I don't know how others out there are feeling but I think I am going to have to go in political "time out".  The inundation of he said/he said has taken its toll.  Terms like neo-con, fascist, and leftie have lost all meaning.  I need a break! I have felt a responsibility to educate myself on the political issues at hand and learn as much as possible about the candidates.  I feel I am learning nothing except possibly media bias at this point.  I think I am going to go...

Isn't getting drugs from Canada actually outsourcing US pharmaceutical jobs?

I recieved this in an email from a dear friend.  I already checked it out on snopes.com so I figured I would share it.  It articulates, from a well experienced military member, the character deficiency that I loathe in Senator Kerry.  I cringe every time I hear someone say that Kerry was brave for giving his Senate testimony when he returned from the war. Here you go: Bring it on, John > by Oliver North > > August 27, 2004 > > "Of course, the president ...

I am sickened by the thought of so very many uneducated dolts deciding who will run my country.  You have to take a test in order to drive a car.  Why not have a test in order to vote?  I propose we come up with a basic knowledge requirement to be passed in order to cast a vote. I don't think an IQ test would be the way to go.  I am just asking that citizens be required to do their homework when it comes to deciding who will have control of such a powerful position.  ...

The left seems to respond to the word "Halliburton" like my mother-in-law responds to the word "fart" (it is what she considers the "f" word).  I ask this, what other establishment could and would do Halliburton's job?  I am not defending overcharges or any other conduct.  I am simply curious as to what the options would be. I often wonder how many people howling "Halliburton this or Halliburton that" even know what Halliburton does.  I also think you have to be out of you...

During a card playing get together with some neighbor friends this weekend a couple of heated political discussions got going.  One thing that one of the teachers (pro-Kerry thanks to No Child Left Behind) said really irked me and I wanted to hear the insider perspective.  The topic was who the military wants as Commander and Chief.  She said our military wants Kerry and many others said Bush.  She said that polls only show Bush in favor with the military because our soldiers...

I recieved an email today and couldn't find anything on Urban Legends regarding this so I am hoping someone out there might know.  The email warned that if Kerry is elected we will have to pay for secret service ....um, service at all of Kerry's homes (that would be 5) for the rest of his life.  Is this true? I was aware that Presidents have secret service agents with them at all times and that they are protected by them for the remainder of their life but I didn't know that they we...

I can't say what happens everywhere but I will share what I have observed here in suburban Detroit.  I do a lot of driving around due to the fact that I have two young boys.  I see a lot of bumper stickers during my local taxiing.  My observations are as follows: I see Kerry/Edwards signs mostly on tiny beatup foreign cars.  I see Bush/Cheney signs on American vehicles (mostly SUVs and trucks) and the only hybrid I have seen in this area has a W in '04 magnet on it....

I remember hearing the other day one reporter (can't remember who) commenting that Kerry's testimony in the 70s regarding the atrocities committed by soldiers in Vietnam included him speaking with some weird accent he didn't have when they were growing up together and he hasn't had since.  Tonight, I was listening to the TV in the background while Bush and Kerry spoke to crowds wishing Clinton a speedy recovery regarding his heart surgery and heard something I couldn't believe- Kerry uttere...

Why does it seem like we are all so inclined to pick a side and and dig in, defend it and block out anything that comes from "the other side"? It is obviously the case in U.S. politics these days.  You pick a party/candidate and only listen to points coming from their "side".  Everyone denies they do it but most get caught doing exactly that. It isn't just politics though.  If you aren't ready to declare your support of gay marriage then you're a homophobe.  If...

A conversation I had with a friend on Facebook inspired me to write about this subject.  He had joined a movement urging the state of Michigan to ban smoking in businesses including bars and restaurants.  I for one would be ecstatic if everyone stopped smoking altogether but I don't think the government should have that power over businesses. First of all, smoking is legal.  Why should the government be able to tell a business owner that they can't have something legal occurrin...

On another blog taxes were compared to slavery because for some, half of their work goes to the government.  Many voice the opinion that those people have plenty and that money should be given to those who “need” it more.  If it can be judged by others that one person has more than they “need”, shouldn’t the people having their money taken get to judge what is “needed” by those on the receiving end? I say, if you are receiving government money, you get disqualified if any of your ...

If you follow the presidential race you've probably heard about "Joe the Plumber".  His question, Obama's answer and debates I've seen here on JU and in other places have lead me to the conclusion that the class warfare that is going on today leaves people with the sentiment that if you are just starting out on the American Dream then we're behind you but once you've achieved it you become a greedy bastard (unless you are in entertainment).  Work hard, save your money and you will succ...

All of the headlines are about how McCain is now running attack ads.  It is called mudslinging and is looked upon as bad...I guess.  Why is it bad though? I think that the candidates should point to each other's character.  I think who the candidates friends and mentors are is very important.  I'm sick of hearing things like, "He no longer associates with..."  Well, if they ever associated with terrorists, radicals and especially if they got money or a leg up politica...

I know it's hard to do since most people tuned into the VP debate hoping either one or the other would do well or fall on their face.  Most tuned in having plenty of preconceived notions about the nominees.  But if you can put the partisanship and expectations aside, I think you would see the outcome as more of a draw. Neither looked like a fool.  Both misspoke at times but there were no huge gaffes that I have heard of.  But people have plenty of influences in their opini...