by Jessica B. May 21st, 2013 
Democratic Deliberations
citizens of this democracy to push our politicians to honor their promises to us and behave in an ethical manner. I know those two concepts seem like a joke in American politics these days, and that is why our democracy is cracking
by Eric M. Blake May 20th, 2013 Conservative Considerations 
Folks, as many of you know, I am a BIG fan of Star Trek. I’ve loved it since my childhood—and I cheerfully admit to writing fanfic by the bucket-load.
by Jason Lightner May 17th, 2013 Independent Ideas 
After five whole weeks devoted to outlining an extremely rough basis for what one might consider a utopia, a word I used rather lightly as the antithesis of dystopia, I've been amazed at both the reaction, as well as the difficulty involved in drafting some of the items. I've come away with a few conclusions, not the least of which is that no matter what we think we know about the benefits of "small government," with the way the world currently operates, and the intricacies involved, a large government is inevitable. The important duty of the people, however, is
by James Maynard May 14th, 2013 Winners & Losers 
Sometimes you're paranoid, while other times, they really are coming after you. It was revealed last week that the IRS was purposely selectively scrutinizing records of conservative and Tea Party groups. Meanwhile, Rand Paul lets on that he is considering a run at the presidency in 2016, while booking appearances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. Meanwhile, a House Committee hears for the first time from an eyewitness to the events in Libya last year that left a U.S. ambassador and three other people dead.
by Eric M. Blake May 13th, 2013
by Jason Lightner May 10th, 2013
by Jessica B. May 7th, 2013
by T Akery May 16th, 2013 Republican Reflections
Every President goes through a stretch where the hits just keep coming. This is clearly one of those times for President Obama. From the revelations of the past few days, it doesn't look like it is going to end any time soon. In fact, there is likely more in the very near future with the implementation of Obamacare, even though that is still a few months away.
