Politics – A necessary evil
Many, maybe even MOST, Americans say they have no interest in politics.
After all, it’s a dirty business and we’re all busy living our lives and taking care of business.
Yet, all Americans 18 and over should VOTE, and voting responsibly means getting a little dirty understanding politics and what politicians have in mind for your future and present life.
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Republicans Touting Freedom of Speech is a Red Herring
Public health experts worldwide have offered explicit warnings against large public gatherings, especially indoors. In those environments, the same experts insist upon two basic mitigation measures; as much distance as possible between people and wearing decently fitted masks covering the mouth and nose. A well attended rally at an indoor venue would obviously make social…
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Arizona Teacher: I’ll Believe It When I See It
The following is is the view of a teacher in Arizona with 15+ years of experience, one who has worked in multiple capacities in the Cave Creek Unified School District. The following are his words regarding the recent proposal from Governor Ducey in the face of the #RedForEd movement for more realistic salaries in Arizona…
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Debbie Lesko an Education Supporter? Not so much.
Republican Debbie Lesko is running to replace her friend, disgraced US Representative Trent Franks, in the House of Representatives in an April 24 special election. Lesko enjoys the luxury of an extremely conservative District 8 that voted for the current president by a 21 point margin. Lesko’s Moderate Democrat Opponent Her opponent, Dr. Hiral Tipirneni…
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Signs of Corruption – Arizona’s 8th District
The Debbie Lesko FEC investigation explained People are sick and tired of corruption, real and perceived, in Washington and local politics. Lesko Background Debbie Lesko is a politician running for congress from Arizona’s 8th district in a special election to replace Trent Franks. Her campaign is currently under investigation by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for an allegedly…
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Obamacare Lesson Coming in Minnesota
Minnesota is preparing a state plan to deliver health insurance premium assistance to citizens adversely effected by premium spikes for 2017 ACA plans. This is a good thing, a response to a real problem that may impact 120,000 Minnesotans. If one is astute and wants to actually do the work necessary to read the actual…
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Watch Out Old Folks – Your Health Care is in Jeopardy
The people have spoken and close to a majority of voters in the United States voted to see the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”, “Obamacare”) health care solution repealed and replaced the day Donald Trump is sworn in as President. Only a dolt would believe that’s actually possible given the millions of people that would be adversely…
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The Hidden Dangers of the Northern Border
Cool clickbaity post headline, right? I was going to subtitle it “Build That Wall, Eh?”, but decided against it. Beginning December 1, 2016; visitors to Canada from Mexico will be able to enter without a visa. Instead, the only requirement will be an “Electronic Travel Authorization” (eTA), which can be applied for online here. The…
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Trump Mocks Physical Disability
Standing in front of a North Carolina audience on November 24, 2015, Donald Trump mocked a reporter with a physical disability. He has now repeatedly denied mocking him, knowing him, meeting him.