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The Case for Voting for Foster Campbell in Deep Red State

So John Kennedy says he will proudly work with conservatives in Congress and the new President. Folks in Louisiana, voting against Hillary for President to support Donald Trump is one thing, but voting for John Kennedy as Senator, a man who will work with Congress and the President to privatize Social Security and Medicaid and raise taxes on the middle class is an entirely different thing. …

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Love Ultimately Trumps Hate

Over the last several days, I think I have been experiencing post-election shock disorder (PESD). I’ve been angry, sad, in denial, and depressed. I’ve said some things that are not conducive to furthering a progressive agenda and is not consistent with our slogan that love trumps hate. I’m tired of carrying a heavy heart. So now I’m going to forgive myself so I can forgive others. I’m going to…

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Cost of Freedom

William F Buckley once argued that a free society by necessity allows for an unequal society. Thus if we truly believe in freedom, we accept the natural inequality between the rich and the poor. Without the possibility of unevenness, he argues, we are really not free to choose and live as we so desire. Buckley’s idea of enhancing freedom is deregulating and shrinking the government. He believes…

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America Will Not Regress

America will not go backwards. She will continue to move forward. Gays are not going back in the closet. Muslims will not wear IDs. Latinos will not disappear and women will not be having illegal abortions in a back alley. Americans won’t be terrorized with the antics of fear. Hope always prevails over fear. Americans are with us on this.

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Voters put Louisiana First by Electing John Bel Edwards

Today is a new chapter in Louisiana politics. The election of John Bel Edwards restores honor and integrity to our state government. Jindal’s days are now numbered. Thank you Louisiana for voting to #putlouisianafirst ! The politics of hope has trumped the politics of fear and division in Louisiana and the whole nation has taken notice.

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Republicans Evade Truth About Minimum Wage

During the Republican Presidential debate, not one candidate endorsed raising the minimum wage, arguing that in this age of competition, doing so would harm the small businesses and the economy. Interestingly, the data do not support their rhetoric. Cities that have raised the minimum wage have witnessed economic growth. Seattle is a prime example. After raising the minimum wage incrementally,…

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John Bel Shines in Press Forum; Vitter on Attack

John Bel Edwards showed integrity, passion and good leadership values in the joint press conference forum held today with Senator Vitter He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the budget process and identified key areas of concern in the budget such as Louisiana’s severance tax exemption on offshore oil drilling. In contrast, Senator David Vitter showed a lack of understanding of the budget…

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Using Conscioussness to Create a Better World

The simple definition of consciousness is how we perceive our subjective reality and experiences. The term subjective precedes reality in order to underscore the fact that it is our thoughts that arise from consciousness that create our own reality. Thus, reality is subjective. Over the course of our history, as our brains have increased in size, we have become more complex beings, enabling us…

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Consciousness

Many people are aware of the simple definition of consciousness, but even the most intelligent among us fail to understand how and why we are conscious beings. Scientists have now made strides regarding the composition of consciousness, which aims to explain exactly how and why we are conscious. Just as a solid or liquid compromises a certain pattern of molecules that make them just that,…

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Consciousness

Many people are aware of the simple definition of consciousness, but even the most intelligent among us fail to understand how and why we are conscious beings. Scientists have now made strides regarding the composition of consciousness, which aims to explain exactly how and why we are conscious. Just as a solid or liquid compromises a certain pattern of molecules that make them just that,…

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Not Time to Panic!

The prospect of another economic meltdown is nothing but a bunch of hype. Yes, the stock market has witnessed a correction, but honestly it was overvalued compared to the fundamentals of the economy. The DIJA has gone from 7000 in 2007 at the height of the crash to 18,000 recently. The market was certainly overheated and not consistent with the economic data. The DIJA is now much more in line…

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Not Time to Panic!

The prospect of another economic meltdown is nothing but a bunch of hype. Yes, the stock market has witnessed a correction, but honestly it was overvalued compared to the fundamentals of the economy. The DIJA has gone from 7000 in 2007 at the height of the crash to 18,000 recently. The market was certainly overheated and not consistent with the economic data. The DIJA is now much more in line…

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Iran deal a no brainier. Schumer must go.

It’s time for Chuck Schumer to either switch parties or decline the minority Senate leader position for his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. If Nixon can negotiate with China and Reagan can negotiate with the Soviets, the US can negotiate with Iran. The verification process and demands on the enrichment program are stronger than what we ever had imposed on Iran. This may not be the perfect…

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Honoring South Carolina Victims

I’m saddened by the tragedy that took place in Charleston, South Carolina. Indeed, this should be labeled as an act of terrorism. We must acknowledge and understand the perpetual racial divisions that still persist in our country today in order to adequately move towards a post racial society. We are one race, the human race. We are all God’s children, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity,…

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Disabled are Americans too; Rand Paul Wrong

Some people are unable to work due to either a physical or mental ailment. As a society, we have an obligation to care for our disabled citizens. If you can work, be happy, but don’t deride the disabled Americans who are a part of our culture, our country and our society. Neglecting to care for the disabled is analogous to ignoring our common humanity. I utterly reject the notion that some…

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Military Industrial Complex Defines US Economic System

The military industrial complex defines the United States’ economic system. There is no question that elite leaders of industry collaborate on and influence our foreign policy in an effort to boost corporate profits. It is the reason our foreign policy is so convoluted and schizophrenic. We sell weapons to guerrilla groups and enemies of Israel to bolster the U.S. arms industry. The weapons’…

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ISIS a Global Threat

Make no mistake about it, ISIS is a threat to not only Israel and the United States and we must stop them with military action. We created the mess and now we have to deal with its consequences. The Islamic State is a direct result of our occupation of Iraq. ISIS leadership has exploited US abuses in Iraq and has radicalized many moderate Muslims. ISIS wishes to institute a seventh century…

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