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Fed Cuts Key Rate 3/4 Points

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Wow, the Federal Reserve has reacted dramatically to the global markets spinning out of control.  According to KCCI TV’s web site this morning, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate to 3.5%: In a statement on its Web site, the Federal Reserve took the action in...

Where in the World is Fred Thompson?

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We’ve had a number of hits on this site today that appear to be attempts by our fellow Fred-heads to find out what’s going on with Fred.  Does anyone know for sure?  I’m still hoping he stays in… Florida’s just around the corner! Fred,...

Huck Chucks His Integrity?

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To a group in Myrtle Beach, did Mike Huckabee really say: “You don’t want people from outside the state coming in and telling you what to do with your flag,” Huckabee told an audience in Myrtle Beach. “If somebody came to Arkansas and told us...

Foreign invaders, er investors

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The current state of our nation’s economy is a little troubling for me.  Make no mistake about my anxiety because I choose to believe that our economy remains strong as our President continues to proclaim.  However, as I hear continously from our presidential...

Martin Luther King Jr.

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I am white, grew up in a predominantly white community in Connecticut, later moving to Rochester NY, and eventually Iowa. In Connecticut, I experienced the busing of the late 60’s and early 70’s, which was extremely difficult for all of the students. There...

Asian Markets Dive…

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According to the WSJ, on fears that the US will experience a recession (perhaps due to the possibility of Ron Paul getting elected president), the major Asian indexes fell anywhere from 4-8%. Evidently Bush’s stimulus package did not impress. Let’s hope...

Currently Reading…

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Well, I’m finally reading Neal Boortz & John Linder’s “The FairTax Book”.  I’ll let you know when I’m done.  If you’ve been here a while, you know I’m not convinced that the IRS is easily eliminated without...

Iowa Legislature Thoughts

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I have not had an opportunity to keep up with this year’s legislative session in Iowa due to being distracted by the Primaries and Caucuses. The Des Moines Register has hit a couple of retail related topics this weekend.  On one I agree with them, and the other...

1 Year from Today…

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January 20, 2009, we will be inaugurating a new President. Only 1 candidate truly really reflects a true conservative point of view, and that’s Fred Thompson. That said, here’s where we are. Still somewhat early in the process, but here’s the thing....
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