Monthly Archives: November 2010

Think Clearly, People, about This TSA Groping Scandal

Posted on November 11, 2010 by mesasmiles

The country has been coming to a slow boil over TSA screening measures. What’s disturbing is the TSA keeps lying to us. It started with introducing what are now being called “naked body scanners.” At first we were told that … Continue reading →

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Jim DeMint for President?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by mesasmiles

I hadn’t heard people speak of Jim DeMint for President before it was brought up by Fox News, but I like the idea. He has solid convinctions and courage. During the 2010 midterm election cycle he was interviewed by Mark … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann for President

Posted on November 9, 2010 by mesasmiles

I just got an e-mail that my Yahoo! post on Yahoo! Answers was chosen as the best answer to their question: “Would you approve of Michele Bachmann for President in 2012?” I just said that I thought she was very … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer, What Did You Just Say about Michele Bachmann?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by mesasmiles

I know that Charles Krauthammer is a contributor to NPR and writes a column for the Washington Post. Therefore, he has to be careful not to be too conservative. That’s just how it works. He likes his paychecks. He wants … Continue reading →

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Is Sarah Palin Running for President?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by mesasmiles

The Sunday before the midterm elections, Chris Wallace interviewed Sarah Palin on Fox News Sunday. It was a great interview. As expected, Chris tried to pin her down on presidential aspirations. I was struck by how she handled the question. She … Continue reading →

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Republicans Need New Leadership in the Senate

Posted on November 5, 2010 by mesasmiles

I was disgusted to hear the whining of Senator Lindsey Graham and Trent Lott about the Tea Party candidates who lost on Tuesday. In Delaware and Nevada, we nominated candidates who were too conservative, they said. If we don’t moderate … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Graham a Target for 2014

Posted on November 5, 2010 by mesasmiles

I watched Lindsey Graham’s interview with Greta Van Susteren on Fox last night. I was surprised to see him come out in favor of repealing Obamacare. Repeal it, he said, and replace it with better health care reform legislation. It’s … Continue reading →

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Medical Marijuana Proposition and the Tea Party

Posted on November 1, 2010 by mesasmiles

The Arizona ballot proposition that worries me the most is Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. I really dislike deception. This is promoted by people who want to smoke weed, but rather than come out and say that, they have to dress … Continue reading →

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Why Most Mormons Are Republicans

Posted on November 1, 2010 by mesasmiles

I was looking at an article posted on jewishjournal.com, a blog titled Jews and Mormons by Mark Paredes, titled “Why Most Mormons Are Republicans.” He attributes it to Mormons’ belief in self-reliance rather than turning to the government, and to … Continue reading →

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