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Sorry, Rick Santorum. Chuck Norris has it in for you.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jon

It’s official. Rick Santorum has earned the ire of Walker, Texas Ranger. Game over.

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Wikipedia to Go Offline in Protest of Pending Legislation

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jon

Wikipedia is going to go dark for 24 hours in protest of litigation its founders believe compromises the openness of the internet and availability of information. Their explanation here is here. A brief message with the opportunity to look up … Continue reading →

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Romney Wins Again, But Entire Field Moves on to South Carolina

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jon

Tonight, Mitt Romney claimed his second nomination contest victory, putting him leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the field. While the actual number of delegates he needs to win is still a long way off, it’s getting harder … Continue reading →

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Really, Super Committee?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jon

Really? You couldn’t come up with anything? The Super Committee to Determine This Nation’s Future did nothing last week. Tasked with finding $1.2 trillion in reductions for our national debt (a number that is absolutely huge, unless you’re counting stars, … Continue reading →

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AmericansElect.org “One Year in Washington”

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jon
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Online push for 3rd-party candidate – Tim Mak – POLITICO.com

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jon

Online push for 3rd-party candidate – Tim Mak – POLITICO.com.

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Credit Where Credit is (Perhaps) Due

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jon

Over the past year, President Obama has achieved what can be objectively viewed as a number of foreign policy success, most notably in the United States’ ongoing War on Terror. Osama Bin Laden, on the run since 9/11, was killed … Continue reading →

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Washington Post/Bloomberg GOP Debate

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jon

The GOP Presidential candidates were back at it on Tuesday night for the fourth televised Republican debate. The field has solidified now, with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie officially not running, and Sarah Palin having opted out of the race … Continue reading →

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Viable Independent Ticket for 2012?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jon

AmericansElect.org is attempting to add a third major ticket to the 2012 Presidential ticket. The organization is well past the halfway mark of required signatures in its bid to put a presidential and vice-presidential candidate, elected in a primary in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Second GOP Debate, part II

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jon

Herman Cain seems content to push his ideas as a businessman, and not go after his opponents. He gets a lot of applause for his emphasis on business, and his hardscrabble background. I don’t seem him gaining enough traction, however. … Continue reading →

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