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Merry Christmas to the Food Stamp, er, SNAP recipients
On a late Christmas Eve run to the local grocery, I realized how much Christmas cheer I’ve really been spreading! by Michael Naragon Due to my new addiction to the children’s Christmas gift, a Nintendo Wii, I’ll make this relatively … Continue reading
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A Response to the G.O.P.: Get Back to the Basics Or Get Out
The Republican Party, in an attempt to appear concerned with the opinions of their base, sent out a questionnaire about the Obama agenda. I would like to offer up my annotated responses. by Michael Naragon The G.O.P. has taken a … Continue reading
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Thanks to Nelson, the future of Nebraska football should be interesting.
After securing a deal to ensure that 49 states pay for Nebraska’s Medicaid and Medigap, Senator Ben Nelson has changed his state’s image. by Michael Naragon It finally happened. The Washington inevitable has come to pass. What was extortion has … Continue reading
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Government Welfare Encourages Obesity… or so it appears
On Thursday, the state-by-state obesity rankings were announced. As a cynic, my first thought was, “I wonder if the fattest states are also those which spoon out the highest levels of welfare?” Turns out the data correlates quite nicely. by … Continue reading
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