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For 1nce.


For lnce could opinion writers get as many facts as there are available on a  topic? America has freedom of the press which means almost anything can be published according to the standards of the publishing media. Often there are some published items that verge on and in fact are lies or variations of the truth to the extent of being untrue. I have been paying close attention to the upcoming electioneering for 2016 elections and many writings and speeches center on the ACA (Obamacare). In spite of the ongoing improvement and success of the program many believe there are two programs, one is Obamacare which they hate due to the initial trashing and dissemination of incorrect information, then the ACA (Affordable Care Act) which they like. There are many on the Dupublican side who want to trash the ACA and put in something they say is or will be better. This better system has yet to be written or even spoken so if the current system reasonably working system is trashed what will participants be left with? If these anti ACA people in Congress really want to have something better  they should have participated in the initial proposal when the opportunity was there for them. It appears that Congress is too busy doing little more than grandstanding for the media to actually do their job such as reading proposed legislature and tweaking it as their better serving predecessors did. These current seat fillers have followers who believe what they spout because they are die hard party followers for reasons of their own (or perhaps they cannot change) and I believe they are against the idea that a man darker than them should  occupy the White House in a capacity above servant. If the Dupublican party succeeds in gaining the Presidency , let us hope the man (or Woman?) they select has integrity along with a dose of common sense. If this becomes the case I am sure the current anti Obama (and coincidently anti Dark and Female)  will be upset then too. For 1nce let us all understand that this is modern America and still the country that has more freedoms than many and the ability to protect the people even if we are not thrilled with the way it is done. Where else can you voice an opinion about what the government does and not go to jail for life or just disappear? For lnce,  embrace the variety of America and be American, vote when its time, read for yourself and do not fall into the media ‘s “listen to me” black hole.

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Minstrels Redux


Nick Cannon, the comedian entrepreneur is donning white face for his new act. After reading the comments I realized that many of us are  Racist and under or uninformed. For many years Black folks were minstrels and then white folks took that over as their own while making fun at Black folks as they hung from trees. It is ironic that some comments on his website were negative instead of viewing the article as entertainment information. I guess we still have a long way to go as far as Race in this country and much of the known world. Europe in some respects has ben well ahead of the U.S. but still has it virulent pockets of Racism. I believe when we all take a step back and look back, we will realize that the only real differences among us all is primarily skin color and all other differences are the normal ones that occur regionally.

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The Case For Censorship


Recently and much earlier, I noticed that some people have taken Facebook as a tell all for their lives rather than  social media for reasonable contact and expression. Is it reasonable for a person to post their most personal thought and feeling on social media when it involves their jobs and close relations? While most rational people would only disclose some of these thoughts to close friends and relatives, some post EVERYTHING!  Facebook has created a group of people who have what was previously known as “phone Cojones”. This is a state where people while on a call with someone is emboldened by the non face to face contact. This same type of empowerment exists on Facebook and in the comment section of many blogs. It creates a group of  folks who make nasty and inappropriate comments up to and including Racial insults.   It is unfortunate that the advent of social media has brought out the worst in some of us along with the best in most. For those without the ability to be civil and rational, I would suggest a perusal of a dictionary  and a book of etiquette before posting comments , opinions and rebuttals on social media. Bear in mind Facebook et al are all SOCIAL MEDIA!, by being social media everything you post is in the public and your family, friends and employers can and often see your postings. This will probably not be read by anyone who has posted such content but for the rest of us, remember they walk among us.

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Politics


We are bombarded by ads and buzzwords for and against candidates running for office yet we continually overlook the fact that millions are spent to get our attention and votes. If it takes millions to get these votes and attention how much will it take to correct the problems that currently exist? We are already saddled with ineffective lawmakers who we have elected time after time based on the amount of air time they get and we have paid for  one way or another. We have openly supported the idea of term limits but fail to push the issue by voting for newcomers instead of the firmly entrenched seat fillers. This is not to say that all long termers and newcomers are bad or good but as voters and taxpayers we need to send the message that we want better government. Voting is the way to do it. We will make mistakes but we will have the opportunity to correct it in the next election. One the first things to do is eliminate the declaration of party in the primary, this will eliminate the party’s ability to identify potential votes. Our votes are supposed to be anonymous but this declaration limits our ability to vote across party lines and thereby negates that anonymity. I realize it is hard to have all voters on the same page on all issues but voting privacy is important to begin the process of “upgrading” our representation. A letter cost 50 cents, email 0 cents and a phone (what ever it costs), these forms of communication are the means to get better government. If we really want better government then we need to demand it!
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Causes


Guilt and fear are the result of deceit and lies. Modern times have given us more access to deceit and lies than the past. These “tools” have  been the staple in many countries including our own (slavery). If there was only trust and bravery  where would we be? Would we be enjoying safe renewable energy, a promised chicken in every pot? Maybe no Crusades, no WWI-WWII, no Korean conflict, no Vietnam and the follow ups, No Mau Mau, No SDS and on and on. It takes just one person to sow these seeds of discontent by taking  reasonability out of the argument just to have “their ideology” take the forefront. These usurpers of the common good have created chaos and mayhem on the scale of a Vesuvius eruption and have met with no more punishment than a quick (and merciful?) death.    As reasonable people and I believe most of us are, we have to ignore what appears obvious and look behind the curtain Deceit and lies. Until we question all accounts aired and read we will continue to be slaves of manipulative factions that have brought to the brink many times and hindered progress towards a real modern world of peace.

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WTF!!


Ok, what is up with this? This is similar to the long ago German sweep of “non Aryans” and “undesirables” (even considering the strange proclivities of the Reich’s hierarchy. Is this the same as the Lunch counter sit ins? maybe. To determine who is gay what will be required? ID cards, certain clothing or some other Identifying item or marks? This is probably one of most ridiculous things I have ever  heard. As I understand it, the supporters of this law are protecting their religious rights so let” he who is without sin cast the first stone”! This a poor business model to say the least as ALL money is green and spends the same anywhere.

Jo Beaudry holds up a sign as she joins nearly 250 gay rights supporters protesting SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. (AP)

Jo Beaudry holds up a sign as she joins nearly 250 gay rights supporters protesting SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. (AP)

Arizona’s Push For Legal Discrimination Against Gays

Arizona, on the cusp of a law allowing businesses to refuse to serve gays. We’ll dive in.

Jo Beaudry holds up a sign as she joins nearly 250 gay rights supporters protesting SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. (AP)
Jo Beaudry holds up a sign as she joins nearly 250 gay rights supporters protesting SB1062 at the Arizona Capitol, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. The protesters gathered demanding Gov. Jan Brewer veto legislation that would allow business owners to refuse to serve gays by citing their religious beliefs. (AP)

A bunch of states are now considering – and Arizona’s state legislature has now passed – law that would allow businesses, individuals, to discriminate against gay customers on religious grounds. Deny them service. Ohio, Mississippi, Idaho, South Dakota, Tennessee and Oklahoma have all seen similar legislation introduced. But Arizona – where it all hinges now on Gov. Jan Brewer’s signature or veto – is out front. Supporters say it’s about religious liberty. Critics say its carte blanche for straight up discrimination. This hour On Point: gay rights, religious liberty and the law in Arizona.

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Does Anyone Get IT?


Does anyone get the idea that we have a non viable Congress? Does anyone see the upcoming elections as another opportunity for the super rich to get a hold on the Government? We have had more than 15 plus years of influence over Government by super pacs, custom made non profits and other ancillary groups and to no good end. The only way to avoid a Government takeover by radical groups whose sole aim is do what is best for them is to vote against retention of long time servers and ultra radical new comers. We all must do our due diligence in selecting our representatives. Be wary of the “debates” and sound bites that serve only to get your attention for some actually vague issue that is unrelated to the facts but serve as precursors to the lie that follows. Remember that a known WWII tactic of telling a lie long enough so it seems like the truth-this is what caused the death of millions during that time.

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