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Obama faces congressional anger about economy
Fri Nov 20, 2009
- would allow the Government Accountability Office to audit all of the Fed's operations, including its decisions on interest rates and its transactions with foreign central banks.
The Wrong Side of History - Nicholas Kristoff New York Times Op-Ed Columnist
Thu Nov 19, 2009
- Social Security would “end the progress of a great country. Define progress. It is better to do something imperfectly, than to do nothing and languish.
Sears narrows 3Q loss on cost-cutting efforts
Thu Nov 19, 2009
- drive less/shop less/ spend less/ shopping habits change/ this is tough for an economy driven by consumer spending
World population projected to reach 7 billion in 2011
Sun Nov 15, 2009
- CL1- thanks for posting. A dilemma as you outline in your comment for sure. Let nature take its course and let all alone, or educate and hope to limit the problems of over population, global warming, agriculture, famine, war, and disease.
World population projected to reach 7 billion in 2011
Sun Nov 15, 2009
- How much money, time, and effort goes into discussions about the starving, persecuted, and high birth rates while others want to promote abortions, birth control and population control.
Our Debt to Italy
Tue Nov 10, 2009
- Eric - thanks for the seed. The USA stands on sand and the waves of power pound away. Good leaders, if there are any, seem totally impotent. as you write.
Pelosi's Government-Run Health Plan Will Require a Monthly Abortion Premium
Thu Nov 5, 2009
- To my understanding, tax monies filter through the system, to agencies that subsidize abortions. If you need an abortion the doctors know how to get services for you. This has been going on and will continue.
Faith Healing Being Snuck Into Health Care Bill -- latimes.com
Tue Nov 3, 2009
- Keep church and state separate. Some human practices must be funded out of personal funds not through Blue Cross. Prayers pay dividends but are free to all. I have never been charged a bill for the prayers I receive.
Depression Linked to Processed food
Mon Nov 2, 2009
- Garbage in...garbage out...we are what we put into our mouths and minds. Humans were not meant for abuse. This is tough when some of the cheapest foods are fast, processed, and high in chemicals. Perhaps in time,..meanwhile...the more we learn as human beings the better life should become.
The Iron Cheer of Empire
Sun Nov 1, 2009
- maybe, maybe not...the themes seem to generalize, the writer pretends to know each individual heart, motives, and worth. Behaviors tell us something, but not every thing and I believe most of the time very little of the most powerful elements of life.

A Nonrational Approach to Health Care Reform

Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:19 AM EDT

Obama's methods for policy formation make me very impatient. However, if he succeeds and his policies bring health to our country I will look back on these last eight months and better appreciate his methods.

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health-care-reform, fear, medicare, truth, trust, congress, obama, death, non-rational-policy-formation

Taxes and the future of America

Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:48 AM EDT

Who should pay less taxes and why? Who should pay more taxes and why? How should these taxes be levied? What kind of tax plan brings the most benefit for the most citizens for a long time into the distant future? What plan would have the broadest appeal and still be successful? …

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politics, usa, taxes, republican, democrat, freedom, sound, fiscal, policy

How To Argue Like a Viner—Political Edition

Mon Jul 6, 2009 4:08 PM EDT

By John Whittet (Clipped by angela593)

The three topics that lead to the most debate are, according to latest popular Newsvine opinion: Politics; Religion; & Sports. Today, we're going to talk about #1, everyone's favorite: Politics.

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politics, satire, debate, argument, conversation

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Where Do You Stand?

Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT

Think about your beliefs concerning these precious American values: order, individualism, liberty, equality, fraternity efficiency, economic growth, and quality. Now, rank these values from most important to least important. You may want to type them out in the order you prefer.

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politics, political, beliefs, poll

A Partisan Morality Play

Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:50 AM EST

Republicans performed predictably over the last twenty days and they play to the fears of Americans who have short memories. Republicans declare themselves the true majority and some fall for the lies.

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politics, republican, democrat, conservative, liberal, politics-as-usual, patronage

I Love the Look on Your Face

Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:06 PM EST

I love the look on your face The way you greet me and say hi A wave Hug I love the way you show appreciation The honesty in your eyes The loud and silly giggles of life I love the look on your face You call my name across the room

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education, teaching, poetry, children, learning, reflection, good-news-wednesday, altruism

Obama Skeptics Welcome

Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:38 PM EST

If we want improvement in our federal government then we must become better followers. Some followers must be incompetent or corrupt, since we allow leaders to lead badly. We follower citizens matter a great deal in the political drama of Washington.

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politics, obama, citizens, policy-formation, partisan-politics

Palin wraps her self in our honored emblem

Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:29 AM EDT

Super Bowl 2004, Janet Jackson's "costume malfunction" made international news; that same half-time show featured the wearing of an American flag by performer Kid Rock. He later removed the flag poncho and hurled it over his head. Section 8d. reads, "

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politics, palin, us-flag, newsweek, election-08

Will a bad presidential/vp pick be your fault?

Sun Sep 7, 2008 7:39 PM EDT

Electing the best leadership team is the task at hand. Our fear of bad leadership is rooted deeply in the past eight years. Fear of the unknown consequences of the wrong choice immobilizes some and nurtures extremism in others.

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politics, transparency, honesty, authenticity, effectiveness, qualifications, election-08

Lead All Students To Success

Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:01 AM EDT

A school leadership position commissions me to use the knowledge, skill, and philosophy I hold, and develop depth and ability in all topics that pertain to school leadership.

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education, diversity, accountability, validity, reliabilty, effectiveness, standards

Motivated intelligent workforce or freedom of choice no matter what

Sun Aug 3, 2008 8:21 AM EDT

Why do people around the world love to live in the USA? Perhaps freedom ranks high in the motivation category. Freedom. After all these years, since 1776 the heart and soul of every American, whether Liberal or Conservative, beats fervently for freedom.

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education, freedom, economic-growth, individualism, school-choice, change

Education and the strength of America

Sat Aug 2, 2008 10:31 AM EDT

Our current presidential race clearly depicts many cultural attitudes in the United States. Our cultural diversity creates chaos and stirs prejudice at every level. I define culture to include race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic status, and political belief.

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politics, prejudice, poverty, freedom, equalizers, taxes, constitution, economy

Mc Cain's Voucher Promise Audience --Who are they?

Fri Aug 1, 2008 9:35 PM EDT

Voucher policy differs from state to state, but essentially, relocates the power to assign students and state funds to schools, removing it from school administrators and gives it to parents.

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politics, vouchers, mc-cain, choice, obama, nclb, equalizers, freedom, competition, data

Charter Schools Offer Viable Alternatives

Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:49 AM EDT

Some educational leaders argue that public school failure is an empty allegation and charter school proponents have inadequate data validating their claims of academic success.

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education, nclb, parent-choice, excellence-in-education, charter-schools

Fears of "black first" Policy Perpetuate Persecution Complex

Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:16 AM EDT

May we rise above the battle that perpetuates fear and prejudice. In the real world there will be a shortage of resources; there will be winners and losers. But let us fight the politics of victimization that pits us one against another.

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politics, opinion, favoritism

Together We Can Accomplish More

Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:17 PM EDT

Some Obama supporters seem to teeter precariously between the rational and irrational. Do we trust that he can stand and deliver? Do we have misgivings? Sure. So, keep listening, talking and writing for we the people must continue to hold Obama accountable for his words.

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politics, opinion

Comments & Feedback

Angela, is that Yoooou in that avatar? What a kind face you have! I like it. I'll change my avatar when health care is settled.

— ElliePhat

Hello angela nice to be your friend. Lots of juicy stories out here to butt heads with others about. See you around.

— Wizeguy

angela,

Pleasure to have you on the Vine. You find some interesting stuff and present it with integrity and grace. I look forward to learning with you.

— ElliePhat

Thank you for the request, looking forward to discuss many issues here on the vine and your contribution

peace be unto you/ Sallam alaykum

— IslamicScholars

Angela,

Please allow me to share with you the following aphorism which is not a poem, but within which each hermetic postulate summarizes the drama of Being. It is one of the few pebbles that I have in my treasure chest. You will have made my day if it finds an echo in your Soul:

Eyes to better blind us.
Ears to better shut our minds to the truth.
And a heart,
That lodestone that shall bring us together.

Karl

— Karl_