Ben Poole
Insight to the obvious (or what should be but for some reason isn't to others). Passionate about life, love, liberty, and vocal critic of hypocrisy and hidden agendas. Libertarian Conservative Independent (Political views - don't follow the parties but vote by studying the candidates platforms). Not a fan of socialism bu...
started following Paul Anderson, Jeff Tarbell, Susan Kraykowski, Devin Byrka, John Giokaris, Fred Phillips, Jesse Merkel, Jesse Merkel, Dave Heller, Barry Lyndon, Robert Taylor, Darcy Kempa, Malik Achakzai, Seamus Light, Omar Shaukat, Michael Luciano, Cameron English, Lawrence Sampson, Matthew Hipple, Douglas Goodman, Lawrence Sampson, Mark Kogan, Gary W. Patterson, Jr., Sabith Khan, Edward Williams, 3 months ago
What a difference preparation makes. Paul Clement was as smooth as Solicitor General Donald Verrilli was nervous. Clement successfully argued why the bill is unconstitutional.
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The recent events involving the Jetblue pilot who reportedly demonstrated erratic and bizarre behavior before being subdued by passengers is indicative of the post-9/11approach to law enforcement
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Trayvon Martin’s past school suspension is irrelevant to the case; paying any attention to it perpetuates racism and the criminalization of black youth
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Martin’s murder calls for a critical evaluation of the laws and institutions that perpetuate racism and contributed to the murder of Trayvon and the protection of his killer.
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Libertarian Senator Rand Paul tells Congress that if they want to start a new war, they need to officially declare it first.
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Live updates of the Supreme Court health care debate.
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New documentary, Ain't Easy Being Green, features Rick Santorum in his 2006 Senate Campaign defeat.
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The call from Pakistan to demand an apology from the U.S. should be taken seriously if close relations are to be maintained within the region. Failure to do so could destroy the friendship.
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North Korea's satellite launch may be an ICBM test in disguise. Despite recent agreements with the U.S., it's too soon to drop our guard.
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Pro-company laissez-faire will not fix the structural failures in U.S. capitalism. Only pro-people policies can solve our nation's low competitiveness, instability, and investment deficit.
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President Obama's ability to manage the budget deficit is seriously in question. Who can get our country back on fiscal track?
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- 4 months ago
Ron Paul should quit the GOP race by May 1 and announce an independent run in order to keep his campaign alive and put pressure on both parties.
Ben Poole Perhaps, I just need to go away. If that is what Joanne meant - well, II understood but disagree. Well, can't blame anyone unless they don't vote. Everyone is entitled to a voice but I'll be screaming at the GOP while I vote for th...