Mosque Near Ground Zero is a Religious Right

Whether you like the idea of a Muslim community center two blocks from Ground Zero or not, freedom of religion protects the rights of these individuals. Getting in the way is unconstitutional.

The SysAdmin Takes Over in Iraq

As the August 31st deadline for combat operations in Iraq to come to an end, those that are going to take control from the military are civilians. Specifically, it will the State Department that will, come October 2011, assume control of all the operations within the country. Never before has the State Department worked on [...]

Secretary of Defense Gates Needs to Make More Budget Cuts

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has made a lot of necessary cuts in the Pentagon, but if we are really going to stay solvent as a country, we are going to need to make more cuts. While it might hurt, these cuts are necessary to our prosperity as a nation.

Target Tests Citizens United and Fails

Target Corporation decided to donate money to MN Forward, a group that supporter Tom Emmer, a very right wing Republican. In response, people boycotted. This is why Citizens United is so great. We can now hold politicians accountable.

Renew Part of the Bush Tax Cuts, but Cut Spending

Democrats and Republicans want to see different outcomes for the Bush tax cuts. Cutting some of the taxes for people and keeping others is important. But, small business cannot be made to suffer or the economy will never truly recover.

Free Trade Agreements Are a Must For Economic Success

Free trade is an important thing for the success and economic growth of America. However, it needs to be true free trade and not free trade with a bunch of rules and stipulations.

What a New War on the Korean Peninsula Would Have Looked Like

While war has probably been diverted on the Korean peninsula, if it had happened, this is one approach that might have occurred.

What the 2010 Primaries Mean for America

What does the 2010 primary mean for America? Are the incumbents going to stay in office? With anger and fear so obvious amongst Americans, could this be the revolution we need?

Crash of ’08 Can be Blamed on Everyone

Bankers are only one party to be blamed for the Crash of 2008. It was also the cause of China, the government, the Fed and the average American person who wanted more than they could afford.

Arizona’s Immigration Law is Racial Profiling at Its Finest

Arizona has passed an immigration bill that, in so many words, makes it legal for cops to racially profile people. This is completely irresponsible and should not be allowed to stand.