I feel Ralph Nader could have been a much better President than either Barack Obama or John McCain who were the two major party candidates in the 2008 presidential election.
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I remember watching women struggle to walk in high-heeled shoes. I remember women talking about how their feet hurt at the end of the day after wearing high-heels for several hours.
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With many states experiencing budget problems, there are calls for expanding legalized gambling as a way to generate more revenue.
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Why did Penn State fire its football coach, Joe Paterno? Based on the information released to the public and reported by numerous media outlets, it seems an overreaction to fire Paterno. Today the Washington Post* published on its website an interview it says was conducted …
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One reason homosexuals seek to be legally married is so that they can get benefits normally allowed only to married couples. But do they really need all such benefits? A primary reason that employers and governments provide family benefits to married couples is to ensu …
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I love taking nature hikes. And walking in a botanical garden is one way to see a very diverse assortment of beautiful plants. I feel fortunate to be able to do so without leaving the city or area I live in.
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Some view gambling as fun entertainment and an easy way to make money. I strongly disagree. I dislike even small bets for fun.
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The objects of football are scoring points and preventing the opposing team from scoring.
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A flat federal income tax would enjoy the advantage of being simple. But to generate the same amount of revenue as the current system, it would likely produce a big disadvantage for the majority of citizens.
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When written in the customary U.S. shorthand, today’s date is 11-11-11. Even one unnecessary death or injury due to war is one too many. Veterans Day 2011 is today, November 11, 2011.
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I love Thanksgiving! I am blessed immeasurably! Every day truly ought to be a Thanksgiving Day for me.
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The horrible tragedy on September 11, 2001 may be remembered as long as human civilization exists.
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The words to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America are a bit controversial. Some want the phrase “under God” removed.
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I urge persons to take a little time this Memorial Day holiday to remember those who died in wars fighting for the “enemy.” It’s wonderful to set aside some time on at least one day each year as a memorial to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for &ldqu …
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The key to making this world a better place is for everyone to seek to always do the right thing.
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Even for persons who are not Christians, the new growth of spring and the symbolism of Easter provide a wonderful opportunity (or excuse) to make a renewed commitment to reform their lives.
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You probably know that planting trees can improve our environment dramatically. Tree planting can also be fun – even for an inexperienced amateur!
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The Final Four® is set for the 2011 NCAA Tournament in men's Division I college basketball. March Madness® truly seems like March Madness® with none of the four #1 seeds nor any of the four #2 seeds making the Final Four®!
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Some politicians are calling for President Obama to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to deal with rising oil prices. And he is considering it according to various news sources, including a New York Times article titled “Obama Considers Tapping Oil Reserve1.”
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Selection Sunday, the day in March that the teams competing in the NCAA men’s Division I college basketball tournament are announced, is a sports highlight of the year for me. This year Selection Sunday is March 13th.
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Gradually raising the gasoline tax in the United States substantially can help reduce oil consumption and dependence on foreign oil producers, reduce air pollution, and if persons walk and bicycle more might improve our physical health through the increased exercise.
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Unemployment benefits are wonderful. They help persons temporarily out of work meet basic living expenses.
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I love Christmas! People seem to be in especially good spirits during this holiday season. We seem to smile more and be more friendly.
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When I worked for Lexington, KY's main P.O. sorting facility in the mid1980s, we dressed casually. But a group in dress clothes came in sometimes and walked in circles around the facility.
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Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs judgment and contributes to a huge number of automobile accidents, other types of accidents, diseases, and violence.
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The Israeli military says a drone that can fly as far as Iran has crashed in central Israel on a routine experimental flight.
A group of eight friends in China have met annually since 1977 for a group photo.
"A . . . cat had to be rescued after trapping its leg in its own collar."
This cat is either truly brave or has a very poor sense of self-preservation. While hanging around with a Louisiana swamp tour, hoping to score some free chicken, this ballsy tabby decides to annoy an alligator away from its quarry. The best part is, it actually works.
Syrian rebels control some suburbs of Damascus, Syria and are apparently growing in power. The reporter of this BBC article says " "Everyone I have spoken to here believes the worst days still lie ahead."
Thanks for the invite to your site. Do look forward to the interaction here.
James,
Thanks for the friend request. I read Dick Gregory's Cookin' with mother nature, for folks who like to eat, in 1976 and dropped red meat, dairy and eggs. Prior to that, I read Ghandi's biography and was haunted by his reference to meat as decaying animal flesh... the truth of that statement was measured against Peter's dream and God's instruction giving man dominion over the animals.
I hope to meet on the posts and learn more. My son was a vegan for 12 years and measured vitamins and other nutrients but eats animal porotiens now that a dentist sternly lectured him and his daughter was born.
Merry Christmas
OC
Hi, James, Many thanks for the friends invite. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
James, I want to send some of my articles to my friends but I'm not certain I know how. Can you help me with that? judi fermanich
Hi. I'm a Catholic. Feels like I've come home after a long stay away. I will try to be honest in my comments and for the most part, I wont be petty. I am very outspoken and the years have made me more so. I look forward to reading some of your comments through the vine.
Jameseg, Thanks for reading my story,I guess I'm the first to comment on your blog. I'm fairly new to the vine! Thanks for the tips and future tips! But we both now that bad and evil news travels faster than the good!
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