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Second Grader's Precious 'Chocolate Bullets' Plan Earns Handwritten Note From Vice President Biden

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:13:00 +0000

A 7-year-old Wisconsin boy has come up with a rather delicious way to solve the gun control debate in this country. And it’s won the support of one very high-ranking politician. A second grader identified only as Myles at Wisconsin’s Downtown Montessori Academy wrote Vice President Biden a letter several months ago with his plan [...]

Ray Nagin Indicted On Corruption Charges

Michael Scott — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:28:05 +0000

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was indicted Friday on charges that he used his office for personal gain, accepting payoffs, free trips and gratuities from contractors while the city was struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The federal indictment accuses Nagin of accepting more than $160,000 in bribes and truckloads of [...]

Ashley Judd Considering Run For U.S. Senate In 2014

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:39:51 +0000

Actress Ashley Judd could be looking toward politics for her next job. The younger sister to Wynonna Judd and daughter to Naomi Judd is said to be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2014, but in a statement, she would only go as far as indicating that it's possible -- but too early -- to discuss the potential campaign.

Election Day 2012: Country Stars Push Fans To Exercise Their Right To Vote

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:43:17 +0000

It’s Election Day, and country music’s biggest stars are joining the push to make sure every eligible voter takes time to get to the polls before they close tonight. The importance of the election is clear to every concerned American. While most singers are only providing reminders to their fans, others are using social media [...]

'The Redskins Rule' Has Correctly Predicted Every Presidential Election Except 1 Since 1940!

Michael Scott — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Ever wondered what Football and Politics have in common? Nope, I haven’t either…until I just heard about “The Redskins Rule“.

Early Voting For Presidential Election Starts Oct. 23rd

Michael Scott — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:19:47 +0000

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is encouraging all Louisianians eligible to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election to vote early. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and continues through Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, Oct. 28. “I anticipate high voter turnout for the Nov. 6 election,” [...]

Pastor Suggests Parents "Beat The Gay" Out Of Their Children [Audio]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:02:02 +0000

I don't post this as an endorsement of the message or to denounce another persons beliefs. I would like you to listen to it and offer your opinions on the words being spoken.

Presidents, Who is Your Favorite?

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:35:29 +0000

Do you remember films that taught us to duck and cover in the event of nuclear war? Like a desk was going to keep us safe from radioactive fallout. Do you remember when the words "in color" were included in the beginning of a lot of television shows? Do you remember how all the television stations carried the broadcast of astronauts blasting off to the moon? If you do, then you have no doubt heard the phrase, "Any child can grow up to be President of the United States".

Liars Lie A Stolen Story!

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:40:52 +0000

If you can't count on honesty in a lying contest then just who can you trust these days? Some things just have to be considered sacred and the misuse of facts, the basic truth and taxpayer money has got to be done at a higher level. Still, we are let down by those that put themselves above the untruth and lie about their lying ability. Confused?

Politics=Bad Words

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:57:39 +0000

It seems like every year there is a new word or phrase that catches on and we all quickly come to understand its meaning. In the world of politics the association of a name and suffix have created some of the more nifty new phrases for the year 2010. Let me know if there are any phrases or words that you've heard this year that we need to include on our list!