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Thomas Jefferson… Years Ahead of His Time

Falcon:

Here’s a few quotes indicating Jefferson was hundreds of years ahead of his time and must of known about democrats long before they were ever invented.  I wonder if he sensed an Obama on the American horizon; so many years ago?

“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” — Thomas Jefferson

“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” — Thomas Jefferson

“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” — Thomas Jefferson

“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” — Thomas Jefferson

DS

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US Manufacturing Shrinks to Three-Year Low

Click Link: US Manufacturing Shrinks to Three-Year Low

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Holy Trinity Volleyball Spike Knocks Out Opponent

Holy Trintiy volleyball spike knocks out opponent during regional playoff in Mt. Pleasant

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Cell Phones Eroding Personal Relationships

Click Link: Scientists say constantly texting and checking phones are an addiction like compulsive spending

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Government Only Represents Themselves

Falcon:

Here’s a good site to find out how senators and others have ripped off the public to gain millions of dollars:  http://insidertrading.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=001580

It list the top ten richest senators and the many conflicts of interest involved because of their positions.

Just another example of government that only represents themselves.  The millions they spend on reelections is money stolen from the insider trading they allowed themselves.  No wonder none of them can be voted out and will probably have to be forced out.

DS

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Obituaries

Brenda Jean Boyles Smith, 54, West Burlington, died Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Cheetah Sprinting 60mph In Slo-Mo! (1,200FPS)

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Newspaper Ad Revenues Plunge

Click Link: From 2006-2011, Newspaper Ad Revenues plunged 51.5%.

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Obituaries

Summer Renee Thomas, 4 months, Burlington, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Marilyn Jean Scott, 81, Burlington, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Mary Jean “Muffie” Beriault, 84, Burlington, died Thursday, November 29, 2012

Doris “Dory” Ann Levins, 70, of Burlington, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Robert “Bob” Richard Andries, 62, Burlington, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Republicans Lead the Best-Run States in America, Democrats Dominate the Worst

Click Link: The annual Best and Worst Run States in America survey by 24/7 Wall St. came out today, revealing that the top 5 states  are led by Republicans (Iowa is ranked 5th) while the bottom five are dominated by Democrats (Illinois is ranked 48th).