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Trump takes lead over Clinton by 7 points

17 Jul

“Just days before the Republican National Convention is expected to formally nominate him for president, Donald Trump has taken his largest lead yet over Hillary Clinton.”

Source: White House Watch – Rasmussen Reports™

 
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Posted in Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Political parties, Politicians, Politics, Presidential campaign

 

Debunking Washington’s Big Lie

17 Jul

The federal government needs a foreign foe to take the people’s minds off the rotten domestic polices, maintain and build up the military-industrial comple  and do the bidding of our so-called allies. 

“By Jeff Faux at the Nation Where are you from?” the elderly man asked politely, as my wife and I strolled through his small Iranian village in early May. “America,” I answered. “Wonderful,” he said…”

Source: Debunking Washington’s Big Lie—–Why Iran Is Not Our Enemy | David Stockman’s Contra Corner

 

Trump blows it by picking Pence

17 Jul

“Donald Trump has done his country great service by simply telling the truth, tearing a few holes in the great fabric of lies that makes up American public discourse. The American people have responded to his boldness and independence.”

Source: Oh, Donald, Say It Ain’t So | Chronicles Magazine

 
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Posted in Donald Trump, Leadership, Political parties, Politicians, Politics, Presidential campaign, Republicans

 

An insightful assessment of our political culture

16 Jul

Law professor Butler Shaffer tells it like it is regarding our anti-humane culture.

Source: Thought Control

 
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Posted in Civil liberties, Corruption, Donal Trump, Hillary Clinton, Individual rights, Politicians, Politics, Progressives, Warfare state, Welfare state

 

Thumbs down for “maverick” Trump

16 Jul

How Trump blew his credibility by picking Pence.

Source: Dead Man Walking

 

Deja vu all over again?

15 Jul

Tom DiLorenzo points out the similarities of Reagan’s VP choice and Trump’s.

Source: Just a Coincidence?

 
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Posted in Donald Trump, Military-industrial complex, Politicians, Politics, Presidential campaign

 

New Jersey keeps getting on a bad list…and one that is off beat

15 Jul

“A new survey says N.J. has America’s most miserable town, but it’s also among the state’s 100 “kinkiest” communities. Below are both lists.”

Source: N.J. Has America’s Most Miserable Town — But It’s Among State’s 100 ‘Kinkiest,’ Surveys Say

 
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Posted in Economy, Education, Employment, Healthcare, New Jersey, Politicians, Poverty, Welfare state

 

Invisible Black Lives Lost

15 Jul

“Twenty-one murder victims were not killed by white cops, they are invisible men. Evidently, these black lives don’t matter.”

Source: What About Other Black Lives Lost?

 
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Posted in Crime, Police, Politicians, Politics, Race

 

Another dubious distinction for New Jersey

15 Jul

Guess what they all have in common?

“America is facing an infrastructure crisis. CNBC reveals which states have the worst roads, bridges, ports, airports and rail lines.”

Source: Crumbling America: 10 states with the worst infrastructure

 
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Posted in Democrats, Infrastructure, Local government, New Jersey, Politicians, Politics, Republicans, State government

 

So much for “police protection,” if true

15 Jul

Next week we will see if the police protect the public from thugs. If they don’t, then the myth of police protection wil be shattered. 

“If you’re attending the RNC, do not travel alone.”

Source: Cleveland Police have Issued “Stand Down” Order at RNC » Alex Jones’ Infowars: There’s a war on for your mind!

 
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Posted in Crime, Donald Trump, Local government, Police, Politicians, Politics

 

After Labor Day, the Democrats may have buyers’ remorse

15 Jul

If Hillary were a “strong” candidate, she would be leading Trump by HUGE margins now. Bernie revealed her weaknesses, and if he had hammered her about the emails, it is possible he would be the nominee.

“Some people were freaked out,” says one senator who attended the meeting.

Source: Democrats ‘freaked out’ about polls in meeting with Clinton

 
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Posted in Democrats, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Political parties, Politicians, Politics, Presidential campaign

 

Using their positions for personal benefit

14 Jul

Public authorities have become too powerful, having control over the private sector. Another dagger in New Jersey’s reputation.  No wonder businesses are hesitant to relocate here.  

“Federal authorities have charged former state Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox with conspiring to commit bribery, in a count tied his role as a lobbyist for United Airlines and the case against…”

Source: Fox charged with conspiring to commit bribery as Samson pleads guilty over ‘Chairman’s Flight’ | NJBIZ

 
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Posted in Corruption, Crony capitalism, Free markets, New Jersey, Political parties, Politicians, Politics, Privatization

 

End the “war on drugs”

14 Jul

Prohibition creates black markets and the deaths of innocent people throughout the country by the police hell bent on fighting this “war.”  Despicable  collateral damage.  Where is the supposed compassion of our elected officials and judges?

“Nickoy Ellis was sentenced to five years in NJ state prison for charges including official misconduct, according to authorities.”

Source: Former NJ corrections officer smuggled drugs into prison, authorities say

 
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Posted in Black markets, Corruption, Crime, Human rights, Individual rights, Leadership, Police, Politicians, Politics, War on drugs

 

Bernie, Bernie, Bernie…

14 Jul

The only “revolution” Bernie was touting was the discredited ideas of socialism.

Source: How Bernie spent his millions was anything but revolutionary.

 

Grossman: Trust fund and Atlantic City should declare bankruptcy

14 Jul

A compelling case to get debt under control and not raise the “gas tax.”   Murray Rothbard made the case to repudiate the national debt in 1992.

Source: Grossman: Trust fund and Atlantic City should declare bankruptcy

 
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Posted in Banks, Crony capitalism, Gas tax, Government debt, Leadership, New Jersey, New Jersey constitution, New Jersey Supreme Court, Politicians, Politics, State government