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David Seaton: Ron Paul Interview (1988)

Source:The New Democrat Ron Paul, sounding less radical even as a Libertarian than I was expecting from him in 1988. He was talking about eliminating the income tax, which is something I would like to do, but then replacing it … Continue reading

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Edwin Black: ‘Banking On Iraq’

Source:Amazon– Edwin Black’s book. Source:The New Democrat  “New York Times and international bestselling author Edwin Black uncovers Iraq’s hidden economy and the companies that profit from its upheaval Big business and global warfare have long been fiery and symbiotic forces … Continue reading

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The National Interest: Paul R. Pillar: Right & Wrong Lessons From the Iraq War

Source:The New Democrat  I believe I know how Peter Beinart, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and John Kerry, feel about the 2003 Iraq War. See, I supported it to. I thought it would be a good opportunity to one, eliminate a … Continue reading

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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Judith Solomon: Medicaid at 50: A Critical and Evolving Pillar to U.S. Health Care

The New Democrat Medicaid, is a very important health insurance program for people in poverty including the working poor, but also people who are disabled and senior citizens. The fact that it is also for seniors, I believe shows a … Continue reading

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The New Republic: The Long March to Medicare

Source:The New Republic The fiftieth anniversary of the most successful government health insurance program in the country, if not the most successful health insurance program period. No other health insurer has provided more health insurance to more Americans than Medicare. … Continue reading

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Creators: Thomas Sowell- ‘Who Lost Iraq?’

Source:POLITICO– President’s George W. Bush and Barack H. Obama, both lost Iraq? “After the pro-Western government of China was forced to flee to the island of Taiwan in 1949, when the Communists took over mainland China, bitter recriminations in Washington … Continue reading

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US News: Peter Roff & Bob Woodward: ‘George W. Bush Didn’t Lie to Start Iraq War’

Source:U.S. News & World Report Do I think President George W. Bush lied to get America to go to war with Iraq? No, but I’m not a mind-reader either. And besides, unlike the Far-Left, I don’t see George W. as … Continue reading

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ABC News: This Week With George Stephanopoulos: Ron Paul (2012)

Source:ABC News– U.S. Representative Ron Paul (Libertarian, Texas) talking to ABC News. “Despite third place Nevada finish, Ron Paul vows a long campaign battle.” From ABC News Ron Paul, is 2012, running for President in a party that still had a … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1979-Week 16-Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys: Full Game

“Quality isn’t very good, but one of the all-time classics. Captain comeback, Roger Staubach’s last regular season game when he rallies them past the Redskins.” From Butjer’s Sports Classic If you look at the 1979 Redskins, not a deeply talented team … Continue reading

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Reason Magazine: Jacob Sullum: ‘Ted Cruz is Right About Taxes’

“If you have not done your taxes yet, do not count on getting help from the Internal Revenue Service in answering any last-minute questions that may arise. The IRS estimates that only half of the anxious and bewildered taxpayers who … Continue reading

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