MONTICELLO — Even if you don’t enjoy politics, debates can be fun! The first Democlican-Republicrat debate starts at 9 p.m. EST from the University of Denver campus in Colorado. The New Civil Rights Movement provides Debate Lingo cards pictured at right, or you can play Amnesty International’s Human Rights Presidential Bingo online or by downloading…
MONTICELLO — You’ve seen the national conventions of the Democlicans and the Republicrats. Soon you will see them square off through your devil’s box, i.e. your computer or television. But you deserve to know all of your choices. Which is why this campaign will change focus to support a petition drive from four different political…
MONTICELLO — In hopes of limiting facebook political rants, I’m blogging for those wishing to consider and discuss. We just thought it was ugly so far. *** Prior to Labor Day weekend, I plan to vote for Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate. In a nutshell, here’s why: If you want to keep the wars, vote…
MONTICELLO — We believe knowledge gives power to the American voter. Therefore, we find it necessary to ask for that which should already be freely given in this 21st Century. Whereas we are the free citizens of the United States, Whereas we elect our president through the ballot instead of the bullet, Whereas we can…
Click the above link for info on the quiz to determine which U.S. Presidential candidate most aligns with your views.
Are you among those wishing to break America’s duopoly in national politics? Do you know if your candidate actually shares your views? In 2012, don’t vote the party line; vote for the candidate who represents you. Find out through this quiz! Made by self-proclaimed unaffiliated political enthusiasts, the quiz allows you to expand responses and…
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley seems to like the taste of his own toes. He sticks his foot in his mouth so often that people down south have taken to calling him “Goober” after the character on the Andy Griffith Show who just could not keep his mouth shut even though he rarely knew what he…
MONTICELLO — A few months ago I decided I would not vote for Barack Obama in 2012; now I have determined no one deserves to stay in their elected post this year. First, though, I cannot vote for someone who tears down the Bill of Rights. It’s one of the reasons I HATED George Bush,…
MONTICELLO — Two black cats laze on the hardwoods while the gray perches in the high chair. Cats — big and small — seldom waste steps, in essence an efficiently ruthless killing machine. If not on the prowl, they move in moderation. Life is generally good in moderation. Excess breeds addiction. *** According to historian…
Continuing a long-running trend