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Nobody wants more health insurance
People are interested in some assurance that health care won’t bankrupt them. Insurance is the most common vehicle for that today, but that’s not because people inherently want insurance – just see those young and healthy people who would rather not get insurance because their brain assures them they don’t need it. Continue reading
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The pundits who cry wolf
We should all know what it means to “cry wolf” and while pundits across the political spectrum are prone to dong so, those on the liberal end of the spectrum should be kicking themselves right about now that because of … Continue reading
Posted in culture, National, politics, thoughts
Tagged Clinton, discourse, Donald Trump
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Choosing a Third Party Candidate
If you are choosing a Third Party candidate to vote for, choose one who demonstrates the traits of a decent president. This year, choose Evan McMullin. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, endorsements, Evan McMullin, national candidates
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A Time for Contrition
Half an apology from a man who publicly declares a policy of no remorse in his life proves that he doesn’t understand the power of words and should not be entrusted with such a position of influence as he is seeking.
If he is “our best option” in the election then our society has bigger problems than who is sitting on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Donald Trump, national candidates
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Real solutions require internal change
Donald Trump says he wants to “make America great again” but he proposes to do it in all the wrong ways. If we were willing to solve our actual problems rather than blaming them on others he would have no appeal as a candidate. Continue reading
Posted in National, politics
Tagged 2016, Ann Coulter, Donald Trump, immigration, Matt Walsh
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Carly Fiorina
If the question before me were “should Carly Fiorina be our next President?” the answer would have to be I really don’t know yet. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Carly Fiorina, endorsements, national candidates
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John Kasich
I anticipated a decent amount of political experience but was surprised to find even more political experience than expected. Even when we need a change of course experience is a valuable commodity. Continue reading
Lawrence Lessig
I wanted Lawrence Lessig to be a viable candidate but I can’t let hope override the facts. Continue reading
Posted in National, politics
Tagged 2016, Larry Lessig, national candidates, not endorsed
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Ted Cruz
Ted’s values centered approach and his open “judge me based on my past actions” attitude make him a candidate deserving of consideration. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, endorsements, national candidates, Ted Cruz
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George Pataki
I went into this with no opinion of George Pataki but I conclude that as a candidate he is simply a placeholder in case the voters reject all the candidates who are really trying to win the nomination. Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, George Pataki, national candidates, not endorsed
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