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99% Spring Humor

Posted on 22. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 23, 2012 I had to laugh today at the following email. If you want to know how the 99% Spring is creative, this is a good example. Dear MoveOn member, This is shaping up … Continue reading →

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G8 Energy Policy

Posted on 22. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 22, 2012 It’s business-as-usual for the powers that be, according to the following statement made after the May 18-19 G8 summit at Camp David. No mention of hydrogen, solar, or wind sourced-energy, no mention … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Makes Ballot Access Difficult

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 21, 2012 I called the South Carolina Elections Commission this morning (803-734-9060) and asked if write-ins are allowed for federal Senators and House of Representatives. The woman who answered the phone said that write-ins … Continue reading →

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How Political Parties Will Divide (and Ruin) the USA

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

From my friend, Sally Baptiste, who used to align with the Tea Party until she realized that the parties are part of the problem… President George Washington warned us the political parties and factions/associations would divide a united people.  In … Continue reading →

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How Proposition 14 Works in California

Posted on 18. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 19, 2012 California’s Proposition 14, also known as the “Top Two Primaries Act” passed on June 8, 2010 and went into effect April 19, 2011. It affects elections for each state elective office and … Continue reading →

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Americans Elect Drops Out

Posted on 15. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 17, 2012 I must say, I was disappointed to find out that Americans Elect, a well-funded organization seeking third-party (read: independent) ballot access in all 50 states, has dropped out. At least they gave … Continue reading →

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Fracking in California

Posted on 14. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 3, 2012 Fracking is the dangerous method of oil and gas drilling that’s causing poisoned water and air in Wyoming, earthquakes in Ohio, and tap water that can light on fire in Pennsylvania.1 Fracking … Continue reading →

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Patriot Alert!

Posted on 14. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 2, 2012 If you believe in our Constitution and want to take America back…….Spread the Word……. We the People must go after the “Ballot Box Establishment” which includes the “GOP Establishment” and the “Fox … Continue reading →

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The Comedy of Louis C.K.

Posted on 14. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on May 1, 2012 I watch Louis’s show. It’s one of the few things on television that I Tivo. Watching his show is like witnessing a slow-motion train wreck: you can’t look away, even though you … Continue reading →

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The Sheehan Rule

Posted on 14. October 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on April 30, 2012 I like women. No, I love women. Occasionally I find a woman who is doing things that go above and beyond, and Cindy Sheehan is one of those women. I am reprinting … Continue reading →

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