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  Protest is a healthy form of political expression, and when it’s grounded in solid principle, it can bring about positive change. Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to the Occupy Wall Street protests. An attitude of general hatred toward the top earners in our society permeates the messages of Occupy protesters. This doesn’t help us for several reasons. … [Read more...] about Occupy Wall Street occupies terrible policy ideas

Last Sunday marked the “one year” point on the countdown to the 2012 presidential election. For some people, that’s exciting; for others, it may be nauseating. We’re in for a year of breaking scandals, boring debates and obnoxious ads. For moderates and independents, it’s a year of figuring out which party is the lesser of our two evils and hoping things work out for the best. … [Read more...] about Independents vote for influence over ideology

Hey folks, it’s that one special time of the year, when everyone’s happy and full of good cheer. The night air gets cold and the sweaters come out, you’d better not cry and you’d better not pout. Macy’s rolls out the yuletide decor, tinsel and holly strung through the store. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care and the jingle of silver bells fills the air. The … [Read more...] about Remember, remember, Thanksgiving and November