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America the poor

by MisterE on 5/19/2008 9:44:35 AM

This post was originally a response to a comment from BooMac on my post about the gay marriage ban in California. Somehow, its more about capitalism than gay marriage. Anywho... MisterE, always interesting to read your opinions. It is unfortunate that you see this country didvided into the haves an... Continue »

Economic Reality

by David Oatney on 3/11/2008 4:01:48 PM

Rarely do I disagree with the great Bill Hobbs, but I must part ways with him over the economic reality in Tennessee and the country: Take a look around you. Most people have not lost their homes or their jobs. Most businesses are still open, still doing business. Yes, there are problems - high fuel... Continue »

Who Got the Conservative Vote?

by David Oatney on 2/11/2008 1:13:34 PM

The Tennessean did a story about how some Tennessee Republicans are not the least bit happy with the prospect of John McCain as the GOP nominee: Republicans like Nancy French, a Maury County resident who has been preaching the gospel of Romney through her Web site, evangelicalsformitt.org, for the ... Continue »

Getting a Bit Too Giddy

by David Oatney on 1/14/2008 1:34:24 PM

Much ado is being made over national polls that show any of the major Democratic choices defeating any Republican one. Democrats and those sympathetic to them are simply giddy over what they see as a coming easy victory in the fall. I welcome this development of Democrats believing that victory is t... Continue »

Should union dues be mandatory for non-union employees?

by Jillian Garrity on 9/30/2007 9:00:04 PM

This is a tricky question and here's why: - No one should be forced to give up a part of their paycheck to a union that they do not want to belong to - On the other hand, if a non-union employee is reaping the benefits of union negotiated pay increases and benefits then the employee should hav... Continue »

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Springsteen Debuts Tune During NFL Halftime, Announces New Album

by Stereogum on 11/20/2008 8:03:15 AM

Sort of. If you recall, Bruce already did a version of "Working On A Dream" while stumping on the campaign trail in Ohio. This, though, is the first time the studio version was played alongside NFL highlights and made to look like Dire Straits' "Walk Of Life" video. It showed up, in this snippet for... Continue »

Should Dems begin investigations of Bush Admin.?

by Jack Cafferty on 11/20/2008 7:09:29 AM

Congressional Democrats will move forward with investigations of the Bush administration in January. FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: The New York Times reports that congressional Democrats are going to move forward with investigations of the Bush administration even after the president leaves office in ... Continue »

Is General Motors worth saving?

by Jack Cafferty on 11/20/2008 7:09:29 AM

Click the play button to see what Jack and our viewers had to say. FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: As GM goes, so goes the nation...That's the old motto anyway. Financially neither one is looking so good right now. And General Motors, along with Ford and Chrysler, is looking for some help ... Continue »

Fewer Americans see country divided: Why?

by Jack Cafferty on 11/20/2008 7:09:29 AM

(PHOTO CREDIT: GALLUP ORGANIZATION) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: One of the longest, nastiest, most divisive presidential races this country's ever seen is now in the books. A little more than half of us are pretty pleased with the results. The rest of us? Not exactly. But that doesn't mean we're ... Continue »

How has economy changed your holiday plans?

by Jack Cafferty on 11/20/2008 7:09:29 AM

(PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: The shopping malls, department stores and discount retailers are doing all they can to let you know the holidays are almost here. This year, they really need your business. Last month, retail sales suffered the worst monthly drop on record. A... Continue »