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MSNBC, Plumbers and N.O.W.

MSNBC According to the NY Times Media and Advertising section MSNBC is rolling out a new advertising campaign on October 5 proudly touting their liberal political identity. Among the quotes in the article are the following: "has a new tagline that embraces its progressive political identity" "The channel identified itself as "The Place for Politics" - a catchphrase that it will... (posted by Dixie 1 year 233 days ago.)

Should We Legalize Prostitution

For millennia where there have been people, there has been the offering of sex for compensation. Whether the bartered recompense is in money, goods or property, paying for the "pleasure" of sexual gratification is nothing new. There are those that sell their bodies for their next drug fix and those that do it for financial security. It doesn't matter what term you use for the person... (posted by Dixie 1 year 234 days ago.)

Truth In Politics – How Politicians Dress A Pig

Oh for the days when those who aspired to political office were men or women of character who wanted to serve our nation and not find their 15 minutes of fame and leave behind a legacy. Cheers to those politicians whose purpose was to become one of many hands helping this country prosper instead of desiring to become a page in a history book. Today we clamor for truth: truth in advertising, full... (posted by Dixie 1 year 234 days ago.)

Capitalism Is Not The Boogieman

Recently I wrote an article about being proud to be a Republican. Many were kind enough to respond. One person in particular left a comment that needed more of a response than a simple few lines. I'll try to not bore you too much with it. Robert Bregman wrote: "You are right to tell our Iranian friend that all Democrats are not saviors and all Republicans are not evil. But you didn't... (posted by Dixie 1 year 235 days ago.)

What Is Wrong With Being A Nun

Sister Mary Rock sits behind the battered wooden desk: hands folded piously in front of her, head tilted to the side, an incredulous look on her face. Known as a kind, patient and loving Mother Superior, many sat across from her in this very office knowing that when they leave, their burdens will be lessened and their hearts filled with hope. Today the young woman sitting in the overstuffed and... (posted by Dixie 1 year 235 days ago.)

Survivor DC

Watching what keeps happening in our nation's capital, it reminds me of the television show "Survivor". Every other year, we get a cast (politicians) picked by the producers (us) to vie for the title Sole Survivor (the most powerful). Along the way we watch in abhorrent fascination the interaction between the cast. There are the good guys, the clueless, the irritating, the schemers, the liars; those that ride... (posted by Dixie 1 year 236 days ago.)