Category: Burlington

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 4, 2019

Decades after capitalism seemed to have triumphed over socialism, politicians are once again arguing about the merits and drawbacks of these opposing economic systems. Why are we still having this debate? Andy Puzder, former CEO of the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., explains the misconceptions that keep the debate alive in this short 5-minute video.

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Greenpeace Co-Founder Rips “Pompous Little Twit” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) as “Garden-Variety Hypocrite” On Climate

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 4, 2019

Click here: Greenpeace Co-Founder, Dr. Patrick Moore, has been in an ongoing spat with New York Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) over the overly-ambitious Green New Deal that could quadruple the national debt. Moore, who has since split with Greenpeace, now refers to himself as the “sensible environmentalist.”

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Tucker: The Russian collusion narrative falls apart

Post author By Falcon
Post date March 3, 2019

Democrats are disappointed thanks to the testimony of President Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen. Tucker Carlson explains, point by point, in this short 9-minute video.

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Fireball Run: Big Country Season-11 now (finally) on Amazon

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 26, 2019

Click here: “Better late than never” describes Fireball Run Season 11, as the release of the video is several months behind schedule (original advertised completion date was the fall of 2018). Burlington is featured in episodes 13, 14, and 15. Amazon Prime members can view for FREE. If you’re not a member of Amazon Prime each episode is $2.99.

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Average Car Price is Over $36,000. Average Payment is $551 for 69-Months.

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 25, 2019

Click here: New-car buyers now pay an average of $551 per month for 69 months, according to car-buying advice site Edmunds. That’s nearly 10 percent more per month than three years earlier.

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Gallup: Americans’ Perceptions of U.S. World Image Best Since 2003

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 25, 2019

Click here: Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe the U.S. rates “very” or “somewhat favorably” in the world’s eyes. Americans’ Perceptions of U.S. World Image Best Since 2003, says Gallup.

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Is Harvard Racist?

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 25, 2019

Harvard University’s admissions policy is proof that one can remember negative history, write about it in great and vivid detail, and still be doomed to repeat it. In the name of “affirmative action” and “diversity,” Harvard is doing to Asian-American applicants exactly what it once did to Jewish applicants: discriminate. Lee Cheng explains in this short 5-minute video.

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Mayor Arrested After Shooting At SWAT Team

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 21, 2019

Click here: Mayor a ‘known drug user’ with history of violence, says Sheriff.

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In 2005, about 200 people ate ‘zombie’ deer meat. Here’s what happened

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 21, 2019

Click here: On March 13, 2005 a fire department in New York fed the meat of a deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease to about 200 to 250 people. They didn’t know the meat was from a diseased deer at the time. Here’s what happened.

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Burlington downs Davenport West, 76-49

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 18, 2019

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Burlington’s Deron Draine (10) shoots over a Davenport West Defender Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Amarion Davis (33) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Davenport West’s Malik Westerfield (2) dunks the ball against Burlington Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington Head Coach Reggie Shipp (center) talks strategy with his players during a timeout Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Carlton Martinex-Hale (21) hits a layup against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Michael Alexander (0) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.
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Davenport West’s Aldane Barrett (35) shoots over Burlington’s KT Thompson (2) and Carlton Martinez-Hale (21) Friday night in Burlington.
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Burlington’s Amarion Davis (33) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.
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Burlington’s Trent Burnett (45) shoots the ball against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.