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Poll Shows Military Supports the War

Interesting that those that are more directly involved and affected support the President and the war in Iraq.


FDR’s Christmas Message – 1944

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered this Christmas message to the American people 60 years ago Christmas Eve. I find this message significant and important for two reasons:  First, today as then, American service men and women are engaged in a global war and the words are most fitting.  Secondly, I find it interesting the many, [...]


More on Rumsfeld

Just how unarmored was that National Guard unit Rumsfeld was questioned about?  Who is behind the complaints of Rumsfeld not signing condolence letters?


Anonymous Woman, Son Pick Up Tab For K-Mart Shoppers

A nice Christmas story.


WWII shipbuilders worked for free on Christmas

Certainly a different time and a different war, but one has to wonder if in this day and age people would be willing to do this. 


Reporter planted questions asked of Rumsfeld

A few of my liberal friends seem to have missed this little tidbit about the questions from the National Guardsman of Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld.  I suppose there are some who might not have a problem with this but I do. 


Where does your tax money go?

How about some of these winners:  mariachi music classes, a bath house, a parking lot, soybean rust research and more.  Check out some of these winners in the latest federal budget.  No wonder it weighs 15 pounds, is 3320 pages and 14 inches tall.


FTC Proposes Allowing More Telemarketing

The FTC is considering allowing a loophole in the Federal Do Not Call Registry.  Why does the government have to screw up one of the few good things it has done?  Read for more info.  In the article is a link you can follow to send your comments – let the government know!


Outcry keeps “Christmas” lit up

One battle won, one to go.  The Denver mayor backpedals and keeps the "Merry Christmas" sign.  Looks like the parade battle though is lost – for now. 


Letter to the Editor – Parade Flap

I submitted this letter to editors of the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News today in response to the recent develops about the Christmas display in Denver and the Parade of Lights.


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