Category Archives: Political Discussions

Social Security: Drafting Other People’s Children for Support

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jim

What is Social Security really?  Different people, without dishonest intent, will give multiple and contradictory answers. Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme, an investment, insurance, or the arbitrary grant from government that can be changed at the Congress’ whim?  Which … Continue reading →

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How to Learn American History

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Jim

Historian H.W. Brands wished to write an extensive multi-volume history of the United States.  However, publishers bulked that it would not sell, so Brands came up with a plan to do what he wanted while satisfying the publisher’s preference for … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s First State of the Union Address

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jim

As an antidote to President Obama’s State of the Union Address, consider the first one given by President George Washington… Fellow Citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: I embrace with great satisfaction the opportunity which now presents itself … Continue reading →

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My State of the Union Address

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jim

With President Obama about to deliver another State of the Union address, I offer a three year old correction to the legislative priorities of our President and Congress.  Unlike President Obama’s long long long boring and uninspired utterances, this superior … Continue reading →

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Obama Plans More Rapes (a satire)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jim

In shocking news not being reported from Washington, President Obama advocates a plan to increase the number of American women being raped.  Citing all the correlated public “benefits” to more rapes, our President called on narrow minded advocates for individual … Continue reading →

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