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RFID Threat

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on April 10, 2012 Do you know what a RFID chip is? It stands for Radio Frequency ID and they are tiny chips that can be embedded in products, pets, or people. They can be read … Continue reading

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Good People In The World

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on April 9, 2012 I just finished moderating the third nonpartisan presidential debate, and I am excited! What we are doing is so important, to have on record what the future leaders of our country are … Continue reading

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Lobbyists Pay and Get Paid

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 30, 2012 The following article is re-“printed” from Time Magazine and written by Steven Brill, first published June of 2010. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2001015,00.html The 40 people I saw in that Capitol Hill corridor in mid-June were … Continue reading

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Buried Heads

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 29, 2012 “Thoughtless is the man who buries his ideals, surrendering to the common fate.” –Unknown When I speak to young people of the coming wind-solar-hydrogen age, they are very excited and know that … Continue reading

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I Want to Inspire You

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 28, 2012 What made America great? We decided to be number one. So why might we lose our edge along the way? By settling for less than the best. That’s what we do every … Continue reading

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Our Next President

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 27, 2012 I’m still looking for our next president. I’m not satisfied with the current crop of candidates. They have no vision, they haven’t offered any new ideas for getting us to energy independence … Continue reading

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Kick Supreme Court’s Decision

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 26, 2012 Common Cause has launched a coordinated effort to overturn the Citizens United ruling. Citizens United v FEC basically gives corporations the same “free speech” rights to corporations and unions as people, effectively … Continue reading

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Why Does America Have to Lead?

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 25, 2012 Because we still have free speech at the moment. People complain that our manufacturing jobs are going overseas because it’s cheaper to do dirty jobs elsewhere, when places like China don’t have … Continue reading

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Superfunds

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 24, 2012 In February 2002, the White House unveiled a new policy on global warming that rejected many of the fundamental principles of the Kyoto treaty and emphasizes self-regulation by business. It also waived … Continue reading

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Bio Terrorism

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on March 23, 2012 It frustrates me no end that we can’t draw a line from pollution and voluntary assaults (like mercury absorbed when we consume fish) on our bodies directly to autism and cancer. Further, … Continue reading

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