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• Why we hate taxes (it's not what you think)

  Tue Dec 20, 2011
  • .There should be another category. Government spends excessively and inefficiently. Therefore, the total tax burden is too high.

• Much of Minnesota shuts down over budget impasse

  Fri Jul 1, 2011
  • However, numerous other programs not considered critical will be closed, including the state lottery, the gambling control board and the racing commission.

• Bachmann's husband got $137,000 in Medicaid funds

  Tue Jun 28, 2011
  • While reading this article, it occured to me that Marcus Bachmann is in a damned if you do or don't situation. Had he refused service to Medicaid patients he would have been labelled as rich and uncaring.

• How do you feel about the economy?

  Thu Jun 16, 2011
  • The economy did stop receding, but it has never recovered,

• Wisconsin recall could hint at 2012 races

  Wed Jun 8, 2011
  • The Democrats need to be prudent with their posturing.

• Edwards pleads not guilty to felony charges in NC

  Thu Jun 2, 2011
  • Edwards can prove his position beyond question. All he has to do is provide documentation that he paid income tax on the $925,000 in gifts. His mistress should be preparing to do the same.  

• Senate blocks bill repealing $2 billion in oil tax breaks

  Tue May 17, 2011
  • Well lets see. Both Republicans and Democrats believe that increased domestic production of petroleum is in the best interests of this country. The percieved benefits include increased market competition against foreign suppliers, employment, and tax revenue.

• Schwarzenegger: I fathered a secret child

  Tue May 17, 2011
  • Come on Arnie. Just because you married into the Kennedy clan doesn't authorize you to conduct yourself like one.

• Obama way ahead of Republicans for 2012 election

  Wed May 11, 2011
  • Just tell me who won the election after the votes are counted. Interim polls are of no value.

• Volunteers: Peace Corps insensitive to rapes

  Wed May 11, 2011
  • Time for a R.O.I evaluation of this government exercise. Has there been any measurable contribution to peace? If not, this appears to be another well intended initiative that has not functioned as intended and has created incremental problems that are not being addressed.