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		<title>Women really do pay less than men</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A while back, we chewed over the question of why women might pay less to put wheels on the road (http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/behind-the-wheel.html). Now we&#8217;re back again. This time with the results of one of these surveys we all love to hate. It&#8217;s one of those, &#8220;We told you so!&#8221; stories. There&#8217;s this corporation based over in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A while back, we chewed over the question of why women might pay less to put wheels on the road (http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/behind-the-wheel.html). Now we&#8217;re back again. This time with the results of one of these surveys we all love to hate. It&#8217;s one of those, &#8220;We told you so!&#8221; stories. There&#8217;s this corporation based over in Sacramento. It runs a big network of insurance agencies and related education services, collecting data from its more than 10 million clients. The good thing about computers is they let you crunch numbers. In this case, the corporation has published a report showing the median rates for men and women over multiple states. The bad news for men is this confirmation they pay an average 9% more than women on comparable vehicles. In actual numbers across all states, men pay about $765 for a six-month policy whereas women pay about $698 to insure the same makes and models.  So what might explain this difference (remembering it&#8217;s a median number so there will be many instances where the difference is a lot more than 9%)? Well we start off with some fairly routine facts. When it comes to picking up tickets, men are clear winners. They are significantly more likely to collect a moving violation and, hardly a surprise here, up to 50% more likely to have a DUI/DWI conviction. When that favorite pub is just too far to walk, men take the risk. Then we get to the details of the policies women prefer. More opt for the discounts for lower mileages and are prepared to restrict their driving to the less dangerous times of the day and night, i.e. avoiding the time when all the men are driving back from their favourite pubs. Then we come to what might seem at first sight to be a slightly strange fact. Women who are the registered owners are less likely to own more than one vehicle and are more likely to be the sole driver. This is a survivor from the days when the man was the key player. He would have all the vehicles in his name with the wife or partner as the named driver. Now with more independent women around, they buy the one car they need and drive it themselves. No expensive men likely to mess up their claims records. Ah, yes, those claims records. Statistically, women are involved in less accidents than men and, because they drive more slowly, there is less damage to the vehicles. &#8220;What vehicles?&#8221; you ask. Well, on average, women buy less expensive and safer vehicles than men.  Put all these factors together and this explains why women can expect to pay so much less than men on their <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/">car insurance</a> rates. This does not mean, of course, that women will find their insurance &#8220;cheap&#8221;. Because of gender discrimination in the job market, women earn less than men so paying lower premiums takes a bigger percentage of their earnings. Sadly, our society remains less fair than women would like but, at least in this one area of insurance, the balance has swung to favor the women. Everyone should get multiple <a href="http://www.allstatescarinsurance.com/how-insurance-works.html">auto insurance quotes</a> to find the best deal. But putting a woman&#8217;s name on the application gets a benefit.</p>
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		<title>Do herbal solutions really help against anxiety?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety can be treated in two main ways. The first is the traditional prescription medicine you get from your doctor. And the other are the natural supplements you can find in any herbal shop. There are a lot of producers who claim to have the best natural anti anxiety treatment based on herbs. And while [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anxiety can be treated in two main ways. The first is the traditional prescription medicine you get from your doctor. And the other are the natural supplements you can find in any herbal shop.   There are a lot of producers who claim to have the best natural anti anxiety treatment based on herbs. And while the effectiveness of these supplements can be really high for some people suffering from anxiety disorders, you have to understand that these herbal treatments are not approved by the officials. In fact, the majority of natural anxiety solutions you see on the market these days even don&#8217;t have any medical or clinical trials to prove their effectiveness.  Also make sure to read about the ingredients of the supplement you want to try using. In most cases, these supplements are based around the same herbs, mixing them in different proportions. The most common herbs found in the majority of natural anti anxiety solutions are Valerian and Passion Flower. Both these herbs are known to help relieve the symptoms of anxiety and are found in numerous traditional remedies in cultures all around the world.  Thankfully, there are a lot of clinical studies on the actual effectiveness of these herbs, and all doctors agree that both Valerian and Passion Flower can be effective for relieving mild to moderate forms of anxiety. Taking 50 to 500 milligrams of Valerian per day can help overcome some symptoms of anxiety and be a good addition to conventional treatment. Passion Flower extract can be also beneficial, if taken in safe doses (couple of hundred milligrams per day), and can also help relax and fight stress after a hard day&#8217;s work.  Some people also state that Green Tea is a good way to prevent and treat anxiety in a natural fashion. <a href="http://www.medmarkt.net/valium-or-herbal-solutions.html">Green Tea</a> contains L-theanine, a natural compound that is known to have anti-anxiety properties. However, in order for it to be really beneficial in relieving anxiety, the daily dose should be between 100 and 300 milligrams.  Many herbal supplements claim to carry L-theanine as the main active ingredient. Still, the actual amount of this substance found in most supplements claiming to contain it is too low in order to state that these solutions are really effective in treating anxiety.  Some specialists state that the herb St. John&#8217;s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is also quite beneficial for relieving the symptoms of anxiety and depression while not delivering the negative side effects of prescription medications. However, in order for the treatment to be really effective, a herbal remedy based on St. John&#8217;s Wort has to carry a high concentration of its active ingredient, hyperforin. This substance is quite similar to SSRI anti anxiety treatments, are known to regulate the levels of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain.   Whatever herbal solution you choose to try, it still won&#8217;t be able to compare with prescription drugs like <a href="http://www.medmarkt.net/">Valium</a>. Moreover, only a professional doctor can choose the right treatment option for you and decide whether you need a prescription medication like Valium or a simple Valerian supplement. Don&#8217;t try to heal yourself without professional medical help, because you can make things even worse. Leave it to people who really know what&#8217;s best for you.</p>
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		<title>How to Lose Weight Fast Without Dieting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to losing weight, most people just think about losing weight fast, and getting rid of this problem once and for good. But when it comes right down to it, if you are not on the right plan, you will not be successful. So how do you choose a plan when you see [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to losing weight, most people just think about losing weight fast, and getting rid of this problem once and for good.  But when it comes right down to it, if you are not on the right plan, you will not be successful.  So how do you choose a plan when you see fad diets and miracles around every other corner?   A lot of people shy away from weight loss programs because they seem to think they will end up depriving themselves of something they love, all of their favorite foods.  Yes it is true that you have to change your eating habits and increase your activity level, but it doesn&#8217;t mean that you have to suffer, either.  Lower calories in with more calories going out is how you are going to lose weight fast, but that doesn&#8217;t mean deprivation.  You just need to make some changes that are easy to keep and that works best for you.  The first thing you want to start tweaking will be your calorie intake, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go on a diet.  Look at your average daily intake, and what you are taking on a daily basis that well, you may not need to take.  If you can cut out one of your cups of coffee or a latte every day, you will have just saved yourself anywhere from 2-500 calories a day.  If you are taking a latte every day of the week, cutting out that one latte will be enough for you to lose one pound.  And look, you were able to go on living your own normal life, happy as ever.  Think about the one thing that you can change today that may see results for you as early as next week.  Your next step will be to do just that, take a next step.  You will have to find a way to incorporate just a little bit of activity into your lifestyle.  It may mean taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work, or parking a little farther away in one place you find yourself driving to every day.  Whatever it is, you want to start small, and wait a week to notice the difference.  Pick something that you know you can do every day, even if it is just for a few minutes, and make sure you do it.  If it is something that you know you are going to do anywhere, like walk from A to B to get to work, all the better.  The key with every weight loss program is to keep yourself motivated, and that means rewarding yourself after setting goals that you can achieve.  And keep going.  Sometimes you may come across a bump or plateau where you will need a little extra push, and there are resources that are available that can get you through those bumps. If you need that little extra push to jump start your weight loss program, medication like phentermine has proven to be very effective in helping those that have a problem sticking to diets.   Cutting calories and restricting diets can create stress in itself, but <a href="http://www.imedpharm.com/">Phentermine</a> will give you that little extra you need to stay on track, without depriving yourself either. c</p>
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		<title>Low-carb or low-fat</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[International organizations are now more or less agreed we have an epidemic of obesity! So, for the research community, the big question is which diet to recommend. Note the &#8220;recommend&#8221;. There&#8217;s no willingness in any government to try forcing a change in what we eat. The best first step is to recommend the most effective [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>International organizations  are now more or less agreed we have an epidemic of obesity! So, for the research community, the big question is which diet to recommend. Note the &#8220;recommend&#8221;. There&#8217;s no willingness in any government to try forcing a change in what we eat. The best first step is to recommend the most effective diet based on the best available evidence. There are a number to choose from under the general headings of low-carb, high-protein, high-fat diets. The problem with much of the current evidence is the small number of people enrolled in short-term trials. To be able to make general statements, there should be a statistically significant number of participants and the trials should last a reasonable period of time for the full effects to be measured. With dieting there&#8217;s also the problem that up to half the participants drop out of most trials. Just published is a new trial that lasted for two years. Called DIRECT (Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Test), it compared a Mediterranean, calorie-restricted diet based on the Harvard Medical School guide to healthy eating; a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet based on the American Heart Association&#8217;s guidelines; and a low-carb, non-restricted-calorie diet based on Atkins. The participants were aged between 40 and 65 and had a BMI of at least 27, or an existing diagnosis of diabetes or heart disease. The average was people with a BMI of 31 with 86% men.  Over two years, 90% stayed with the low-fat diet, 85% with the Mediterranean diet, and 78% with the low-carb diet. Weight was lost consistently in the first six months, with the new weight then stabilizing. Those in the low-fat group lost the least weight with the loss by the Mediterranean and low-carb groups broadly similar with participants dropping two BMI levels. Everyone lost about 2 inches in waist circumference. But the Mediterranean and low-carb diets showed good reductions in blood pressure and improvements in metabolic effects making them the preferred approaches, i.e. there were real, measurable health benefits and not just weight loss. The recommendation is therefore for doctors or nutritionists to discuss dieting preferences with you, aiming to agree a strategy suited to your tastes.  In selecting the diet, it may be that an Atkins approach is best for those who find it difficult to restrict their calorie intake. No one should approach this decision with closed minds. It&#8217;s a case of starting with one program and then varying it to find the combination of foods you find easiest to accept for the long-term where the greatest <a href="http://www.affordablemedics.com/acomplia-and-low-carb-diets.html">health benefits /A&gt; are earned. Acomplia is a useful addition to the program. In clinical trials, it also performed well, helping participants lose an average 10% of their body weight. With the right diet, a little additional exercise, and </a><a href="http://www.affordablemedics.com/">Acomplia</a> in support, there&#8217;s no reason why you should not break the two-year barrier and go on to an increasingly healthy future life. All it needs is your own willpower and the support of your family and friends.</p>
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		<title>Speak Up for Your Right</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is now easier to get your right back after someone or some companies do malpractice to it. People will need not to take the problem directly to the court, since they can have other selection of solution that will be more beneficial for them. By selecting the service, people will not need to do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is now easier to get your right back after someone or some companies do malpractice to it. People will need not to take the problem directly to the court, since they can have other selection of solution that will be more beneficial for them. By selecting the service, people will not need to do the complicated process that they usually have to deal with when they work with the court.</p>
<p>They will need only to be at home and connected to the internet to solve their problem. One site on the internet will be available to take the customer’s <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">complaint</a> for some <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">scams</a> that happen to them, including <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">money scam</a>. They will be able to speak up for their problem or losses that are caused by <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">companies scams</a>, so that they can ask for their right back to be solved with the party that do the <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">scam</a>.</p>
<p>People will be able to seek for the responsibility of the company for the <a href="http://www.canyoutrustthem.com/">companies frauds</a> from this online site. The online site is the one that deal with the company so that they can repay for some settlement to be obtained by the customer as the responsibility of the company for the mistake that they do.</p>
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		<title>How Iranian crisis can be resolved?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 11:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several months have passed since Russia announced that it would be ready to take Iran’s uranium for enriching process. This could have been a feasible solution to long thorny nuclear crisis. Apparently few persons do not know that there are suffice reasons to assume that Iran intends to acquire nuclear weapons, yet at the same [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several months have passed since Russia announced that it would be ready to take Iran’s uranium for enriching process. This could have been a feasible solution to long thorny nuclear crisis. Apparently few persons do not know that there are suffice reasons to assume that Iran intends to acquire nuclear weapons, yet at the same time Iran continues to claim that it needs nuclear energy for peaceful purposes only. Most of the representatives of Western countries that participate in negotiations with Iran on this issue claimed that it was a reasonable solution to the stalemate in the crisis. Moreover it looked like Iran might be inclined accept this solution as well.</p>
<p>Even if Iran agreed on Russian proposals, there is no guarantee that this would be an effective solution for the long term period. One must remember that Iran had been developing nuclear program secretly before it was revealed several years ago.  Even if most of Iranian nuclear program was transferred to Russia, Iran would still have suffice resources, knowledge, professionals and above all-will to produce nuclear weapon. If one takes into account past experience, then it is possible to draw the conclusion that Iran will continue its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons whatever solutions other countries and nations might provide. Iran is determined to become regional superpower. Few persons who are know current social, economic and political situation in this region would doubt that Iran has all reasons to transform itself into the strongest military power in the region. It has comparatively modern and highly-equipped army as well as large resources of oil and other energy sources. As one can judge by current internal situation in Iran some hardliners and conservatives might believe that Iran should acquire nuclear weapons in order to enhance its power in the world. </p>
<p>Neither there are substantial grounds to believe that Iran will inform other nations about its decisions in the future. So what steps must be taken to resolve the issue?! In order to answer this question one should differentiate between long-term and short-range prospects. Apparently none of current proposals is fully acceptable for all nations that participate in negotiations. Productive progress can be possible only if there are some valuable concessions from Western countries. Concessions such as concrete proposals to resolve some economic and social problems in Iran in return for the abandoning of nuclear ambitions of the country might help to resolve this protracted and very dangerous crisis.</p>
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		<title>Delta Force to New Orleans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 11:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are wondering why the United States can send troops around the world, but failed to respond to a domestic emergency in a timely manner, you are not alone. Expect the lack of planning for emergency relief, in the aftermath and devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina, to be the subject of a federal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are wondering why the United States can send troops around the world, but failed to respond to a domestic emergency in a timely manner, you are not alone. Expect the lack of planning for emergency relief, in the aftermath and devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina, to be the subject of a federal investigation.</p>
<p>The National Guard arrived in large numbers on Friday, September 2nd, but how is it possible that the poor people of New Orleans were left four days to fend for themselves? Doesn’t the United States have a rapid deployment force? Yes, we do, and many large military installations are within an hour of the Gulf Coast, when traveling by air. Many more military bases are within two hours of the devastation.</p>
<p>On Sunday, August 28th &#8211; one day before Hurricane Katrina landed on the Gulf Coast it was labeled a category 5 hurricane. So, what was the emergency rescue plan? Was anybody planning any rescue efforts on Sunday night?</p>
<p>As luck would have it, Katrina turned out to be a category 4 Hurricane. Can you imagine the devastation, if this storm had been worse? Some parts of New Orleans are 10 feet below sea level and a system of levees, normally, keeps the surrounding water out.</p>
<p>Referring to the Federal response for relief help, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin said, &#8220;They don&#8217;t have a clue what&#8217;s going on down here.&#8221; Mayor Nagin’s remarks are an understatement. Logistically speaking, this is not as complicated as a relief effort to Somalia.</p>
<p>President Bush said, &#8220;A lot of people are working hard to help those who&#8217;ve been affected. The results are not acceptable.&#8221; He is not kidding; if we can airlift food and weapons to Afghanistan, why is delivery to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans a problem?</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States constitution was designed to provide equal protection under the law. However, from some of the recent stories which have been publicized, it is apparent that the law lacks consistency. Consistency in the law would ultimately mean that for every particular crime of which one is convicted; they should receive the same punishment. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States constitution was designed to provide equal protection under the law. However, from some of the recent stories which have been publicized, it is apparent that the law lacks consistency. Consistency in the law would ultimately mean that for every particular crime of which one is convicted; they should receive the same punishment. </p>
<p>Our society has witnessed this inconsistency with capital punishment. Questions arise as to why certain people receive the death penalty and others just walk away with life in prison. So why the discrepancy in this course of action; it is because before anyone is sent to death the governor of each respective state would have to sign that he agrees to have the death penalty carried on. It must not be surprising that some governors do not believe in this type of punishment, inmates will, however, end up sitting on death row till they die. This can be a very long and daunting experience for the inmates whose fate is rarely unknown. </p>
<p>I challenge the Justice system by asking,” is this social justice under the law?” Does it mean that depending on where one commits a crime you get a better chance of not being sent to death? If so, will it elucidate why certain states have reported higher rates of crime? It is imperative for the courts to come to a consensus as to what will bring consistency within the judicial system. As the adage goes, what is good for the goose is good for the gander; therefore what a convicted felon gets in Texas for murder should be the same in New York. The sovereignty of state courts in declaring certain statutes unconstitutional has been a major factor why each state can not have similar laws. </p>
<p>It may be time for the United States Supreme Court to take a firm stance as to whether the country should follow other industrial nations in abolishing the death penalty or not. Even though their action may not bring contentment to each citizen, it will give to the law what it is lacking; consistency. There are a million reasons advocates of the death penalty will argue as to why it should not be abolished and in countering there are an equal number of reasons why it should be abolished. This text, however, is not debating about the controversy surrounding capital punishment. The law was designed to provide equal protection; therefore that is what the judicial system should try to uphold.</p>
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		<title>Because She is a Monster!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meet the Clintons alone in an ally on a dark night and it is believed the chance of you coming out without getting rapped by one and cut up by the other is not very good. It certainly would not attract Las Vegas style odds, and in 2008 they seem determined and poised to snatch [...]]]></description>
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<p align="left"> Meet the Clintons alone in an ally on a dark night and it is believed the chance  of you coming out without getting rapped by one and cut up by the other is not very good. It certainly would not attract Las Vegas  style odds, and in 2008 they seem determined and poised to snatch defeat from the jaws of success for the democrats.</p>
<p>There is a reason white men, married men, and men of a certain age prefer Obama  three to one. All one has to do is take a look at Hillary. Like one alcoholic or addict knows another, one look at Hillary and,  even if you knew nothing else about her, you get the picture &#8211; you know, and the smart run for the hills while some destructive types  have to hang around for the party.</p>
<p align="center"> <b>If this is what you want&#8230;</b></p>
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<p align="center"> <b>This is Not It</b></p>
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<p align="left">The electorate like the online helpdesk team fell in love with Obama in part  because of his positive message&#8230; because he was above everything the Clintons not only stood for but practiced over the years. We must  ask ourselves who better reflects the politics, ethics, and work style of the 55th Speaker of The U. S. House of Representatives, Thomas  (Tip) O&#8217;Neill? That person is our candidate! And, that candidate is not a good ole boy &#8211; or girl &#8211; from Arkansas or New York  or Pennsylvania, or wherever they are from this week.</p>
<p>Many Americans feel Hillary is a monster. We know she and Bill don&#8217;t play by the  rules. Just consider their history as well as their current push regarding the changing of the rules for Michigan and Florida to  favor them at all costs. It is all about Bill and Hill despite her claims that it is all about you&#8230; that her desire to be President is for  you. They are willing to throw anyone and everyone under the bus for personal benefit.</p>
<p>Obama, in the Tennessee Mountain Man&#8217;s opinion, should have stood his ground.  Don&#8217;t throw anyone overboard to appease perjurers. We are in the corner with Harvard professor and former  (unfortunately) Obama advisor Dr Samantha Power. Tell the Clintons to get over it and move on after all they see no issues with their  surrogate referring to Obama as Ken Starr.</p>
<p>Americans must decide whether they want a fresh new start in everything  politics, and whether we want someone indebted to no one but the people for their coveted position. The only alternative is gutter  politics as usual with professional politicians holding positions doled out by party bosses, paid for with dollars by high powered lobbyists, and  bought with the blood of the people who keep going to prison around the Clintons while they skate.</p>
<p>Remote Helpdesk 1 believes there is a reason Hillary is so divisive. She was the  &#8220;b&#8221; behind, protecting, and enabling Bill and she is the secretative &#8220;w&#8221; in her own political and public life willing to unleash her  husband as well as her feminine charms as required to bully or seduce. How many more people shall be sacrificed to team Clinton before  we make up our collective mind that we deserve better and that we can have better, and then have the intestinal fortitude to  stand our ground.</p>
<p>The only way to rid ourselves of the scandals of the Clintons from the past and  those sure to follow any success they have is to banish them to the trash heap from which they evolved as we did the Enron Team.  And, the only way to do that is to get past the manipulation both Clintons employ against the American people.</p>
<p align="center"> <b>If This Is Whom You Desire</b></p>
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<p align="center"> <b>This Will Not Do</b></p>
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<p>We don&#8217;t have to fear them says a web based helpdesk company&#8230; they are not  virtual viruses. They are not to be pitied&#8230; they are not the victims of vast right wing conspiracies. We all know they are not to be  trusted&#8230; they are closer to used car salesmen and their repo teams than anything. They are not Jack and Jackie and they are not  the Beatles&#8230; they are not Sonny and Cher. They are not even Ike and Tina Turner (boy I hate using Tina&#8217;s name in the same sentence  as the Clintons).</p>
<p>Why would any sane nation return to the White House one who was impeached the  last time he held the office? Why return to the Presidency one who lost his license to practice law the last time he was in that  position for lying to a federal body? oh. oh. oh. Make no mistake &#8211; Big Willy will run the show should the weeping offended feminine  willow win.</p>
<p>Although he tried to rehabilitate his image during the Bush years, we know what  kind of man Bill is. If only Vince Foster were here to tell Hillary&#8217;s story in his own words we might be able to determine what an  evil person she really is. Do we really want these two at the helm of the most powerful nation on God&#8217;s earth?</p>
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		<title>&#8221; The Failure is Sundered Within&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The failure is sundered within each of us, it festers as blame to others, a manifestation of the shame that belongs not to ourselves but of the participants of a deadlier game. Yet innately the affectation begins with our own visceral manumission of guilt, and sadly, empirically lies buried in our own personal failings. We [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The failure is sundered within each of us, it festers as blame to others, a manifestation of the shame that belongs not to ourselves but of the participants of a deadlier game. Yet innately the affectation begins with our own visceral manumission of guilt, and sadly, empirically lies buried in our own personal failings.</p>
<p>We ponder all that which seems inherently wrong. We awaken to ourselves each morning and gaze at the soul that stares back at us, and ask, “What do I know of such things?” Politically we are involved in a myriad of wars; our own political system has become moribund and incapable of decisive and thoughtful long-term beneficial actions.  At the same time we have managed to cause a global warming process that may not be reversible, with unfathomably catastrophic consequences. Yet we no longer trust our scientific community, as we undermine their ability to help them help us make informed decisions. Corporations are now the new soulless leaders of the same communities that we raise our children in: our children, pain and agony none withstanding, are but fodder for their institutionalized thought and labor. Lobbyists are but jackals, which obfuscate and enable the lack of clear and forward thinking that would be required to navigate through these complicated times. </p>
<p>Woe be to the participants: the excoriated politicians, the confused and parsed scientists,  the unfeeling and automatonic corporations, the jack-booted lobbyists with their narrow-minded obfuscations, and still there are bureaucrats, the ever-plodding stewards of the status quo. All are to blame.  It becomes utterly confusing and so we consequently throw up our hands and hope that serendipity might take us all to the promised land of Biblical and Koranic paradises of no responsibility and perfect harmony for all eternity.  When we each awaken in the morning and look in the mirror, the failure should be obvious. Our visage stares back at us in mute mirth smirking at our lack of insight. How convenient that they should all provide themselves as cannon fodder for our obvious shortcomings. </p>
<p>Chaos complexity theory applies here in its truest sense.  Things are not so simple, and become ever more complicated and require ever more attention then before. The problems today are more complicated; any pandering to a simple explanation is an abject definition of ignorance.  There are no backwoods colloquialisms that fit a particular situation, present day analogies aside.  The query remains, what we know as a collective, intrinsically defined by what we know individually, and how we apply this knowledge so we can make informed decisions in our lives as well as a people.  Requiring less dooms us to failure as the founders of democracy failed in old Greece. </p>
<p>Guilt is a primordial emotion we all feel, and all are too familiar with its cold narcissistic touch. We wrap ourselves in a comforting cocoon of justification, but as the feeling is primordial it is useless to try and escape its darkening touch. It declares us to be unfit fathers and mothers, a chronic waster of valuable time, its ball peen steeliness pounding into us the failures that we truly are. But what an enlightened group we have become, and let us pat ourselves on the back as congratulations are due, as the self-help nation is within its goal of declaring victory on its war on guilt, puncturing its effectiveness and regulating it to some type of psychosis.  Perhaps there might be a reason for guilt for it to be a primordial emotion, as is it possible that the survival of our species requires this most irritating and pervasive type of thought.  Does complete victory deign us capable of justifying anything? </p>
<p>The fault is our own, in each and every one of us. Ask yourself what you know of history? Middle eastern history might be of value at this point, but what pray tell do you know of any of the underlying political issues of the day?  Have you researched them, or are you listening to the ever-shortening descriptions provided by someone else you may know, or perhaps the 15 second sound bite doled out by our media? What do you know of the education system we currently use? What do you know of stem cell research? Are any of the short synopses you’ve heard something that you would be satisfied with if you or your loved one’s life depended upon it?  What is string theory? For that matter, what is quantum physics? It has been around for 75 years, and is it really too complicated, or are you really so lazy you just couldn’t spare the time? When was the last time you picked up a book, a real book, not a piece of tripe? I know you suffer from the guilt, I do and I read fifty or odd tomes a year, we all suffer, and should.</p>
<p>Guilt is defined as the punishment one can receive when guilty of a moral wrong. Our punishment is as aforementioned and fully justified for the innate failure within each of us not to take the time to be overly educated and informed, to never reach for what we do not know, to not search and forever fulfill the emptiness of our knowledge. Guilt has judged us and is providing the punishment as we speak.</p>
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