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Christopher Goffos

Christopher is an Ashbrook Scholar and is pursuing a degree in Political Science and History with minors in Philosophy and Applied Music as a sophomore at Ashland University.

[Satire] Ron Paul Falls in Line with GOP, Declares Support for War with Iran and Never-Ending War on Islam
[Satire] Ron Paul Falls in Line with GOP, Declares Support for War with Iran and Never-Ending War on Islam

In a dramatic reversal, Ron Paul has announced he will support a preemptive strike on Iran, along with the return of U.S. troops to Iraq, a never-ending war on Islam, and a CIA-led Cuba Spring.

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Christopher Goffos Oh, I see now! You're just trolling. So much for the whole "thoughtful discussion" bit.

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President Obama's State of the Union Address: Just What We Needed to Hear
President Obama's State of the Union Address: Just What We Needed to Hear

Tough and enthusiastic language molded to appeal to the average American made this State of the Union one to remember.

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Christopher Goffos No. I'd much rather prefer results. If I don't see results that support his pretty rhetoric skills, his rhetoric skills aren't worth two cents.

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The GOP Wages A War Against Planned Parenthood and Women's Rights
The GOP Wages A War Against Planned Parenthood and Women's Rights

The GOP’s commitment to ending America's budget deficit comes at a cost to women's reproductive health.

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Christopher Goffos That's still up for debate, sir...

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Do We Need the Pope Anymore?
Do We Need the Pope Anymore?

The Pope is an unelected despot who claims infallibility and presides over a country of 800 people. Why do world leaders still care about what he has to say?

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Christopher Goffos What do you mean by "nonsubscribers"? Taxpayers should pay taxes for all diplomatic relations (diplomacy is part of national defense, a necessary function of government). Your claim that taxpayers should have a say in the message of said di...

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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Would Not Get Along With Mitt Romney or Barack Obama
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Would Not Get Along With Mitt Romney or Barack Obama

Were MLK alive today, he would find no friends in the American political establishment.

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Christopher Goffos I don't believe I laid out any criteria for you, but ok.

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Time For Parliamentary Democracy in America?
Time For Parliamentary Democracy in America?

The deadlock and polarization in the American political system might be solved through an introduction of parliamentary democracy.

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Christopher Goffos A nice idea (that was pretty much the basis of early Greek and Roman politics, by the way), but notice the sizes of their communal councils. That form of government could not transfer to our large population and lifestyle in a practical manner - henc...

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Video of Marines Urinating on Taliban Will Have Massive Diplomatic Implications For U.S.
Video of Marines Urinating on Taliban Will Have Massive Diplomatic Implications For U.S.

A video of Marines urinating on dead Taliban is another blow to America's human rights record in the War on Terror.

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Christopher Goffos Your statement is a terribly inflated generalization and should not be taken at face value.

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Roe v. Wade Protects Women's Right to Control Their Bodies
Roe v. Wade Protects Women's Right to Control Their Bodies

Roe v. Wade protects women's fundamental right to make informed decisions about their bodies and the bundles of cells they carry.

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Christopher Goffos Me personally? No, probably not economically, maybe morally if she asks. But I contribute to organizations that can and will.

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Warren Buffett Could Be Leading the Charge for a Moral Capitalism in America
Warren Buffett Could Be Leading the Charge for a Moral Capitalism in America

As the Great Recession has shown, capitalism can be a double-edged sword that hurts society. It's time to re-think American capitalism.

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Christopher Goffos "No room for nice men in capitalism"? Why, then, is he on this list? http://www.forbes.com/forbes-400/ I'm not agreeing with the opinion of the writer of this article, but it's not like Buffett was cold while earning his millions.

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To Set Monetary Policy and Regulate Inflation, We Need the Fed
To Set Monetary Policy and Regulate Inflation, We Need the Fed

Though the Federal Reserve is far from perfect, it still provides a vital function for the U.S. economy.

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Christopher Goffos My point is, as Mariah has demonstrated, the Fed provides necessities and therefore should be reformed instead of thrown out.

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Overturn Roe v. Wade to Protect Human Life

The entire Roe v. Wade case was based on a lie from the beginning and fosters a culture of killing, so the Court should overturn the decision.

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Christopher Goffos It looks as if my attempt to discuss abortion from a constitutional perspective without being called a religious zealot from the right has failed miserably. I tried.

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