French Exiles Try To Pull Fast One On Spaniards
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Chicago Cops Dodge Blagojevich/ Sears Tower Investigation
Chicago Cops Dodge Blagojevich/ Sears Tower Investigation
A Chicago Police Department official, who refused to be identified by name, stated that city law enforcement would avoid investigating allegations against embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Former Army intelligence officer Capt. Eric H. May, military/political editor of the Lone Star Iconoclast, recently repeated that the governor and mayor were co-conspirators in a May 2-4, 2006, attempt to sabotage Chicago
American Capita-Socialism
American Capita-Socialism
Who is to blame?
As long as humans have been inhabiting the earth and up through modern times, those in power often engage in corrupt activities to acquire more power, influence, and wealth.
Currently, Illinois is in the news regarding the questionable actions and activities of its governor, which also has uncovered the fact of corruptive influences throughout the state legislature and others holding high positions.
Back in the 13 colonies corruption was prevalent in many forms. When the colonists were free of English rule, they needed revenue to pay bills and provide public services. Lotteries became a method to generate government income. At one time all 13 original colonies established lotteries, usually more than one, to raise revenue. Playing the lottery became a civic responsibility. Proceeds from the lotteries helped establish some of the nation
Misunderstood Blagojevich
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Cold Snap Puts Deep-Freeze On Taking Out The Trash In Your Underwear
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The Electoral College Has Gotta Go
The Electoral College Has Gotta Go
With the final vote count now certified, we can be very thankful that the victor
Santa Letter Alleges Child Abuse: Police
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The (Almost) Eight Nights of Hanukkah
The (Almost) Eight Nights of Hanukkah
On the first night of Hanukkah
My loving parents gave to me
A wholesale-direct Nintendo Wii.
On the second night of Hanukkah
My dear Bubby gave to me
Two Playstation game cartridges
Incompatible with Nintendo Wii.
On the third night of Hanukkah
My sweet Nonna gave to me
Three pairs of boxers
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Christmas At Juvy Hall
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Xmas Party Ends Once CEO Shot
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Christmas Truce 2008
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Morman Predicts Nuclear Holocaust By Christmas
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Best Use Of Christmas Trees In 2008
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The Mississippi Christmas, 1931
Last night, I went to Midnight Mass at St. Michael
