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Socialism or Serfdom

The medieval serfs were powerless. The American serf has potential power through democracy. But first, the American people have to quit fighting among themselves and realize how they have been divided and conquered. Therein lies hope for the future—slim as it may be.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - The American people have lost it; if, indeed, they ever really had it.

What is it? It’s not something that can be readily defined but, by the end of this article, you’ll know what I’m talking about.

True Torah Jews Kicks Off Ad Campaign in Washington Post

...to make the distinction between Zionism and Judaism, and show respect for President Obama.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - As the Middle Eastern conflict continues to receive prominent media coverage on a daily basis, certain self-proclaimed Jewish leaders are issuing provocative statements in response to the of the American policies.

True Torah Jews are dedicated to informing the world that many Jews do not support the Zionist ideology which is diametrically opposite to the teachings of traditional Judaism.

Satisfying the System

"So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work" - Peter Drucker

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - Patrick Ryan in a column for Smithsonian shares an interesting story about novelist and essayist George A. Birmingham.

Marijuana: Where Does It Come From?

You probably have questions, who grows all these plants? Most of the time it is the Mexican Mafia.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I’ve posted about this before; see Medical Marijuana: Where Does It Come From? on Salem-News.com. It grows north as far as the Arctic Circle but best in real tropical areas.

It also grows in backyards, attics, bedrooms and basements. That said where does it really grow?

Has There Been a Paradigm Shift in American Politics?

As a young boy, I was taught to examine the individual running for office — to examine his or her background, experience, history and political record.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - For most of my life, the independent American voter has had clear choices between voting for a liberal candidate or a conservative candidate — usually either a Democrat or a Republican.

Then, depending on the situation at the time the voter visited the polling booth, he or she could decide which approach would be best for the state or the country.

Dr. Pot, or `The Most Dangerous Man in Oregon`

U of W senior journalism major, Willie Hayward interviews Dr. Phil Leveque.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - He is known by several different aliases that he didn’t personally create; The Oregonian coined him as a “danger to all his patients and the public in general” and the Oregon Medical licensing board claimed he “poses an imminent risk to public health and safety” and revoked his medical license in 2004.

Children and Profession

“Infancy misadventures have an impact upon their lives, leaving an inexhaustible fountain of melancholy in their hearts” - P. Brulat

(MADRID, Spain) - For half of the Spanish women population between the ages of 30 and 44, having a child has completely altered their work life.

They have been forced to reduce their daily hours of work, or even have had to leave their jobs for good.

Abolishing any Constitutionally Guaranteed Right Can Place us on a Very Slippery Slope!

The founding fathers each personally gave up a great deal in establishing our country as a sovereign entity.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - I understand that the Constitution was meant to be a living document that would change with the times, but there are certain basic rights that were included by the Founding Fathers that they deemed as critical to the establishment and/or continuation of the freedoms we enjoy today.

The right to keep and bear arms was one of these.

Isolation and Defamation: The Cost of Thinking Differently

"The big conflict arises because many scientists do not acknowledge that there is anything that is outside of the domain of science" - Michael Behe

(TEHRAN) - Michael Behe is an American scientist and biochemist. Being an intelligent design advocate, he serves as a professor of biochemistry at the University of Lehigh in Pennsylvania.

He is also a senior fellow at Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture.

Cirque du Soleil - KOOZA

Cirque du Soleil not only knows on how to put on a show, but they know how to treat their audiences.

(SALEM, Ore.) - During times of stress I don’t dream of chucking it all and moving to a desert island. I dream of chucking it all and joining the circus.

Not just any circus. Cirque du Soleil — Circus of the Sun. If you haven't seen it you’re missing out on the best show on Earth.