So the biggest dream of any of these nut job Tea Party folks is a flat tax, of about 15%. That's the number I see most often as being a "fair" tax.  So this idea is that everyone, no matter what they make (except those below the poverty line I assume)… Read full post »

SO... Apparently Barack Obama wants to destroy America. He wants to kill people, destroy jobs, deny grandma medical care and give a nice big bear hug to illegal immigrants. He wants to weaken Americas defences and treat terrorists dare I say it, like human beings... And My one questions is to… Read full post »

America, the United States of America has two main Documents, which have and will influence history. The Declaration of Independance, and the Constitution (and Bill of Rights). The Declaration of Independance is the basis for our founding. The Constitution is our means of governing. It is my opinion… Read full post »

I have written at length numerous times on the topic of gay marriage. It is a topic in which I cannot see why there is such a divide. The fact is that LGBT people are second class citizens in today’s modern society. They are treated as… Read full post »

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KLM) is to be put on trial with a few others in a Federal court in New York City.  While on trial he will be housed in a prison on Manhattan Island, the Heart of New York City. A city of over 8… Read full post »

The American people, as a whole. American society as a whole. Has but one phobia. It is the fear of education. The American people are scared of people with a degree from Harvard or Yale. They are turned off by people who have gone to school… Read full post »

The United States is a representative Democracy. This means we vote for people to make laws and the like for us. Represent us. We are lucky to be this way given our horrible use of true democracy via ballot initiatives and the like. Illustrated especially by the American peoples… Read full post »

I will try to think of all the hot button issues I can/all the issues I feel are important and give you a taste of my thoughts on them. If you want a more in-depth position just ask and ill try my best to give it.

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I like to think of Liberal ideas like a nice Black Headline on the front page of the New York Times. I think about Conservative ideas like the cover of People magazine... all bright shiny and probably not true. Take for example the debate on "death panels". The phrase in itself… Read full post »

Gay Marriage is the only solution. The 14th amendment explicitly states "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny… Read full post »

This is a simple post. I am simply going to list landmark cases of Judical activism.

Brown v. Board of Ed- Desegregated American Schools.

Miranda v. Arizona- Gave a suspect a right to be informed of their rights.

Marbury v. Madison- Established the Judicial Review powers of the Supreme Court.

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The governments discriminatory, unhelpful, useless, groundless, and horrific policy of don’t ask don't tell for the Military is both wrong and unconstitutional. While I believe it is unconstitutional for the simple fact that it is discriminatory towards a minority and takes away the right of a… Read full post »

I am annoyed by the right wing hell raising over Justice Sotomayor. I am also aggravated by the double standard that exists in our Nations appointment of Judges. President Bush appointed to this Nations' Highest Court two individuals who would probably hope to install a king… Read full post »

I am disgusted with the actions of both the Supreme Leader of Iran and those of his government. I am angered by their lack of rights such as freedom of speech and assembly and even more so by their lack of respect of even the most… Read full post »

The Supreme Leader of Iran has threatened bloodshed if the protests following the "re-election" of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad He has said that those responsible will be the protesters and those they support. How, why are these innocent people simply expressing their beliefs responsible if they are shot, att… Read full post »

I am annoyed by the US foreign policy of the past half century. We call ourselves a beacon of democracy and claim to inspire the world. We have stated on numerous occasions including but not limited to the Atlantic Charter, that Nations have a right to choose their own government. But… Read full post »

You who support the violence against abortion providers. You are NO BETTER than those you are killing. You are killing innocent human beings performing legally protected activity. I repeat those who are glad this man was killed you are no better then any abortion providers because 1, you killed a liv… Read full post »

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In my history class we watch a documentary about the Vietnam War and it made me think about the cost of war and how it is portrayed. I saw images of firefights, bombings, and ambushes. And then I try to remember what I’ve seen relating to… Read full post »

As much as I am disappointed with the California State Supreme Court and their ruling today in favor of the oppression of the few by the many.  I am more annoyed... no enraged with those bigoted individuals who voted for and supported a petition to deny… Read full post »

I was watching the 11 o'clock News in my home state of NJ (New York Media Market) and on comes an ad for the National Orginazation For Marriage (Yes the orginization the world famous Ms. California is Spkeswomen for). I am surprised two things 1.) by the airing of this ad… Read full post »

What is incomprehensible to me is that our nation has banned switch blades and other forms of knives because they can be easily consealed and is very dangerous.  Yet we can't ban handguns/assault rifles because they are not nearly as dangerous. Like honestly what the fuck. People are for banning… Read full post »

Gay Marriage is the only solution. The 14th amendment explicitly states "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny… Read full post »

Many people in this country are blind to the bigotry going on in this country. This bigotry is public and those who practice are rarly given dirty looks as most other bigots are. This bigotry has the backing of one of thecatholic church which has influence on more then an 1/8… Read full post »

America is stupid. Almost every month now we hear a story about mass murder via gun violence, everyday more people are shot. We as a nation grive whenever this happens. Yet what meaningful steps have we done to stop it. Just today there are three horriffic stories of gun violence... http://www.nytime… Read full post »