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A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece proclaiming our freedom from The Regime of political families – Bush and Clinton alike – that had run the country since the 80s. And, alas, I counted my chickens before they hatched. Change is coming. But it seems the motives are not as pure as they seemed. For most, the change promised by President Obama painted a picture of progress; a new America; a return to

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UPDATED WITH CONSUMER STATISTICS ON DEC. 7, 2008Black Friday is the most intense shopping day of the year. Though it may be full of greed and overconsumption, everyone hits the mall. Some stores open as early as 3am on the day after Thanksgiving. And, most can count on people sleeping outside the door before opening. But this year, with the economic crisis and all, will Black Friday fall flat? I

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The American auto industry has hit rock bottom. And today, three of the major Detroit auto makers appealed to the government for emergency assistance. The industry is nearing the edge of collapse. Executives from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler were turned down in their bid to receive $25 billion from the governments $700 billion economic bailout. According to Senator Michael B. Enzi, a

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The best team in football? You may disagree, but that just means you're wrong. Don't worry, tons of people are wrong. Anyways, Chelsea reclaims first in the Premiership after defeating last place West Brom. We picked up an awsome striker, Nicholas Anelka, during the trade period. He picks up two wonderful goals in the match.

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The best part of this election cycle, for San Diego at least, is the victory by Jan Goldsmith over Michael Aguirre for city attorney. Aguirre, the man who turned the position of city attorney into a grossly powerful treasure hunt, was ousted after only one term. Having unnecessarily attacked Mayor Jerry Sanders and leading city councilmen, as well as having caused havoc during the October 2007

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Finally, this election season has come to an end. As has the Regime that America has been umbrella’d by over the past 20 years. Yes, a Regime. But not only does this historic election represent a change in leadership, it also marks a significant change in Washington. It is a day that will live in the memory of our nation, a day that will be celebrated in the hearts of millions. Ever since

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Hey, I was just online reading something, and my friend sent me this video...I thought it was pretty cool..

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“I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington…I’m asking you to believe in yours.” Barack Obama leads us to believe that the coming election is the most important political decision of our generation. He promises “Change We Can Depend On”, but it is not the change we need. Yes, both candidates promise much for the next term, and that fervor has spread

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The most recent Gallup polls all have Obama beating McCain by 8 to 9%. But is that enough? And, I really mean it – though it may seem like the Obama-Biden ticket seems to have wrapped up the election with November nearing, they may need a double digit lead to even come close. Not only is Obama counting on young voters of America – those who have a historic tendency to fail to show up to vote – ,

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There is an obvious, ever-growing – and increasingly formidable – need to reform the American healthcare system. The problem is that neither Sens. Obama nor Mccain has the solution – in fact, neither party has even come close. Instead, the American people are left with a half-assed, close-minded single-payer system that operates as an institutional “reform” that does little but put a band-aid on

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The anti-intellectualism of America is still quite alive and kicking. The Republican party does its best to turn this sentiment into votes as it attacks Senator Obama, the Harvard Law School graduate, by calling him “out of touch” with the needs of the American people. Today’s political arena is much different than that of our Founders. Instead of directly engaging in politics, we see

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Many would argue that this coming election is one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history. And, in a time when private interests are running rampant – as seen with both the housing market and oil crises – it is important to play the role of the polis and keep an eye on those with whom we instill political power. The relationship between politicians and their constituents is pretty

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The guy in the “neighborhood” is not always someone you want to associate with. For Obama, this is exactly the case. Just because Bill Ayers is just “a guy who lives in my neighborhood” (Obama), does not make him a worthy or acceptable associate. First, let’s give some background. Bill Ayers was leader among the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in 1968 and 1969 before deciding that the

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What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? Co-authors of Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner instantly landed in the “New York Times Bestsellers” section. Steven Levitt, in particular, is a great example of a

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In a liberal society as ours, we cherish the individual. The American Constitution protects the rights to individual freedoms. The Supreme Court has even interpreted the Constitution to provide an individual right to privacy (though it may seem to be quickly disappearing). Further, democratic government has been established, in the first place, because of the individuals’ attempts to protect

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Though Barak Obama has faced much criticism already this election cycle, he has continued to struggle in foreign policy. So, naturally, he would select a foreign policy buff for vice president. But rather than following his own ideals, Sen. Obama has followed the party in selecting long-term Senator Joe Biden. In a campaign centered around “Change We Can Believe In” (he even sells this phrase on

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