Archive for February, 2009

Words of Wisdom from Chuck’s Mother

February 25th, 2009 | No Comments

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I think Chuck Norris’ mom hits the nail right on the head with her thoughts on surviving in the world we are faced with today.
Life learned values play a major role in how we accept what is dished out to us daily, and the way we negotiate and navigate our problems is [...]

Sayyid Imam al-Sharif Denounces Violence That Kills Civilians

February 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

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In an article entitled “Al-Qaeda founder launches fierce attack on Osama bin Laden“, Former bin Laden cohort, Sayyid Imam al-Sharif, also known as Dr Fadl, denounced the violence that kills civilians, calling it “counter-productive”.
Quoting from the linked article
“Ramming America has become the shortest road to fame and leadership among the Arabs and Muslims. [...]

Cap The Credit Card Interest Rates!

February 18th, 2009 | No Comments

TARP funds are being dispursed to financial institutions today.
I just reviewed a story which addresses Washington State’s proposal to pass a bill which would limit the interest rate on credit cards to 12%.
House bill aims to cap interest rates
My thoughts on the subject were expressed in my comment to the story:

It should be a FEDERAL [...]

Swindlers Aren’t Capitalists, They Are Crooks!

February 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Unselfish Values and Morals. Is that what the USA lacks?
A huge reason for the present state of the country’s economy is the belief in so many of the populaces’ mind that there is only one person to be concerned with; Me!
Swindlers who believe their business, and wallets, will swell by taking advantage of the very [...]

SDI "Star Wars" - Still A Valid Defense

February 15th, 2009 | No Comments

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Remember Ronald Reagan’s “Strategic Defense Initiative”?
The SDI program, Star Wars, was proposed to protect us from threat of missile attack.
Imagine if a terrorist group sponsored by some extremist nation was to launch an ICBM at the USA.
Would our government be able to say it is meeting it’s obligation (set forth in the Preamble [...]