Monthly Archives: August 2008

The VP Picks

Posted on August 29, 2008 by David

Now that both running mates have been announced I can share my reactions. In both cases I think that the candidate made a good pick for their individual positions. I have previously written positively about both of the running mates. … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Words

Posted on August 29, 2008 by David

If Obama becomes president I will measure his presidency against his own words – starting with his acceptance speech. (I will measure a McCain presidency against his own words as well.) I caught parts of the speech while I was … Continue reading →

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Enumerated Powers Act

Posted on August 27, 2008 by David

If the United States is truly a nation that is ruled by law then the Enumerated Powers Act should be a no-brainer. When the Constitution was adopted it laid out the specific powers of the various branches of government. As … Continue reading →

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Done Deal

Posted on August 26, 2008 by David

It’s been more than a week since we received word that there were no more obstacles in the home sale and purchase that we have been working on. (As with selling my house, we completed our home purchase without enlisting … Continue reading →

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Funding Fire Departments

Posted on August 26, 2008 by David

As we drove through heavy smoke that seemed to be blowing north from the fire in Draper last night, our girls started asking about firefighters and how we (as a society) support them. It got me thinking about firefighters as … Continue reading →

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