Tag: Congress

• The Monday Fits: The Wannabe SuperHero Syndrome

  “The lies we tell other people are nothing to the lies we tell ourselves.” ― Derek Landy, Death Bringer Superheroes are not real. Tragic heroes are not real. Yet, we love them. It’s as if there is a new superhero movie rolling out every month. But why do we love them? Is it because we…

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  January 26, 2015

  Current Events, Politics, Social Commentary, Taxes

  2016 Campaign, accountability, America, Boehner, Congress, Dave Camp, EITC, Max Baucus, Michael Jordan, President Obama, Superhero, Tax Policy, Tax Reform

• There is More Good, Than Bad or Ugly

  The reason there are countries that limit speech is to prevent the creation, the creativity, and the self-awareness that comes with developing real opinions; the use of language, words, and vocabulary is so fundamental in our being.

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  November 6, 2014

  Freedom, Journalism, Politics, Social Media

  Congress, Democrats, Discourse, Freedom of Speech, Midterms, Obama, Republicans

• You Really Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know

  “True wisdom is knowing what you don’t know” ― Confucius I am a firm believer that with hard work and dedication you can accomplish just about anything that you set your mind to; it’s that optimistic gene. Optimism is just one of those things that you are born with or you’re not. You kind of can’t…

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  October 31, 2014

  Current Events, Education, Politics, Social Media

  America, Congress, Education, Federal Reserve, Income Inequality, Janet Yellen, middle class, Money, Politics, Social Capital, Wealth Inequality

• America – What is our Problem?

  

    “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway Everyone is born with a perspective. The list of variables that affect our perspective is endless, from our parents, lack of parents, social status, race, religion, educational opportunity, etc. These variables shape us to bond with…

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  August 21, 2014

  Current Events, Politics, Race, Social Commentary

  America, Approval rating, Congress, Declaration of Independence, Gallup Polls, Patriotism, Politics, Warren Buffett