Category Archives: Politics

These are opinion pieces on how political rules and regulations, applied by the political leadership, be it local, state, or national, steal your dreams and your self-respect. So what gives these con-artist the right to steal the American dream?

The Art of the Con

Posted on July 20, 2012 by GP McClure

Politicians are masters of the art of deception. – Martin L. Gross Currently we are involved in a battle called “class warfare.” It is a conflict where one group of politicians tells the losers of the country that you are … Continue reading →

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The Silence of Freedom

Posted on July 13, 2012 by GP McClure

I begin to feel like most Americans don’t understand the First Amendment, don’t understand the idea of freedom of speech, and don’t understand that it’s the responsibility of the citizen to speak out. – Roger Ebert It is called Swatting … Continue reading →

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A Land Called America

Posted on July 1, 2012 by GP McClure

You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it. — Malcolm X It’s the time of year, a time of fireworks and parades, when we … Continue reading →

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American Exceptionalism

Posted on April 22, 2012 by GP McClure

The men the American public admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth. — H. L. Mencken What makes’ America exceptional is her people, not … Continue reading →

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Submit or Pay

Posted on February 12, 2012 by GP McClure

So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. — George Lucas This has been an interesting week for freedom. The most important aspect of the week is the notion that religious organizations must submit to the will of the … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Ignorance

Posted on February 2, 2012 by GP McClure

by Daniel Smith Only the educated are free. – Epictetus This week I’m proud to introduce a guest writer, Daniel Smith. Dan is a current military retiree, having recently retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. Related … Continue reading →

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Faith and Trust

Posted on January 9, 2012 by GP McClure

Place your trust in government and follow the path of civilizations lost or place your faith in the people and reach beyond the stars. – GP McClure This last week I had an interesting thought, one that the more I … Continue reading →

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Rich or Poor, Freedom or Slavery, Your Choice

Posted on December 25, 2011 by GP McClure

You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You … Continue reading →

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The Weapon

Posted on December 12, 2011 by GP McClure

A man shall never be enriched by envy. — Draxe For some reason this time of year produces two distinct types of emotions: depression and exhilaration. This year many of us find ourselves in the depression state, for a variety … Continue reading →

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Angry

Posted on December 5, 2011 by GP McClure

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him. — Frank Herbert I have often heard it spoke, just recently in fact “I’m angry with God! God has permitted so many … Continue reading →

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