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A million blog page views! Some items from the weekend

A million blog page views!I started this blog in October of 2008, frustrated by where the country was going. I’m beyond frustrated now, but resigned. A friend told me then there were seven million...

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Today's items of interest

Busybody Politics. By Thomas Sowell http://townhall.com/columnists/thomassowell/2013/08/06/busybody-politics-n1656527?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nlExcerpt: It is hard to...

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Why Are Our Youth So Negative?

Why Are Our Youth So Negative?Colonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret)Those individuals between 18 and 29 years old do not have much confidence in this great country if one believes the polls. They fear for...

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Todays interesting items

Guest Post: Why are our youth so negativehttp://tartanmarine.blogspot.com/2013/08/why-are-our-youth-so-negative.htmlStunning Results from California. By John...

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Today's Political Incoming

A Soldier May Not Criticize Our Commandant. By Andy Weddingtonhttp://acoloneloftruth.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-soldier-may-not-criticize-our.htmlExcerpt: Sorry, General Pershing, they were not the same...

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Your weekend reading

A few offerings for the weekend. I’ll be off line as usual lately. A friend on the Pulmonary Fibrosis support group listserv just asked to be taken off the political mailing list, as she is entering...

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Sometimes I supported President Obama

Sometimes I supported President ObamaRobert A. HallA shorter version of this essay appeared on American Thinkerhttp://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/08/supporting_president_obama.htmlNot long ago, I...

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Ramadan Scorecare for 2013

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Some political items from the weeend

Interesting items that came in over the weekend while I was off-line. ~BobRamadan Scorecard for 2013http://tartanmarine.blogspot.com/2013/08/ramadan-scorecare-for-2013.htmlAttacks Around Baghdad Kill...

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A few political items for today

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. - A Call To Rewire Haywire America. By Andy Weddingtonhttp://acoloneloftruth.blogspot.com/2013/08/dr-benjamin-s-carson-sr-call-to-rewire.htmlExcerpt: America's collective...

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Today's offerings

G-Mail: No call from the governorMy reprieve on the new, user-hostile G-Mail compose window has apparently expired, and I’m forced to use it. I loath Gmail more every time I send a message now. Screws...

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Interesting items today

Comments on “A National Conversation on Race” on American Thinkerhttp://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/08/a_national_conversation_on_race_comments.html#disqus_threadYou have to log in. Free...

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Updated: A Reading List for the Educated Voter (And those who wish to be)

Updated: A Reading List for the Educated Voter (And those who wish to be)Hon. Robert A. HallI’ve updated this list. I believe you can find and read about all these books on Amazon.comApplied Economics:...

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For your weekend reading

Some items of interest for your weekend reading. I’ll be offline for time with the granddaughter. ~BobUpdated: A Reading List for the Educated Voter (And those who wish to...

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A National Conversation on Race

A National Conversation on RaceRobert A. HallPublished on American Thinkerhttp://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/08/a_national_conversation_on_race.htmlProgressives keep saying that we “need a...

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Guest Post: When Is A Law Not A Law?

When Is A Law Not A Law?Colonel Donald J. Myers USMC (Ret)There are numerous organizations throughout the country that pass laws for their various jurisdictions such as congress for the country, state...

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The weekend's offerings

Thank to everyone who sent these items of interest over the weekend while I was spending time with my bride and my granddaughter. ~BobNew review on AmazonInformed, honest, witty. By Alison BucklinThe...

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Today's collection of goodies

May be off-line Wednesday. Marines threatening to come to town. ~BobReality Versus Mirages in Egypt. By Thomas...

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Time for a few items today

My Marine buddies, Bill and Kerry, came to town, admired the scenery, refought the Vietnam war, solved several of the world’s problems and assisted brewery workers. They are now back on the road, so...

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Today's Political Offerings

Valley of Death: The Tragedy at Dien Bien Phu That Led America into the Vietnam War Hardcover by Ted...

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