Archive for September, 2009

Privatizing Law Enforcement?

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— Recently my daughter wrote about events near her college when students and other protestors were on hand during the G20 summit. Her first-hand eyewitness accounts of riot control officers deploying tear gas to the outside of residential dorm buildings to keep the students from exiting the building concerned me. [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 30th, 2009 under General Discussion  •  2 Comments

Guns & Political Stupidity

Steve Forgues — This last week I read an article at NYDailyNews.com, entitled “Mayor Bloomsberg rips Congress for plan to let guns on Amtrack.” This article is about guns on Amtrak. Following the 2004 Madrid train bombings, rules were put in place that restricted having guns in your luggage. Where was the logic when they [...]

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Posted by Steve Forgues on September 29th, 2009 under Political Outlook / Rants  •  No Comments

The True Citizen Soldier

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— No, this blog is not about National Guardsmen (or women). It’s not about any state or county run organization that empowers citizens to act as a group during any crisis. This article is about Joseph Average Citizen – otherwise known as Joe Citizen – and what power Joe Citizen [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 29th, 2009 under Uncategorized  •  3 Comments

A Prayer…To Thomas Jefferson

Elizabeth Borelli College Libertarian — Dear Thomas Jefferson… I am but a distantly related cousin from the far far future; a future that terrifies me. How did we get here? I would enlist and fight for my country if I still thought that my country and my liberty were one and the same, but the [...]

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Posted by Faolain22 on September 28th, 2009 under Political Outlook / Rants, Uncategorized  •  No Comments

Politically Dedicated Principal

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— The New Jersey Principal of the school where kids have been – and continue to be – taught to sing praises to President Obama is not only unapologetic but has told a number of people she would do it again or let it continue. As reported in this news [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 25th, 2009 under General Discussion  •  2 Comments

Children Singing President’s Praises?

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— Without a doubt, President Barack Hussein Obama II has espoused some truly honorable and dedicated values. He’s spoken out about the need for Americans to volunteer their time; help their neighbor; look for ways in which they can serve their community. He has spoken out supporting a change in [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 24th, 2009 under General Discussion  •  1 Comment

No Mudslinging Allowed

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— While I was enjoying watching some television yesterday evening with my son (new season of NCIS) we saw a political advertisement sponsored by one of the Virginia Governor candidates. It was a unique moment for my 11-yr-old-son to look at me and say, “That entire commercial was about the [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 23rd, 2009 under Political Outlook / Rants  •  2 Comments

Repeal the 17th Amendment

Frank BorelliEditor In ChiefNew American Truth— I was happy to read an article online this morning about the 17th Amendment and the author’s thoughts on how America would benefit if it were repealed. Enacted in 1911, the 17th Amendment changed Senator selection for each state. Prior to the 17th Amendment, Senators were elected by each [...]

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Posted by chuckbennett on September 22nd, 2009 under Political Outlook / Rants  •  3 Comments

Delusions

Following my theme of discussing books… Let’s discuss The God Delusion. As most of you probably know, this book is entirely about Atheism and how it can be supported as a valid perspective, arguably more defendable and sensible than many relgious beliefs. Richard Dawkins asks his audience, “What would the world be like without religion?”

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Posted by Faolain22 on September 18th, 2009 under Uncategorized  •  6 Comments

In the World of the Scabs

I’m not really sure how many of you have ever read Atlas Shrugged, but those of you who haven’t should. It’s long, but more than incredibly enlightening. It points out the obvious to the ignorant masses who don’t understand that their rights are ever so slowly being taken away. Just as a general (not giving [...]

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Posted by Faolain22 on September 17th, 2009 under Uncategorized  •  No Comments