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Who Is Anna Hazare?

Posted on 10. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 2, 2011 India – activist – Anna Hazare Every day I learn something new. This morning I found out about a relatively “new” public figure (at least to Northern India) who is protesting the … Continue reading →

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Enchanting Politics

Posted on 9. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 1, 2011 enchantment – enchanting – politics – Thomas Moore – Benjamin Franklin virtues I know, I know. It sounds like an oxymoron: enchanting politics. So let me make an argument for why politics … Continue reading →

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The 23rd Psalm Spoken by the Cherokee People

Posted on 8. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on October 31, 2011 The Great Father above a Shepherd Chief is. I am his and with Him I want not. He throws me out a rope and the name of the rope is love, And … Continue reading →

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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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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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