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March 08, 2012

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RUSH LIMBAUGH DISGRACES THEWHOLE REPUBLICAN PARTY

He has long been known as a big mouth that goes on the air to makenoise. He has a history of calling people names and insulting those he doesnot like or perhaps who the Republican Party leaders fear.

In the past he has worked his fat jowls in criticism of anything that evenappears to be humane and was especially vocal concerning drugs, drugsales, drug use, and drug laws. He has been as hypocritical as hypocriticalcan be; he was arrested March 9, 2009 after it was alleged that he wasaddicted to drugs, Oxy Contin in particular.

 After having lashed out with his big mouth in condemnation of thosewho use drugs he himself admitted to being addicted to Oxy Contin.Limbaugh told the public, "Over the past several years I have tried to breakmy dependence on pain pills and, in fact, twice checked myself into medicalfacilities in an attempt to do so," Limbaugh said at the time. "I have recentlyagreed with my physician about the next steps." Limbaugh confessed tohaving used the drugs since 2003.

But in true hypocritical  Limbaugh fashion he loudly condemned thosewho abuse drugs while concealing the fact that he was himself addicted todrugs. At that time his loudness said, "Drug use, some might say, isdestroying this country. And we have laws against selling drugs, pushingdrugs, using drugs, importing drugs. ... And so if people are violating the lawby doing drugs, they ought to be accused and they ought to be convicted andthey ought to be sent up," Limbaugh made the declarations on his short-livedtelevision show on Oct. 5, 1995.

He has long been a strong voice for the crud that have been activelyhijacking the Republican Party. Limbaugh  seems to believe that Republicansare unable to reason, to make sound choices. and so they need to do as people such as the infamous Koch brothers of Kansas dictate.

While he claims to be law and order, family oriented, and conservative,he is little more than a front man for super rich people like the Koch brotherswho making a concerted effort to own the United States Congress.

Now Mr. Big Mouth has condemned a Georgetown University studentwho testified before Congress concerning birth control. Limbaugh called hera slut and a prostitute in a tirade on his daily radio broadcast.

Limbaugh is successfully causing serious rifts among Republicans whohave good sense and genuine loyalty to their country. His wild accusationsand name calling are no longer falling on totally acquiescent ears. ManyRepublicans are no longer willing to allow him to speak for them or toinfluence their decisions – they are beginning to think for themselves ratherthan allow Limbaugh and the likes of him to lead them by the nose.

That is fortunate for those who honestly support Republican ideals but itis not what the super wealthy want to happen. They expect to buy all thevotes in Congress with their money and thereby eliminate personal freedomonce and for all in the United States.

What is more shameful is the fact that Republican leaders have shied

away from denouncing. John Boehner, Speaker of the House, timidly saidLimbaugh’s calling Fluke a slut and a whore was inappropriate.

These people, elected by generally decent Americans are speaking foryou when they condone the language Rush Limbaugh used to belittle SandraFluke because he does not agree with what she had to say beforeCongressional representatives.

These are supposed to be strong leaders but they are proving to beweak-kneed cowards who are afraid of Limbaugh, afraid to offend theirpowerful guru lest he say something nasty about  them. Republicans hadbetter wake up and put an end to this domination of their party bydespicable unprincipled officials.

None of the Republican presidential candidates have spoken out againstthe Limbaugh attack on an innocent young woman. That says a great deal ofwhat those candidates think of women. They prefer a fat loudmouth vilecharacter to a decent young college woman.Any self-respecting woman who casts a vote for a Republican in anypending election ought to think back to the struggles of Woman’s Suffragebefore they hop on the Limbaugh anti-woman wagon.

Georgetown U. Student Sandra Fluke

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THIS IS UN-AMERICAN!CONSERVATIVES PLEDGE THEY

WILL NOT PUT PEOPLE TO WORK

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Most voters, Republicans and Democrats, are aware ofhow radical the Tea Party Nation is. Few would havesuspected they would intentionally do something to doterrible harm to our country.

Almost daily we hear of terrorists with extreme Islamicviews now there is a new type terrorist, one bred on ourown soil that is attempting to find support among businessesto destroy the American economy and to halt America’seconomic recovery; to keep Americans out of work.

If you are a person or family who relies upon a job foran income you ought to be outraged when you hear thismessage from these radical conservatives who are willing todestroy  the United States. Anything goes to impose theirtwisted beliefs on the masses.

It is amazing the Justice Department has not begun toinvestigate this very stupid woman, a Tea Party Nationactivist, for treason. She is actively engaging in an effort tosabotage the American economy by organizing an effort tocreate more unemployment in America.

During World War Two we had Nazi saboteurs and theFBI hunted them down, now we are seeing a new breed ofsaboteur born and bred in the United States of America.

It is unimaginable that any patriotic American would dareto cast a vote for anyone who believes in putting workingAmericans out of work or in keeping the unemployed fromfinding work. Yet, here she is a Republican activist askingsmall business owners to sign a pledge that they will not hireany new employees, that they will keep people out of work.

SABATEUR? TERRORIST? PUBLIC ENEMY?

By: Mark Goodson

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Anyone who has listened to Rush Limbaugh even onceknows he has no problem with distorting the truth orinsulting people. Character assassination is his trademark.

If you were to accuse Limbaugh of being a hater secondonly to Satan himself few people would disagree with youeven those who are so dense as to agree with his hatefulcomments.

In case you are not convinced that he is a vile, vitriolicperson with an agenda of creating hatred among Americanswatch the video. In fact go to You Tube and watch severalvideos of the radio episode in which he attacks a woman forno reason whatever, accusing her of being a “slut” and a“prostitute”.

Limbaugh does not know that young woman and he didnot know her when he viciously attacked her on the nationalairwaves. The lady, Sandra Fluke, was guilty of testifyingbefore members of Congress as to why it is important forwomen to have access to birth control pills. She citedmedical reasons other than for preventing conception.

But the hater who pretends to defend the Constitutionand loves to run his mouth about being a good Americanspewed hate from his lips because he was upset over herexercise of her free speech rights and her rights to redress ofgrievances before her government.

The phony who likes to preach democracy whilefostering a dictatorial fashion government showed theSatanist side of himself when he went on the attack. Towatch the video is to watch a human possessed.

Watch this video and if you still think Rush Limbaugh isa “great guy” if you still maintain that he is a “goodRepublican” you are dumber than he is. He is a vicious,mean-spirited, evil minded person who thankfully will findhis way to Hell one day where he belongs with all the otherhaters in the world. Curiously, what will he say when hemeets Hitler and the other haters?

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You are in a Unionand Vote RepublicanYou Deserve to LoseYour Representation

Don’t Gripe . . . If

Republican Goal For 2012 - Kill The Unions

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The claim of some people that the world will end onDecember 21, 2012 has gained momentum as the calendarmoves closer to that specific date.

The main problem with that claim is that even is theMayan calendar predictions are accurate the interpretationsof what that calculation states are wrong. The actualprediction does not relate to the end of the world, it does notforetell any catastrophic event, or any endangerment of theearth or the people. The documentary by Rod Serling, OuterSpace Connection,  relies on messages carved by theMayans that predict the return of space visitors on that date.

Serling presents what he believes is evidence across theglobe that earth has been visited by beings from beyond theearth for thousands of years. He provides pictures andancient writings that he says are proof positive that the pastgenerations of earth, thousands of years ago may havegained knowledge from space visitors. He points to the factthat the knowledge possessed by ancient civilizations onearth was far beyond what they could have developed ontheir own.

Additionally he presents drawings or carvings of ancientcraft that surely appear to depict flying airplanes or othersimilar aircraft. That they could even imagine how anairplane my look is, according to Serling, simply toofarfetched to be pure guess work.

Unexplainable evidence to support his theories is strong.There is the unexplained capabilities of the the Egyptians tomove tremendous blocks of stone into place when buildingthe pyramids. He argues they had neither the machinery northe knowledge to create those structures. Furthermore, theinformation they possessed concerning the universe was farbeyond what there is evidence that they might have knownat the time.

Some point to the depictions of planets by ancientcivilizations that could not be viewed without sophisticatedtelescopes. Somehow they were able accurately draw themand to place them in incredibly accurate orbits when it wasimpossible for them to have had any knowledge of theirexistence.

So is Serling correct? Actually no one can say withassurance that he is wrong, after all, he has provided verysound, inexplicable support for his contentions.

Evidence that ancient civilizations were able to preciselychart the universe, draw flying aircraft and other vehicles,and depict men wearing what seemingly portrays men inspacesuits, does seem to support such theories.

If Serling and other proponents of similar conjecture arecorrect it would certainly require  the rewriting of muchhistory and assumptions that have been made concerningman’s development of science.

One good note is, if the Mayan calendar is correct andthe writings accurately predict the return of some beingsfrom outside the earth then it seems such creatures need notbe feared for in the past they apparently did no harm tomankind but only assisted him in adding to his knowledge ofscience and mathematics.

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HEADS UPON FINANCE

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From The SEC Securities andExchange Commission

This challenging economy and stagnant job market have left plenty of qualified andcapable Americans without work. And when qualified and capable people suddenly havetime on their hands, many of them will think about starting their own business.

Almost everyone knows that you need a business plan,but one of the most difficult questions to answer whendeveloping that business plan is how much start-up costswill be. There are so many factors to consider, includingbusiness licenses and incorporation fees, patents andtrademarks, business insurance, leases for an office orproduction facilities, and many more.

So many, in fact, that it is almost impossible toaccurately calculate business start-up costs. Even adding anew location to an existing business can produce wildlydifferent start-up costs when compared to the original start-up experience.

So is it useless to plan? Not exactly, says TheodoreBolema, a professor at South University's Novi, Mich.campus and director of the business program. Bolema, whoholds a Ph.D. in business as well as a law degree, saysplanning is important - but so is being realistic about theaccuracy of your forecast.

"A decent rule of thumb is to figure out what you thinkyour costs will be. Then double it," Bolema says.

There is a good reason that it is nearly impossible toaccurately predict these costs, according to Bolema."Determining fees, equipment purchases, inventory and thelike is relatively easy for most businesses. What's muchmore difficult is knowing what your cost of time will be."

The "cost of time" is an important concept for allbusinesses, but especially for start-ups. If a business isobligated to pay an office lease or employee salaries while itis not yet able to do business - or a regulatory agency isholding up its ability to do business - then start-up costs willadd up quickly.

And don't expect government agencies to operate withyour costs in mind. Even the best-run agency will not movewith the same urgency you would like, Bolema says. Afterall, it may be your lifelong dream and your life's savings atrisk, but to them, you are just another file folder stacked onthe desk.

So while you are waiting for an agency to act, or asupplier to supply, or an advertising firm to get that mailer inyour customers' mailboxes, you'll be paying building leases,business loan payments, utility bills, payroll and all the rest -all without any revenue to offset those expenses.

It can be frustrating, but it certainly will be lessfrustrating if you build a business plan realistically and raisecapital accordingly.

"It's better to tie up capital in a cash reserve than tohave an inadequately funded business plan," says Bolema.

As in life, there is plenty of uncertainty in business. Sohope for the best and plan sensibly, including how longthings will take, not just how much they will cost.

When Starting A Business,Remember That Time Is Money

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FOR SENIORS

ONLY(ARA) - Nowadays, our lives are more hectic than ever. Butyou can pare back your to-do list with some innovativeproducts that make household tasks a little bit easier.

Simplify Your Life WithGadgets For The Home

* Skip the morning visit to your neighborhood cafe andbrew the perfect cup of coffee at home. Making a pot ofcoffee takes extra work - grinding beans, measuring grindsand water, brewing and eventually cleaning the pot - andthere's often extra coffee that goes to waste. Automatic,single serve coffee machines make it easy to enjoy a freshcup of coffee, tea or other warm beverage with very littleeffort.

* Universal remotes are no longer just for the homeentertainment system. Newer remotes enable total controlof the various electronics throughout your home. Rangingfrom simple to sophisticated, universal remotes can controlyour lighting, thermostat, security system, pool and more.Verve Living Systems, for example, offers a controller thatprovides you with the option of programming up to 10combinations of controls for lighting and temperature,making it easier to save energy.

* Even in the bathroom, gadgetssuch as electronic toothbrushes andrazors make grooming simple andefficient. Earlier this year, Delta Faucetlaunched Touch2O.xt Technology onbathroom faucets, which enables you toactivate the flow of water with a simpletap anywhere on the spout or handle.The technology also features a sensingfield around the entire faucet for entirelyhands-free activation. The hands-freemode makes it easier to conserve waterduring quick tasks, such as brushingyour teeth or washing your hands,because the faucet will automaticallyshut off when hands are removed fromthe sensing field.

"Our research and developmentteam conducts extensive researchduring product development, examiningways in which people interact with theirfaucets," says Ali McKinney, productmanager at Delta Faucet. "Thistechnology provides a cleaner, moreefficient way to work with water."

* Who says you need electronics tohave a high-tech experience? Updatesto the shower can be intimidating, but

adding a hand-shower can providegreater functionality and an improvedexperience and doesn't have to be ahassle. The In2ition two-in-one shower,also from Delta Faucet, offers theability to enjoy water from theshowerhead, integrated handshower orboth at once for water exactly where

you want it and flexibility to accomplishother tasks, such as bathing children,washing pets or cleaning the shower.Plus, installing the In2ition is no morecomplicated than switching out astandard showerhead.

* Almost every personal devicedoubles as a camera these days, butwho has wall space for all those framedphotos? A digital picture frame makes iteasier to keep the photos around yourhome up-to-date and saves the timeand money you would spend orderingand printing new photos. Even more,you can upload hundreds of picturesand set the frame to rotate the imageson a slideshow. The latest digital pictureframes have a range of style options,memory and fun image-sharing features.

Whatever your need, there's likelya product, technology or applicationthat can help turn even the mostmundane everyday tasks into easy andenjoyable experiences.

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Are you and your family growing tired of the same old breakfast fare? Here’s a great idea for a quick, easy breakfasttreat that will surely satisfy the entire family.

This recipe is simple to prepare while giving you the pleasure of serving-up adelicious family breakfast treat from scratch.

You will only need 15 minutes to prepare this mouthwatering meal. It takes only25 minutes to cook so you can be helping the kids get ready for school or Dadready for work while it bakes. You will be giving the whole family a treat but it willnot cost you a lot of precious morning time to make it. This recipe will makeeveryone happy including you.

And you Mom will be the hero of the day for sending them all off knowing theyare starting the day with a nourishing meal that is not only healthy but satisfying atthe same time.

The ingredients are items you are bound to have in the kitchen and if not theyare all available at your favorite grocery store.

A Pleasing Breakfast Without Chemical Additives

Ingredients:

• Crisco® Original No-Stick cookingSpray

• 2 cups White Lily® Self-Rising Flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 large egg

• 3/4 cup milk

• 1/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil

• 2 large hard boiled eggs, diced

• 4 slices cooked bacon, drained and crumbled

Instructions:1. HEAT oven to 400°F. Lightly coat 12 muffincups with no-stick cooking spray.

2. COMBINE flour, sugar and dry mustard inmedium bowl. Stir in cheese. Make a well in thecenter. Whisk together egg, milk and oil in smallbowl. Add all at once to flour mixture, stirring justuntil moistened.

3. FILL prepared muffin cups 1/3 full using abouthalf the batter. Combine diced hardboiled egg andcooked crumbled bacon. Divide evenly into muffincups on top of batter. Top with remaining batter.Muffin cups should be about 2/3 full.

4. BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins arelightly browned. Serve hot.

Game on!

What games

should kids

play?

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(ARA) - Kids love video games -they're exciting, fun and engrossing. Whilegames can promote learning and growth, toomuch video gaming - or playinginappropriate games - can lead to negativeconsequences. What should parents know tomake good game choices for their children?

Ola Gardner, a faculty member in GameArt & Design at The Art Institute of Atlanta,offers these tips when selecting games forkids:

* Become familiar with theEntertainment Software Ratings Board.These ratings are designed to help potentialplayers understand the game's content andoffer guidance on which games areappropriate for different ages.

* Explorewww.familyfriendlyvideogames.com. Thissite provides a report card on games, withdetailed descriptions of game content,technical performance and kid friendliness.

* Understand the types of games on the market: edutainment(educational games focusing on teaching the player), role playing games(that offer deep story and character development), action games (that trainand enhance hand-eye coordination), simulation games (building vehiclessuch as planes or cars) and strategy games.

* Use online reviews, ask other parents, ask the staff at your localstore - and play games with your kids.

It's also important for parents to understand the different gameplatforms. "Generally Nintendo (Wii and the portable 3DS system as well)is a very kid-friendly platform to purchase for younger children. The SonyPlayStation3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 have kid-friendly games to playas well, though parents need to exercise caution as some of the gamesreleased are for adults only," says Nick Viola, a Game Art & Designfaculty member at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. "The Wii and theXbox 360 Kinect encourage families to play together and get the playersoff the sofa."

Whatever the game and whatever the platform, video games for kids -like those for any age - need to be engaging. "The interactivity of thesegames seems to be the crucial factor that engages kids of all ages. Excitingvisuals and action are also key," says David March, a Media Arts &Animation faculty member at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branchof The Art Institute of Atlanta.

And what children's video games do these experts like best? "Myfavorite kids' games are the Ratchet and Clank series and the SuperMario franchise," says Gardner. Super Mario Brothers is a favorite ofViola's as well. "Its bright bold colors, simplistic playing mechanics andiconic sound effects will always draw my attention," he says. For March,favorites include "the side-scrollers like Prince of Persia - things with lotsof lush graphics. And I'm a total sucker for almost any game involvingflying an aircraft."

Bottom line? Video games are here to stay. And when appropriatelyused, they can provide an opportunity for families to play together as wellas for kids to learn and grow.

To learn more about The Art Institutes schools, visitwww.artinstitutes.edu.

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It is estimated that more than30,000 lives could be saved each yearif all Americans were screened forcolon cancer.

"While the idea of having acolonoscopy may not be appealing toeveryone, a colonoscopy can be alifesaver," says Andrew Spiegel, ChiefExecutive Officer of the Colon CancerAlliance. "The impact of theconsequences of not having one can bedevastating to those most important toyou. Whether you do it for yourself orfor the ones you love, schedule acolonoscopy today."

The goal of the partnership is toincrease awareness of colon cancerwhich, if found early enough, is one ofthe most treatable forms of cancer.Another goal of the partnership is toencourage early screenings which cantruly be lifesavers. A portion ofproceeds from the purchase ofDulcolax (R) products supports CCAcommunity screening programs.

About colon cancerColon cancer is the second leading

cause of cancer death in the UnitedStates and affects men and womenequally. If diagnosed early, coloncancer is highly preventable, which is

why screenings are a vital part of ahealthy lifestyle. The majority of newcases occur in people ages 50 andolder, yet about a third of Americansthese ages have not been screened forthe disease.

Colon cancer often shows no signsor symptoms, which is why getting acolonoscopy screening or talking to aloved one about getting screened canbe a lifesaver against this highlypreventable cancer. Men and womenover the age of 50 are beingencouraged to take action and talk totheir doctor to schedule theircolonoscopy. Additionally, people witha family history of the disease or thosewho present other risk factors shouldget screened earlier.

Tips to lower your riskAlthough there are some risk

factors that cannot be controlled (likeage and family history), a recent studyfound that about one-quarter of coloncancer cases could be avoided byfollowing a healthy lifestyle. In additionto regular screenings, here are somethings you can do to help lower yourrisk:

*Diet: Limit consumption of redand processed meats, eat a variety of

vegetables and fruits, and choose wholegrains in preference to processedgrains. Additionally, consumption ofmilk and calcium probably decreasesthe risk of developing colon cancer.

*Physical activity: High levels ofphysical activity decrease the risk ofcolon cancer among men and womenby possibly as much as 50 percent. Themore physical activity in which peopleengage, the lower their risk of coloncancer.

*Weight: Being overweight orobese is associated with a higher risk ofcolon cancer, independent of physicalactivity. Maintain a healthy weightthroughout life.

*Smoking: There is now sufficientevidence to conclude that tobaccosmoking causes colon cancer.*Alcohol:Individuals who have a lifetime averageof 2 to 4 alcoholic drinks per day havea 23 percent higher risk of colon cancerthan those who consume less than onedrink per day.

To learn more about colon cancerand the importance of getting screened,visit www.ccalliance.org/Dulcolax andwww.DulcolaxUSA.com.

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Wellness

(ARA) - Every year, colon cancer takes the livesof tens of thousands of mothers, fathers, husbands,wives and friends, despite the fact that with an earlyscreening, these deaths are highly preventable.

This March during National Colorectal CancerAwareness Month, the Colon Cancer Alliance(CCA) and makers of Dulcolax (R) are urgingpeople to make an appointment with their doctorsand schedule a colon cancer screening.

A colonoscopy can be alifesaver: simple tipsto lower your risk of

colon cancer

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Sir Wins ton Churchill

Crossword solution

The price of greatness isresponsibility

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TWO ILLINOIS STATE POLICEOFFICERS RESCUE DRIVER FROM

BURNING VEHICLE ON I-94Second Heroic Rescue within a 2 Week

Period by Illinois State Police

CHICAGO - Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicagopolice officers responded to a vehicle crash that occurredon Sunday morning, March 4, at approximately 4:03 a.m.,on the I-94 southbound exit ramp to Sibley Boulevard.

Preliminary investigative details revealed that a black2004 Chevy Tahoe struck a tree, entrapping the driver onthe exit ramp to Sibley Boulevard.

ISP Sergeant Henry Spight and Trooper Jacqueline DelVillar arrived at the scene and found the Chevy Tahoeengulfed in flames.  ISP Trooper Jacqueline Del Villar wasthe first officer to arrive when she spotted the burningvehicle and onlookers waving her down.  Trooper DelVillar immediately rushed to the burning vehicle andattempted to pull the driver from the vehicle.  Minutes later,ISP Sergeant Henry Spight arrived and was able to dousethe flames with a fire extinguisher.  Both officers were ableto extricate the driver from the burning vehicle before itbecame fully engulfed in flames.

“Knowing that every second counts in these situations,our training kicked into high gear and we knew that weneeded to quickly get the driver out of the vehicle before itwas too late,” said Sergeant Henry Spight.

Both Sergeant Spight and Trooper Del Villar sustainedburns and cuts to their hands and smoke inhalation. Theywere treated and at an area hospital and released.

“These brave officers rushed towards the flames and

saved a life without hesitating to consider the danger thatthey faced,” said ISP Director Hiram Grau.  “The outcomecould have been tragic and we urge the motoring public tobe responsible when they get behind the wheel of car,” hestressed.

The driver of the Chevy Tahoe was identified as TamaraJackson, 34, of Chicago.  She was transported to an areahospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Jackson has been charged with driving under theinfluence of alcohol.

Photo courtesy of Chicago Sun-Times, Sunday, March 4, 2012.

THE JOB YOU SAVE MIGHTBE YOUR OWN!

BUY AMERICAN

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Maybe you think it’s cute to callyourself a Republican. Perhaps youdon’t really believe the garbage beingpreached by the Tea Party  butsomehow its seems fashionable tosupport the super-wealthy whilecondemning the working class inAmerica.

Your stupidity, your dumbness isabout to put an end to AmericanDemocracy!

Your Republican gurus sitting inthe Supreme Court have opened thedoors for the demise of personalliberty in the United States.

In a recent Roberts SupremeCourt decision the conservativespaved the way for corporations topour unlimited amounts of money intopolitical campaigns and to do so insecrecy.

Now it will be possible for thewealthy such as the moneyworshipping Koch brothers to pour vast amounts of money into anypolitical campaign to make certain theoutcome is as they choose. From nowon the super rich will be in a position

to choose the candidates, to influenceyour opinions of the candidates byinundating you with information, true orfalse, about a candidate that willinfluence how you vote.

The ordinary citizen who choosesto run for office will no longer have alevel playing field on which to campaignbecause there will be no way for him orher to collect enough contributions fromthe working class to compete withanyone who is running with the supportof a corporate candidate.

When a candidate is elected he willbe bought and paid for by thecorporations, thanks to the JohnRoberts Supreme Court, PresidentBush’s handpicked destroyer of law.      That corporate owned candidatewill be compelled to cast every voteexactly as his corporate owners tell himto vote. You will no longer have a sayin the Congress or presidency of theUnited States of America.

You, Mr. and Mrs. Republican canproudly pat yourself on the back andsay you were able to do what KaiserWilhelm II, Adolph Hitler, Hirohito,

and Joseph Stalin could not do, destroyAmerican democracy.

Yes, you can proudly say that whileyou thought you were being asupporter of the Constitution youallowed an enemy stronger than anyarmy to secretly subvert Americanfreedoms and personal liberties.

When American workers can nolonger negotiate how much they wantto be paid for their labor, when youngwomen are forced to bear  bastardsthat are the result of rapes or incest,when there are only two classes ofpeople in the United States, the super-wealthy and the poor, congratulateyourself because it will have been yourRepublican vote that created it.

Why? Because those same moneyinterests have bought the RepublicanParty will have bought the sole right topick and to choose who runs thecountry.

You can then thank your  fellowRepublicans who have been blinded bythese super rich money worshippers fordestroying the greatest nation on earth.

You have been duped!!!

Voting Is Not Rooting For A Football TeamAmerica

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Be a PatriotVOTE FOR YOUR COUNTRY NOT FOR A PARTY!

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter andlose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."

President Abraham Lincoln