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Texas A&M freshman Manziel wins Heisman Trophy – CNN.com

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  (CNN) — Texas A&M freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel on Saturday was named the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, making history. Manziel, whose exploits led to his being dubbed "Johnny Football," is the first freshman to win the Heisman, college football’s most prestigious award. "This is a moment I’ve dreamed about since I’ve been a kid, […]

Anyone That May Receive Social Security Must Read This

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The article in Slate titled CPI Unchained by Matthew Yglesias must be read and comprehended by every American that may possibly be depending on receiving Social Security. While the politicians are claiming that the battle over the fiscal cliff will not involve Social Security, every American citizen will need to remain vigilant. It is easy […]

Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ Is Now A Democrat

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Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ has made it official, he is now on the Democratic team. He was the Republican Governor between 2008 and 2011. According to the Tampa Bay Times he will be running for Florida Governor again against current Republican governor Rick Scott. According to the Tampa Bay Times: It was just a […]

Coffee Party Radio: Politics Done Right w/Egberto Willies–Cliff, Taxes, Jobs, & Debt? Sat 12–2PM Central

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Click to listen to PODCAST Politics Done Right with Egberto Willies Saturday 12:00 Noon Central/1:00 PM Eastern   Call In, talk and/or Listen: (646) 929-2495 This has been an eventful “non-eventful” week. While it may seem that very little changed with regards to the fiscal cliff, the nuanced change in the narrative on the President’s […]

Guested On HuffPost Live Discussing Debt Ceiling, Obama’s Inauguration, & Ellen DeGeneres

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I was a guest on HuffPost Live to discuss several news topics on Huffington Post. These were Debt Ceiling, President Obama’s inauguration, and Ellen DeGeneres. The 14th amendment would allow President Obama to unilaterally raise the debt ceiling in the event of a standoff, but the White House says it won’t play that card. Let […]

If Obamacare Saved $1.5 Billion Last Year Think What Single Payer Would

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The Huffington Post article titled “Obamacare Health Insurance Rules Saved Customers $1.5 Billion Last Year: Study” should leave everyone scratching their heads. Obamacare ensures that at least 80% of premiums for individual policies and 85% of premiums for group policies are used for medical care; at least for those that choose to sign up. Those […]

Jon Stewart Gets Of The Absurdity Of Republicans Voting Against UN Disability Treaty (VIDEO)

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Jon Stewart is hoping we have reached the ROCK BOTTOM of Republican irrationality with this last act of abject stupidity if not immorality. Republicans voted down the United Nations’ Disabilities Treaty. 155 nations around the world so far have ratified it. The intent of the United Nations’ Disabilities Treaty, which is modeled after our own […]