Category archives for: Politics

The Common Good

The Common Good

By Doron Tauber
There is no such thing as the “common good”; it is just a term used by politicians in order to gain control over our lives in the name of equality and “fairness”. When the government wants to control your life and bring you down to the life they think you should be living, [...]

Disastrous Comments

Disastrous Comments

By Valeria Rotella
In the wake of a catastrophe of epic proportions, you would think people would know that now is the time to keep snarky comments to themselves.
No such luck.
Two weeks ago, the nation of Haiti was hit by an earthquake of enormous magnitude. It has left more than 150,000 dead and hundreds of thousands [...]

Universal Healthcare: A Gateway Drug?

Universal Healthcare: A Gateway Drug?

by Doron Tauber
As most of you probably know, the Universal Healthcare bill passed in the House of Representatives by an extremely slim margin. Tension rises in the Capital and all over the country over what’s going to be decided by the Senate in their upcoming vote on the plan. A majority of the country still disapproves [...]

Westboro Baptist Church- About it and What to Expect

Westboro Baptist Church- About it and What to Expect

by Aubrey Wahl
God hates “fags”, and God hates you! But we can’t say that; we can’t speak for a God. The Westboro Baptist Church thinks it can, however. The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is scheduled to visit and protest Bethesda-Chevy Chase High on Tuesday, November 10, at around 7:00 AM as you probably know.
Started in [...]

Gobama or Nobama?

Gobama or Nobama?

By Amalia Halikias
We live in a cruel world filled with violence, genocide, and war. In such harsh times, it is vitally important to preserve and encourage international peace. In the past, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has play a key part in identifying, encouraging and rewarding specific individuals who help foster and create peace. This year, [...]

Obama Sisters Get Swine Flu Vaccine

Obama Sisters Get Swine Flu Vaccine

In the current swine flu era, everyone is hurrying to be protected. Hand sanitizers are being overused and every cough is accompanied by accusing shouts of “Swine!”  Here in Maryland and in Washington, DC the outbreak of the H1N1 virus is significantly worse than in most other states. President Barack Obama decided to protect his children [...]

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