This has been one hell of a New Year. The President of the United States and Congress, both elected by the people to represent them, appear to be destined to throw the economy back into a recession because of their partisan differences. The Republicans have their back to the wall, claiming they are representing their constituents which for all practical purposes are the 2% of the population who control the wealth and Corporate America

February 27, 2013 ·

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The future of our nation is at stake. We can begin buying American made products again and rise again as a world power with the industrial and ethical capabilities to fulfill our mission as the foremost democracy in the world well into the 21st Century, or, we can adopt the "Wal-Mart way" where patriotism and human beings don't count - it's always about the best price - always.

February 22, 2013 ·

Wal-Mart and China

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I'd like to thank the loyal readership that we have and in spite of all that occurred this year, we still managed to receive over a million page views - and no, that does not include bots and other "not viewed traffic." For the first time I am releasing some of our statistics and please note that this has been an off-year for Mitch and I and it hasn't quit pummeling both of us with issues and problems, many of which are experienced by the general public as we witness a Congress that is dead-locked by domestic terrorists that I and even some of our Congress are labeling as "Economic Terrorists." I believe it was us whom first branded these traitor's as Economic Terrorists, however, I could be wrong but have attempted to hammer this concept into the body politic and to anyone who has read the numerous articles I have written on that subject as referenced by the link highlighted in red. If you haven't read those essays/editorials I urge you to take the time to understand why some of our Congressional Democrats have now begun to raise the alarm for what was once only whispered about in Washington and I commend those who are now beginning to speak truth-to power. Cowering in fear of GOP obstructionism will bring disaster upon this nation of unimaginable magnitude and if our Congress and Presidency do not classify and use the Rule of Law on these Domestic Terrorists with the same vigor that they have wrought upon International Terrorists I believe they should be branded as complicit themselves and treated in the same manner.

December 28, 2012 ·

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Romney’s get tough on China is BS and he knows it, he’s merely pandering to a clueless electorate. Most anyone with a basic understanding of the global economy, currency exchange and business alliances forged between U.S multinational corporations and China can perhaps figure out how his rhetoric rings hollow…

October 19, 2012 ·

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We’re long overdue for busting up the monopoly this bogus two-party has over our political system and our legislative processes. The Democratic Party dates back to 1790 while the Republican Party dates back to 1854 and that’s long enough...

June 26, 2012 ·

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It's no wonder congress has been polling so low. Since the internet was invented, Americans are starting to find out just how congress really works…did congress actually have to pass a (watered-down) law forbidding them to conduct insider trading on the stock market? Members of congress (as well at state legislatures, governors, etc.) are already above the law on almost everything else as it is now. They certainly don't lead by example, so why are they called our "leaders"…

May 4, 2012 ·

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The reality is that many of our elected officials no longer believe they are answerable to the people; that the Constitution is merely an outdated piece of paper; and that we the people are largely simpletons whom they mock with their political spin and tales – their smug demeanor evident all the way to the bank. And sadder still is that we mostly prove them correct as we habitually fall along our divisive party lines. Mitch Gurney

May 1, 2012 ·

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On RAW Story, there's an article and comments that supersede anything I've had the pleasure to laugh about ever since I began reading and breathing politics. Here's a short excerpt of the Story - and the two comments I've included should make your day with a good dose of laughter, even though it's at our own expense...

This is the Obama conundrum, and whether he's just a professional politician whose rhetoric and campaign promises mean nothing or simply an inexperienced President that screwed-up his first term by refusing to listen to his base, there is no concrete evidence that anything has changed since the last election cycle. Until President Obama answers these questions in public and provides answers that are true, factually correct and a plan to combat the inevitable GOP Obstructionism that we know will instantly materialize once the election is over, notwithstanding GOP threats of Economic Terrorism and their war on working-class America - I can't see where reelecting President Obama makes any sense what-so-ever.

A glaring contradiction exists in which some conservatives take issue with welfare for the needy but not for the wealthy or corporations…they hate these programs because they believe they create freeloaders and that people should fend for themselves, except for the wealthy and corporations of course… Consequently their mantra is welfare creates freeloaders and demand the programs be cut…but seldom do they demand cuts to subsidies that benefit the wealthy and corporations nor even acknowledge the existence of the corporate welfare system.