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No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Every year, we get the same paperwork from the school system prodding us to sign up for free and reduced meals.  Nowadays, we don't qualify.  Even back when my daughter was just entering school and we could qualify, we didn't take it.  My wife and I caught hell from a couple of school 'officials' over the years because of our stance on the issue...
Strict Rules For Congress?  Why Not!
Strict Rules For Congress? Why Not!
Strict Rules For Congress? Why Not!
I originally published this article back in February.  Given the state of affairs in Washington and a recent poll that shows that 46% of us think all congressmen are corrupt, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit the ideas set forth...
America Spying On America Or Necessary Vigilance?
America Spying On America Or Necessary Vigilance?
America Spying On America Or Necessary Vigilance?
The Department of Homeland Security launched a program called "If you see something, say something" a while back.  The idea being, if you see something that looks suspicious, call the cops, the sheriff, somebody, anybody, and report what you've seen...
Debt Is Sinking America
Debt Is Sinking America
Debt Is Sinking America
Recent polls show the average American household is carrying around $15,000 in credit card debt.  Why?  Because for over 50 years, we've lived in the world of 'I gotta have it now!'  Let's face it, we are spoiled.  The poorest among us is still richer than seventy percent of the rest of the world...
Is It Really Anyone’s Business What You Eat?
Is It Really Anyone’s Business What You Eat?
Is It Really Anyone’s Business What You Eat?
Health Dept. workers in New York are about to move into new digs in Queens.  Along with their marching orders, they've been given a list of new guidelines on what they can and cannot eat at work.  Who says communism isn't alive and well in America...