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League of Women Voters Hamstrung

Posted on 7. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 30, 2011 By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau Reporting from Tallahassee, Fla.— Barack Obama may have won this crucial state three years ago on the Sunday before election day when “souls to the polls” … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Our Unalienable Right

Posted on 6. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 29, 2011 Yes, but what is happiness and how do I get some? If happiness is mentioned right in our Declaration of Independence, you had best believe it was important to our forefathers. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Milton Friedman

Posted on 6. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 28, 2011 I understand why people like Milton’s economic theories. He appeals to me also. Here’s one of his quotes: “There are four ways in which you can spend money. You can spend your … Continue reading →

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Thinning Peaches

Posted on 3. May 2013 by admin

Here are some “before” and “after” shots of my Red Baron peach tree that I thinned yesterday. My rule of thumb: remove all but the largest specimens, and only keep one peach for every 6 inches of branch length. NEVER … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Aid

Posted on 3. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 27, 2011 Why do the banks come out looking “clean” and Obama blamed for the failure of his “mortgage aid” and the financial crisis? The more you look into the reasons for the financial … Continue reading →

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We Need A Mensch

Posted on 3. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 26, 2011 I believe that we have yet to meet the person who will be elected our next president in 2012. That is why I feel a great hope for this country. People around … Continue reading →

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Grover

Posted on 3. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 25, 2011 taxes – tax reform – Grover Norquist – Americans for Tax Reform If you don’t know the Americans for Tax Reform pledge you need to know right away. Nobody has done more … Continue reading →

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GMO’s Are Not Free

Posted on 1. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 24, 2011 and updated on May 1, 2013 GMO – Monsanto – seed – Cargill Nobody seems to know what GMO really means to the future of seed. Yeah, sure, people might know it … Continue reading →

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Those Frackin’ Chemicals

Posted on 30. April 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 23, 2011 Fracking – hydraulic fracturing – energy – chemicals – ground water – contamination Yesterday I wrote how energy companies go ahead and drill first, answer questions later. I meant what I said. … Continue reading →

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Leave It To An Oil Company

Posted on 29. April 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 22, 2011 Fracking – oil company – energy – NYSDEC – New York fracking – Pennsylvania fracking – hydraulic fracturing – marcellus shale Do you trust your friendly neighborhood oil company? Do you think … Continue reading →

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