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Entries from October 2010

Vietnamese-Americans Back Bobby Schilling in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District Race

October 31st, 2010 · 4 Comments

When I learned over the weekend that the Free Vietnamese Mutual Association of Quad Cities will support Illinois Republican Bobby Schilling in his bid to unseat liberal Democrat incumbent Phil Hare in the 17th Congressional District race, I was reminded of a story I published Aug. 19. That story focused on the hardships, past and [...]

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Guide Answers Questions for Missouri Voters

October 30th, 2010 · 11 Comments

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to casting votes on the non-candidate issues that appear on your voting ballot.  For Missourians who haven’t taken time to research the non-candidate issues on the ballot, I offer several summaries and recommendations below: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #1 — VOTE YES! A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri [...]

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Americans Dying to Get Hands on Federal Funds

October 29th, 2010 · 13 Comments

First thing this morning, I shared news about Dead People Voting in Missouri; now, thanks to a great U.S. senator from the state of my birth, I bring news about ONE-BILLION TAX DOLLARS SPENT ON DEAD PEOPLE! U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-Okla.) today released an oversight report, “Federal Programs To Die For – American [...]

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New Report Reveals Dead People Voting in Missouri

October 29th, 2010 · 8 Comments

Earlier this week, I shared news that I surmised could derail Robin Carnahan’s U.S. Senate bid.  Today, I share an update from the Missouri Watchdog that was made public Thursday night.  Offered in the form of a question — Dead voters in Missouri? — it should prompt an investigation into the practices of the Democrat [...]

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Kiss Puppies, Freedoms Goodbye with Prop B

October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

When Missourians go to the polls Tuesday, they’ll have the opportunity to VOTE AGAINST PROPOSITION B and, in doing so, take a stand against the radical, job killing, business-killing, animal rights agenda of the Humane Society of the United States.  Below are several videos about the measure: For more information about this measure which, if [...]

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2012 Can’t Come Soon Enough!

October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Though busy working on my books today, I had to share a piece of artwork sent to me by Paul Hollrah, created by a friend of a friend by the name of Susan.  It sums up the feelings of most Americans halfway through the first — and, hopefully, only — term of Barack Obama.

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How Will ObamaCare Impact Future Fitness Trends?

October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

When I read the results of a survey of fitness trends released today by the American College of Sports Medicine, I couldn’t help but think about how the recent government takeover of the nation’s health care system might affect future fitness trends.  Take a look at the Top Ten fitness trends, then leave a comment [...]

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