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…
Did you hear? Now they want to share EVERYTHING. Government trade back and forth with companies. Demolish any barriers between them. Privacy? What an outdated concept, please. Gave that up when you logged on for the first time. Realize: Double-edged swords cut both ways. On CISPA, Tell your senator to VOTE NO!
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — As we get older and look at our meager earnings/savings compared to the time investments in our careers, government and taxes provide easy targets to those looking to blame someone for their fate (myself included). “If only they’d let me get paid an honest day’s wages for all of the work…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — I just took a survey administered by Free Press. I give you my answers here if you want to see what I think about the future of journalism and the Republic. I suggest you take the survey yourself to tell the FTC what type of media you need to make informed decisions…
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 29) — I never got rid of Comcast the last time I complained, primarily due to my wife’s concern about missing the Daily Show. However, with hulu.com now available, I may not need this giant anymore. We’re paying Comcast $106 monthly for cable and Internet service. That’s not a bad…
Evidence of Bush-Rove Crimes Hidden Away in Southern Town? by Glynn Wilson CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hidden away in the basement of a bank building on Broad Street here, there is a bank of computer servers containing all the evidence Congress and the courts need to investigate and prosecute all the crimes of the Bush years.…
An Arkansas Traveler By Ronald Sitton MONTICELLO, Ark. — I’m sittin’ in the carriage house without any television or Internet, save that which sporadically appears through wireless waves emanating from somewhere in the neighborhood. I want to see President Obama’s State of the Union address, but refuse to pay for cable at a place I…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — I recently attended the Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Advisers annual conference in Kansas City, Mo. Students seemed worried that the media as we know it will not be there once they get out of school. Who’s to blame them considering the continual death tolls: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/29/business/media/29carr.html Considering we’ve just gone from three national…
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Moms carried small children on their hips while the pre-teens looked around in disgust. Elderly women moved ahead to sit down while their husbands kept their place in line. Younger men and women spoke in hushed tones. Though crowded, nobody wanted to leave and miss their chance. Early Christmas shopping?…
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – I believe my rights end where other folk’s rights begin, and vice-versa. A friend in Kentucky e-mailed a link to Felonspy.com, which allows you to search for violent criminals who live in your area. A useful tool, even if ethically questionable; I think I think I’d like to know more. Did…