Drug Testing for Welfare? No!

Drug Testing for Welfare? No!

After I wake-up, make the coffee and get to work the morning usually starts out with me sitting down at the computer and looking at the news. Recently, for the past year or so, this routine has also included logging into Facebook. This is a great way for me to stay in touch with old [...]

USA Marijuana for Profit.

USA Marijuana for Profit.

It is obvious to many people that our nation is undergoing a change and we are trying to do so at a time of unparalleled debt. This can be a tricky thing to do. How can one manage the budget, fight multiple wars and have socially progressive programs? This seems like a recipe for disaster, [...]

Budgetary Insanity

Budgetary Insanity

The big speech was a few nights ago and Obama did a great job. He certainly brought a different tone with him as he delivered a stirring, informal and commanding address. Obama needed to make some points about his predecessor (Bush), about the direction of our country and about the opposition he is facing from [...]

Tea Party Fear and Hate.

Tea Party Fear and Hate.

Everyday I get more and more befuddled by the mess that we call the news. I am shocked to see so many people attack science, intellectualism and education. I am shocked to see so many people cling to pre-modern beliefs that are bad ideas. I am not talking about beliefs such as religion or morality; [...]

Disastrous decision for democracy

Disastrous decision for democracy

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced a disastrous rollback of campaign finance laws. Their 5-4 decision gives corporations free rein to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections.

A stampede

A stampede

Yesterday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend freely in federal elections.

A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

Updated on 1-22-2010 So, I was wrong about a few of those games. I went 2-2 in my predictions, missing the Jets victory over the Chargers and the Saints destruction of the Cardinals defense.

Somewhere In-between

Somewhere In-between

The recent election of Scott Brown to the Senate seat that was held by Ted Kennedy has caused quite a stir among both parties. The Republicans are claiming a victory against Obama and liberal ideologies, while the Democrats are claiming that this has more to do with a poor campaign by Martha Coakley and co. [...]

Scott Brown and Martha Coakley on the issues.

Scott Brown and Martha Coakley on the issues.

Tomorrow on January 19th, 2010 there will be a special election in Massachusetts to decide who will get to hold the senate seat that was held by Sen. Ted Kennedy from 1962 until 2009. The two most prominent candidates are the Republican candidate Scott Brown and the Democrat candidate Martha Coakley.

From CNN: Security concerns cause doctors to leave hospital, quake victims

From CNN: Security concerns cause doctors to leave hospital, quake victims

Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — Earthquake victims, writhing in pain and grasping at life, watched doctors and nurses walk away from a field hospital Friday night after a Belgian medical team evacuated the area, saying it was concerned about security.

Fanatical and Ignorant

Fanatical and Ignorant

The once great MLB pitcher Curt Schilling has been known for his off the cuff remarks and fanatical and ignorant adherence to Republicanism. Schilling has made a number of remarks that can only lead me to believe he does not know what the Republican Party stands for.

US to send up to 10,000 troops to Haiti

US to send up to 10,000 troops to Haiti

It is being widely reported that the US will be sending up to 10,000 troops into Haiti and deployed off the coast of Haiti. With two wars currently being fought and many other operations conducted throughout the globe the US military often gets harsh criticism launched its way. No matter how you view the military, [...]

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China hits back at US over trade and currency

China hits back at US over trade and currency

04 February 2010

China has hit back at the US a day after President Barack Obama promised to take a tougher line with Beijing over currency and trade. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu insisted the value of the Chinese yuan was not the main reason for China’s trade surplus with the US. Join the forum discussion! - (1) [...]

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Romania ‘to host US missile shield’

Romania ‘to host US missile shield’

04 February 2010

Romania has agreed to host missile interceptors as part of a new US defence shield, its president says. President Traian Basescu said the plan was approved by the supreme defence council. It still needs parliamentary approval.

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Drug Testing for Welfare? No!

Drug Testing for Welfare? No!

03 February 2010

After I wake-up, make the coffee and get to work the morning usually starts out with me sitting down at the computer and looking at the news. Recently, for the past year or so, this routine has also included logging into Facebook. This is a great way for me to stay in touch with old [...]

Read the full story

Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, U.S.0 Comments

USA Marijuana for Profit.

USA Marijuana for Profit.

30 January 2010

It is obvious to many people that our nation is undergoing a change and we are trying to do so at a time of unparalleled debt. This can be a tricky thing to do. How can one manage the budget, fight multiple wars and have socially progressive programs? This seems like a recipe for disaster, [...]

Read the full story

Posted in Barack Obama, Brooks Report, Business, Current Events, Featured Articles, Health, Health Care, Obama Administration, Philosophy, U.S.0 Comments

Economy grows for 2nd straight quarter at better-than-expected 5.7 pct rate, best since 2003

Economy grows for 2nd straight quarter at better-than-expected 5.7 pct rate, best since 2003

29 January 2010

WASHINGTON – The economy’s faster-than-expected growth at the end of last year, fueled by companies boosting output to keep stockpiles up, is likely to weaken as consumers keep a lid on spending.

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Posted in Barack Obama, Brooks Report, Obama Administration, U.S.0 Comments

Obama administration announces $6B arms sale package to Taiwan, likely to anger China

Obama administration announces $6B arms sale package to Taiwan, likely to anger China

29 January 2010

WASHINGTON – In a move sure to aggravate China, the Obama administration announced on Friday plans for more than $6 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island the Chinese claim as their own.

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Posted in Brooks Report, China, Current Events, Obama Administration, U.S.0 Comments

Budgetary Insanity

Budgetary Insanity

29 January 2010

The big speech was a few nights ago and Obama did a great job. He certainly brought a different tone with him as he delivered a stirring, informal and commanding address. Obama needed to make some points about his predecessor (Bush), about the direction of our country and about the opposition he is facing from [...]

Read the full story

Posted in Barack Obama, Brooks Report, Bush Administration, Current Events, Featured Articles, Obama Administration, U.S.0 Comments

Tea Party Fear and Hate.

Tea Party Fear and Hate.

27 January 2010

Everyday I get more and more befuddled by the mess that we call the news. I am shocked to see so many people attack science, intellectualism and education. I am shocked to see so many people cling to pre-modern beliefs that are bad ideas. I am not talking about beliefs such as religion or morality; [...]

Read the full story

Posted in Barack Obama, Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Michelle Bachman, Obama Administration, Philosophy, Sarah Palin, U.S.1 Comment

Disastrous decision for democracy

Disastrous decision for democracy

22 January 2010

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced a disastrous rollback of campaign finance laws. Their 5-4 decision gives corporations free rein to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections.

Read the full story

Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Miscellaneous, Obama Administration1 Comment

A stampede

A stampede

22 January 2010

Yesterday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend freely in federal elections.

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Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Miscellaneous, Obama Administration0 Comments

A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

22 January 2010

Updated on 1-22-2010 So, I was wrong about a few of those games. I went 2-2 in my predictions, missing the Jets victory over the Chargers and the Saints destruction of the Cardinals defense.

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Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Minnesota, Sports0 Comments

Happy Day for Big Business

Happy Day for Big Business

21 January 2010

This is not good for anyone. You know those rules that would stop say, the oil industry or big tobacco from giving a billion dollars to a candidate, yea, those no longer apply. Check this out from CNN. Talk about making laws from a bench. This is going to change the way you live your [...]

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Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Obama Administration, U.S.1 Comment

Somewhere In-between

Somewhere In-between

21 January 2010

The recent election of Scott Brown to the Senate seat that was held by Ted Kennedy has caused quite a stir among both parties. The Republicans are claiming a victory against Obama and liberal ideologies, while the Democrats are claiming that this has more to do with a poor campaign by Martha Coakley and co. [...]

Read the full story

Posted in Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Health Care, Howard Dean, Obama Administration, Ted Kennedy, U.S.1 Comment

Scott Brown and Martha Coakley on the issues.

Scott Brown and Martha Coakley on the issues.

18 January 2010

Tomorrow on January 19th, 2010 there will be a special election in Massachusetts to decide who will get to hold the senate seat that was held by Sen. Ted Kennedy from 1962 until 2009. The two most prominent candidates are the Republican candidate Scott Brown and the Democrat candidate Martha Coakley.

Read the full story

Posted in Barack Obama, Brooks Report, Current Events, Featured Articles, Government, Obama Administration, Philosophy, U.S.2 Comments

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