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By Matthew Council Ever asked yourself, “What is this guy thinking?” as you suffer through the passionate postings of a misinformed political extremist. A few irrational ideas are tolerable, but frustrations erupt when a plethora of fallacies and irrational conclusions are supported by impotent references. In the height of frustration you decide to prepare an enlightening response that is sure to change his mind. Within minutes you receive his incredible response, and it’s clear that he wouldn’t change his opinion even if you ascended on a cloud with an IPad “7” in one hand and a lightning bolt in the...

On May 30, 2011 we are called to remember the soldiers who have selflessly fought and died for the cause of freedom. It's also a day to honor brave men and women like Lance Cpl. Thomas Parker whose life was changed forever in the blink of an eye. In December, Tomy's unit was given the location of three IEDs by a local Mullah in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Even though four other Marines from their unit were maimed by IED blasts that week, they overcame the fear, and hiked to the area. After successfully detonating three IED's they came...

Newt Gingrich's apology on Tuesday to Rep. Paul Ryan, Representative from Wisconsin, for calling his Medicare plan "radical" and "right-wing engineering." Gingrich's so called "gaffes" were a series of comments he made on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, in which he said "I don't think right-wing social engineering is any more desirable than left-wing social engineering... I don't think imposing radical change from the right or the left is a very good way for a free society to operate." He also argued that Ryan's 2012 budget proposal - and, namely, its plan for Medicare - was "radical change" and...

An article in the Washington Post, entitled, "Bin Laden death helps Obama reposition in Virginia" attempts to calculate the impact of Osama Bin Laden's assassination on Virginian's perception of Obama. A random cell/home phone survey was conducted before and after Obama's announcement on Sunday, May 1st. Respondents were asked 34 questions that related to both Virginia State politics and National races. The polling data showed that Obama's approval rating increased by 8% when compared to results of the same survey conducted before the assassination. They also showed that Obama stretched his lead against the top five potential Republican Candidates. Unfortunately,...

NIA is very pleased that Osama Bin Laden has been neutralized and is no longer a threat to American citizens. During a White House press event yesterday, counter terrorism adviser John Brennan was answering reporters questions and made the comment that al Qaeda "is becoming increasingly bankrupt". Unfortunately, Mr. Brennan got this backwards. The United States is becoming increasingly bankrupt as a result of al Qaeda. Although America has been safe since 9/11, we need to look at what the cost has been. The U.S. military is currently spending just as much as all other militaries around the world combined....

The official White House account of Osama bin Laden's demise has seen more slapdash cosmetic surgery over the past week than your average "Real Housewives" reality-show star. President Obama's allies attribute the bungled "narrative" (their word, not mine) to the "Fog of War." But each passing day -- and each new set of hapless revisions -- shows that what really ails the administration is the Fog of Fog. Errors happen. Miscommunications happen. Confusing the name of which of bin Laden's myriad sons died (Hamza, not Khalid), for example, is no biggie. But the hourly revamping of key details of Sunday's...

Obama's Presidency Victimized by Gutsy Decisions A recent study conducted by the Max Plank Institute concluded that decisions are made in the subconscious (Limbic System) long before the cognitive area (Cerebral Cortex) of the brain is activated. In fact, The Limbic System is responsible for motivated behaviors, emotional states, memory and subconscious activities like breathing. It arrives at decisions by accessing it's memory of historical emotions related to possible outcomes of each decision. Decisions with a high risk of causing undesirable feelings are disgarded unless they parallel values and beliefs. Decisions that are likely to result in desirable emotions and...

On March 14th 2011, President Obama began a series of 5 National Security Council meetings to develop options for capturing or killing Osama Bin Laden. 30 days and 4 NSC meetings later, it was time for Obama to make a decision. After going around the room seeking everyone's views, debating COAs (Courses of Action) and contingencies accross the board, Obama decided to proceed with the operation. John Brennan, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, said it was one of the gutsiest decisions made by any president in recent history. Even Rush Limbaugh commended President Obama for...

On March 14th 2011, President Obama began a series of 5 National Security Council meetings to develop options for capturing or killing Osama Bin Laden. 30 days and 4 NSC meettings later, it was time for Obama to make a decision. After going around the room seeking everyone's views, debating COAs (Courses of Action) and contingencies accross the board, Obama decided to proceed with the operation.

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WHERE TO BUY AMERICAN GASOLINE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW READ ON. Gas rationing in the 70's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even have been good for us! Are you aware that the Saudis are boycotting American products? In addition, they are gouging us on oil prices. Shouldn't we return the favor? Can't we take control of our own destiny and let these giant oil importers know who REALLY generates their profits, their livings? How about leaving American Dollars in America and reduce the import/export deficit? An appealing remedy might be to boycott their GAS....

What would we do without the MSM? They broke the Christine O'Donnell witchcraft scandal just in time for HALLOWEEN! And you thought it would be hard to decide what you will be this year......

In an address to American students on Tuesday, President Obama told Students: ‘The Farther You Go In School, The Farther You’ll Go In Life’. He also stressed that nothing is beyond their reach as long as they dream big, work hard and focus on learning. I’ve drafted a version of Obama’s address that merges his political philosophy with the optimistic ideals above. I’m truly honored and privileged to have an opportunity to provide American students with my roadmap to success. I am humbled as I look across the auditorium and see so many faces glowing with youthful optimism and hopeful...

In an address to American students on Tuesday, President Obama told Students: 'The Farther You Go In School, The Farther You'll Go In Life'. He also stressed that nothing is beyond their reach as long as they dream big, work hard and focus on learning. I’ve drafted a version of Obama’s address that merges his political philosophy with the optimistic ideals above. I’m truly honored and privileged to have an opportunity to provide American students with my roadmap to success. I am humbled as look across the auditorium and see so many faces glowing with youthful optimism and hopeful anticipation....

This country was founded by selfless men who held integrity, character, courage and honor above all by risking their lives because they believed in freedom. American’s have taken these freedoms for granted and our complacency is not without consequence. The sands of American freedom are quickly eroding into a sea of lies, division and greed perpetrated by individuals who allow their political aspirations to supersede the will of the people. Yet, we continue to elect politicians based on name recognition, popularity and party affiliation while ignoring the obvious warning signs. Let’s face it; these signs are not hard to find...

Obama's recent AFLCIO speech was too good for conservative talk radio to pass up. As was his national address to public school students. You know that old saying.... If it seems to good to be true it is. It was all a big setup. Obama will use the negativity about his education speech to paint a fear mongering picture of anyone who opposes his Healthcare Plan. He set his position up, "purposefully"at the AFLCIO picnic yesterday by saying (loosely quoted) "The special interests are using fear to prevent reform from happening". He knew that nobody could pass up an opportunity...

BOSTON, May 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a white paper released today by Ernst Berndt and Mark Trusheim of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, research shows that eliminating FDA's preemption protection would decrease patients' access to life-enhancing medical devices, increase health care costs and reduce medical device industry employment. The paper, "The Economic Impact of Eliminating Federal Preemption for Medical Devices on Patients, Innovation and Jobs," comes as Congress considers legislation that would remove Federal preemption of state rules and litigation that exists for a small percentage of medical devices that undergoes the most rigorous FDA review. The report highlights the...