This post is a mix of my 2008 Wyoming Seminary Oratorical Contest-winning speech, a previous essay of mine on the issue, and a bit of fresh thoughts on the matter. You might be under the impression that you can now one day vote for the next President and Vice President of the United States. However, […]
It’s a Fan’s Game: Placing the Focus of the Game on the Fans
Watching one’s favorite sports team play is often an enthralling experience. The excitement of close calls, the enthusiasm shared by fellow spectators, and the eventual win makes watching sports a valued experience. The world of sports is multi-faceted, extending beyond the parameters of only throwing a ball around. There is the game, there are […]
Game playing in Congress placing the national security of the entire country at risk
On February 13, 2015 Rep. Tom McClintock of California asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives to expose a scandal in Washington. One that is placing the national security of the entire country at risk: “Mr. Speaker, as we count down the days to the shutdown of the Department […]
Hamas uses civilian populations as human shields by placing their missile batteries in densely populated areas and near schools, hospitals, and mosques
On December 9, 2014 Senator Brian SCHATZ of Hawaii rose to ask that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of No. 616, H. Con. Res. 107 – denouncing the use of human shields by terrorists: “Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 616, H. Con. Res. […]
No question of replacing Tosamaidan by Yusmarg: Rather
Srinagar, September 02, (Scoop News)-The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr Ab Rahim Rather has termed media reports that Yusmarg is being proposed to be leased out to Army for conducting artillery exercises, as totally baseless and ill-conceived. Reacting to media reports that appeared in a section of local press, Mr Rather said that […]
Rep. Michelle Bachmann described “placing handcuffs” on the President of the United States?
On August 1, 2014 there was an usual debate in Congress centering on the remarks of Representative Michele Bachmann. The debate read like this: “Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to strike from the Congressional Record the words of the gentlewoman from Minnesota who described placing a handcuff on one hand of the President’s—- Mr. […]
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