Opinion List - National Debt
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Carly Fiorina begins negative attack campaign.
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, as most of you know, I am a Canadian. Unlike most Americans however, the fact that I am a Canadian does not make me particularly proud! The reason is simply because I am an unwilling participant in a crime. Canada, led by our Conservative government, is...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, common sense will tell you that poor and destitute American citizens need your protection. The best way to provide that protection is to provide decent health care for poor citizens when they need it most. With decent health care, most citizens will be ...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, they continue unabated and unashamed and they are the most horrendous acts Man can impose upon Nature!! I write of the Mountain Top blasting in West Virginia, for the purpose of extracting dirty Coal and which is comparable only to the monstrous hole cr...
JD Levens
November 05, 2009
What should we expect in the months ahead? The sudden rise in household prices suggests that the psychology of the market has shifted substantially.
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, posting a message on your grocer's post-it board is nothing like this! Here is an opportunity to reach millions of people...>
Dear j,
Today, just one week after launch, the 15,000th supporter of a clean energy future posted a message on The Wall:...
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the Patriot Act needs fixing and if you don't do it, who will? How important is your personal liberty? If you honestly love Democratic freedom, than contact your Congressman and demand he take action to change and improve the Patriot Act. It must be re...
Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the concept of representative government harbors the concept (true or false) that your government Senator is your representative in Washington. In the following sad case, the answer is false! Maybe there is something you could do to change the answer?
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Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the time for change is here and the struggle continues between the top executive directors of the current health care insurance industry and the rest of us. Our problem is that we are controlled and dominated by business executives who do not honestly k...
JD Levens
November 03, 2009
The Federal Reserve reported that as of June 30, 2009 total U.S. debt was $52.8 trillion. Total U.S. debt includes government, corporate and consumer debt. Importantly, however, it does not include a few trillion in "off balance sheet" financing.
Juniper Ladden
November 03, 2009
The use of a GSA schedule is an efficient buying system, and is growing in popularity among federal purchasers. Administrative costs for providing products or services under GSA contracts are significantly lower than the costs of dealing with individual contracts.
Joseph Raglione
November 03, 2009
Why are Republicans hunting Alan Grayson?
Robert Owens
November 02, 2009
Watching America change into the New Republic right before our eyes can get depressing but I refuse to lose hope because without hope you´re hopeless.
Joseph Raglione
October 31, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Sarah Jackson Han has information dealing with the Guantanamo Prison detainees. Personally, I believe that keeping Uyghurs in prison at Guantanamo simply because they were refugees from China, was an extreme travesty of both justice and human rights.......
Joseph Raglione
October 29, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Barbara Boxer is absolutely on the right path but she needs your help! Come to think about it, unless you like natural disasters, you need her help a great deal more than she needs yours, but who is quibling? It is way past the time to get serious about...
JD Levens
October 28, 2009
Even with loan modification programs being offered, the Obama administration's response to the mortgage crisis is not adapting to address the changing nature of the foreclosure crisis, says a report released by a watchdog panel.
JD Levens
October 28, 2009
Lenders are betting that by taking the hit now they can improve their chances of being repaid. New information from bank regulators shows that banks are beginning to lower the principal balances due on home loans for some struggling borrowers, a practice known as a Loan Modification.
John Atwood
October 26, 2009
Will the current and growing US debt destroy our economy in the near term? Does the US have any viable plan for debt reduction?
Surya B. Prasai
October 22, 2009
"Development depends on good governance," President Barack Obama said to a round of applause from Ghanaian officials during his recent visit to that country, considered a role model for good governance. "This is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That´s ...
David Walks-As-Bear
October 24, 2009
According to Walks-As-Bear, the politicians in Washington are quite... 'coyotish'.
Joseph Raglione
October 24, 2009
P.M. Harper, A Bush of the North.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Women Pay More Than Men For Health Insurance.
Jack Drain
October 23, 2009
A Website (www.usdebtclock.org) reflects the economic condition of America. It should be on giant monitor screens on the walls of Congress and in the White House. Every American should add this site to their "Favorites" list and review often to realize what is and will be happening to America.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Why did Democratic Texas Senator Ken Salazar approve of drilling for Oil in Polar Bear Habitat? Is Ken Salazar a secretive link to the Oil industry?
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
..."we can serve the national interest despite the unrelenting efforts of the special interests"...Barack Obama
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
"Where polluters escape regulation and our planet pays the price."
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Net Neutrality is vital and important for everybody who enjoys using a computer...including yours truly; but unfortunately there are certain individuals who want to control the World Wide Web. Uniting to protect this powerful bastion of free communicati...
Joseph Raglione
October 21, 2009
Mike Gravel has created a detailed road map towards the creation of true Democracy for the people and by the people.
Bill Haymin
October 21, 2009
By Chuck Baldwin
NewsWithViews.com
http://www.newswithviews.com/baldwin/baldwin537.htm
According to Macedonian Radio and Television On-line (MRT), a Russian professor predicts the United States will fall apart in July 2010. MRT reports, "'Mr. Obama is similar to the last Soviet leader Mikh...
Gary Ater
October 19, 2009
One survey was looking for real responses to America´s current economic situation, the other was for spouting their party´s bizarre philosophy. Guess which was the GOP?
Earnest Young
October 20, 2009
If you are looking for a beneficial mortgage program for your house then there will surely be one among the FHA mortgages of Alabama loan programs that can qualify your for the mortgage. There is a wide scope for these Alabama FHA mortgages and with the different type loan available for several circ...
Surya B. Prasai
October 17, 2009
The Fourth Global Conference of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) recently concluded in Kathmandu with an 18 point declaration which includes such wide ranging commitments as creating an investment friendly environment, implementing provisions of an NRN Act that would eventually help th...
Tim Williams
October 17, 2009
Why does the majority of workers in the United States today feel like their place of employment is almost the same as a prison sentence? Could it be that they feel and in most cases treated that their is no way out! Trapped or held hostage by the current economic conditions of this country. Most...
Krista Dandridge-Barnett
October 18, 2009
THURSDAY [10.08.2009]
The U.S. Dollar [$] is reported to have fallen by around .8% to around 78.81.
FRIDAY [10.09.2009]
NASA purports to have supposedly reached the moon by "crashing" it to discover if there's any possibility of ice.
TUESDAY [10.13.2009]
China and Russia signs a m...
Joseph Raglione
October 18, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Angela Braly defends dropping people's insurance when they get sick...>
Joseph -
Meet Melanie Shouse.
A few years ago, Melanie was living the American dream when she transformed an old Domino's storefront into an expansion of her home business. Bu...
Michael Vlaicu
October 16, 2009
BizAuctions Looks to Rebound During Holiday Season (OTC:BZCN.OB)
Jesse D Evans
October 15, 2009
Lenders are starting to lower the principal amounts due on home mortgages for some struggling borrowers, a practice known as a Loan Modification. This article covers the obvious and hidden implications of this change in philosophy by lending agencies. This is effecting homeowners from a California Mortgage to New York Refinancing.
Joseph Raglione
October 16, 2009
Can you shout louder than a million dollar carrying lobbyist?
Michael Jordan
October 15, 2009
Arkansas is a state that harkens back to a more relaxed time of life in our country. If you´re tired of hearing 90 cell phones ringing, moving to Arkansas may be the answer.
Arkansas
Unlike many states, Arkansas has made a concerted effort to protect and maintain its past. It is equally ...
JD Levens
October 14, 2009
The U.S. housing market could prolong the recovery of the economy by delaying defaulted home loans. This has been a heated topic of debate over whether it is best for America to deal with millions of foreclosures immediately, or to control the process over several years.
Joseph Raglione
October 15, 2009
When Democrats block reform, who can you trust within the Federal Government?
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
Without the Public Option, the Health Reform Bill will become a sad joke!
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
When contacting Washington Senators, ask if the Public Option is part of the health care reform bill. If not, ask why not?
Julio Almanza
October 13, 2009
What is money? Really? Let us take a closer look with this parable
Michael Jordan
October 13, 2009
There are many different ways a landlord can advertise his / her rentals property. The kind of advertising that works best depends on numerous factors that include property characteristics, location, landlord´s budget, and whether he / she is in a hurry to rent. There are many combinations of ...
Surya B. Prasai
October 12, 2009
On October 9, 2009, US President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to build the momentum of global peace through such bold initiatives as to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress the primacy of multilateral diplomacy and cooper...
Bryan Edward Leighton
October 12, 2009
Gold since the beginning of recorded time has been viewed as the one true currency. Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Persians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans all had gold as the one true currency in their monetary systems. While fiat money systems have come and gone gold has stood the test of time. Even Christopher Columbus was seeking to trade for gold when he founded the new world. Why was gold so heavily sought after?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, I know what it is like to be poor because my small pension check barely allows me to exist, however, even I was surprised to learn that Airline Pilots are surviving on or below the poverty line...>
This week, the new 'Mike & Friends Blog' section will be...
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
The Suncor Canadian Calgary Tar Sands project is the most polluting and destructive on Earth.
If Barack Obama was serious about alternative energy sources, why has his progress been so slow? Why not an immediate NATIONAL ZERO EMISSIONS ACT for the U.S. and a blockade of the dirty Bitumen Tar Sands Oil from Canada?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Who loses if you decide not to listen to Nobel Peace Prize winners?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Thank you, Barack Obama, for giving us the opportunity to redeem ourselves. Now for the tasks ahead. We need you to do all that you promised to do. We need it. The world needs it.
Joseph Raglione
October 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, when both Democrats and Republicans praise his work, it must be good! Go see Michael Moore's new hit documentary movie, you won't be dissapointed!...>
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It's your friendly webmaster from MichaelMoore.com here to remind you THIS is THE week...
Atkinson David
October 09, 2009
Slimming, dieting, weight loss is a big problem for most people just because of the need to keep to the diet. Most people fail with their first weight loss program so when you start - ,make sure you stick to it.
I would like to give you some tips for losing weight because every little bit helps y...
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
It sadly appears to me that the Public Option has been temporarily pushed off the governments health care agenda. All that is left of President Barack Obama's health care reform Bill, at the moment, is an attempt to impose rules and regulations on wealthy multi-million doller health insurance companies who just happen to have powerful Senator friends within the United States government.
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
They can fight the facts all they want but sooner or later, the evidence will change their attitudes. Hopefully, it won't be too late!
John Atwood
September 30, 2009
We face severe headwinds and a few positives in the near future for our economy. Will those positives features make headway against those adverse gales?
Saj Karsan
October 08, 2009
Should investors buy gold today? What is gold worth?
Subhendu Zabada
October 07, 2009
If it's been a while since you've looked at your credit report, you may be surprised to find errors, mistakes, or even a black mark or two. Fortunately, a Credit Repair Company can help you fix those mistakes and erase those black marks. Watch out for scammers, though, and choose a reputable Credit ...
Subhendu Zabada
October 07, 2009
This 3 credit report article was written to answer many of the most frequently asked questions, I hope you find all of this information helpful.
A 3 credit report can be useful for a variety of reasons. There are three major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, and each ...
Craig Plater
October 05, 2009
With the large public deficit, dollar hegemony fading, saving at an all time low, vast dollar reserves held by China and a economic stagnation which due to lack of credit seems unlikely to go away any time soon.
Will governments such as that of the USA be tempted to inflate their way into another bubble?
Subhendu Zabada
October 06, 2009
A 0% APR credit card is an opportunity for you to cash in on a good amount of savings across the board. If you are like many, you are realizing that this might be a great way to realize true benefits from a credit card without having to pay much for it. Yet, there is much more to know about these ...
Subhendu Zabada
October 06, 2009
Credit cards can be considered to be one of the many basic necessities of the modern world. Credit cards are available nowadays in abundance. One type of credit card specifically is the so-called 0% APR credit card. 0% APR credit cards were introduced in the late 1980´s and to this day has st...
Subhendu Zabada
October 06, 2009
You will see many lenders these days offering 0% APR credit cards. If you are thinking of applying for a 0% APR credit card, it is well worth taking the time to research and compare all the offers and benefits available. Although many company's offer 0% interest credit cards, in most cases it is for...
Subhendu Zabada
October 06, 2009
Commerce and technology, combined as a one package – this is what online credit cards are. With the advent of internet, the knowledge and communication barriers were broken. Also, with internet, came the concept of e-shops or virtual shops that existed only on the internet. You could shop at these s...
Subhendu Zabada
October 06, 2009
Individuals with problematic credit histories often suffer unfairly from high mortgage, insurance, and car loan rates. On top of that, they have difficulty getting approved for credit cards. The whole situation can get extremely frustrating. Frequently, I get emails from consumers wondering what the...
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
As if Mainers didn't have enough to worry about just struggling to put food on the table,
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
Former Congressman James Trafficant tells it like it
is.
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
...because you cannot love your money AND love your neighbor...
Gen LaGreca
October 04, 2009
My dog loves to give me not merely a day or a year of his service, but an entire lifetime. He has no goals or ambitions for his own life, so he doesn´t mind doing my bidding.
My dog is thrilled when I put on his leash and lead him around. He has no means of planning his own activities, so h...
Bryan Edward Leighton
October 04, 2009
The year was 2007 and the markets were in rally mode. Every economist with the exception of a handful didn't see any problems on the horizon. This was after a sharp...
Joseph Raglione
October 04, 2009
Barbara Boxer wins another round! Celebrate!
Earnest Young
October 01, 2009
With Seattle bad credit car loans you have an opportunity to repair your credit score by just being prompt in your monthly payments. Always make best use of bad credit car loans by studying carefully all the aspects associated with the loan.
Joseph Raglione
October 01, 2009
Well, Barbara Boxer is one of my favorite Democrats because she proudly tells you where she stands and what she believes in.
Earnest Young
September 29, 2009
Yet another method of reducing interest rates on the car loan is to postpone the idea of purchasing a car for some period. In that mean time you can apply for a credit card which is secured.
Joseph Raglione
September 27, 2009
Question: How do we stop conflict-of-interest Senators from harming the general public?
Robert Edwin Ferguson
September 25, 2009
Online car financing specialists are picking up the slack and are providing car loans to individuals with good to bad credit.
Robert Edwin Ferguson
September 25, 2009
Buying a car is an exciting prospect. Even if you are just buying a car out of necessity, it´s still a thrill to get something new for yourself. However, you should not get carried away with the excitement but plan well instead.
Krista Dandridge-Barnett
September 26, 2009
Saturday [9.12.2009] - Iran [has] reportedly initiated an order to replace the United States $ [dollar] with € [Euro] in further transactions.
Saddam Hussein [the smaller horn on the ram] reportedly had that same idea and shortly thereafter he was hung [on live tv]. Remember the ram has two horn...
Earnest Young
September 26, 2009
PPO is an abbreviated version of the word Preferred Provider Organization. In a PPO insurance plan the health insurance plan is based on a relationship between the insurance companies and the organizations. The relationship between these two is purely a contractual relationship. Here we should note ...
Surya B. Prasai
September 25, 2009
The 64th UN General Assembly which started in New York on September 15 has been termed a remarkable one. The important highlight this year has been the optimistic speech of President Barack Obama calling for fresh thinking on a number of important global issues concerning the future generation,...
Robert Edwin Ferguson
September 24, 2009
Over the years, banks were happy to arrange car loans for you despite any transgressions. Until now.
Joseph Raglione
September 23, 2009
Tell your members of Congress: Improve patient safety and save lives. Oppose any amendments that would limit access to court for severely injured patients and their families.
Joseph Raglione
September 22, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, clean Air and Water and Food are human rights! Every single day billions of people suffer because they don't have enough of one or two or all three. So why is a U.S. Senator threatening to block regulations that would help clean our Air?
Dear Joseph,
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Joseph Raglione
September 22, 2009
According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the 2009 sea ice minimum was the third lowest since the start of satellite measurements in 1979. The only two years with less sea ice were 2007 and 2008.
Earnest Young
September 22, 2009
You can apply for Alabama bad credit car loans and choose one of the best deals offered by the loan lenders online. There are quite a few online loan lenders that work through just one financial institution and even these institutions offer bad credit car loans.
Joseph Raglione
September 22, 2009
When every United States citizen learns the honest facts outlining President Barack Obama's Health Care Plan, I honestly believe the United States of America will win a New Health Care System. However, if the honest facts are witheld from the people, or distorted and subverted by political or opposi...
Alijandra Mogilner, Ph.D.
September 21, 2009
The combination of inflationary spending, high national debt, capital flight, lowered personal spending, unemployment, and the burden of elder care are likely to lead to at least the stagflation we suffered through in the Carter years and perhaps worse.
Earnest Young
September 21, 2009
Wisconsin have designed a specific type of financial option through which they can get low refinance rate car loans with bad credit. Wisconsin bad credit car loans finance or refinance can be obtained for any personal intention like purchasing a car, to pay outstanding bills, financing holiday trips, college and school fees or even for home renovations.
Joseph Raglione
September 21, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Poet and Song-Writer and Political Activist: David Rovics, is giving away his music. The following is an explanation of how he makes a living by giving away his work. An interesting system if you can get away with it and yes, David gets away with it!
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Joseph Raglione
September 21, 2009
Check out our brand-new book of the week, just published -- "Union
Strategies for Hard Times".
Joseph Raglione
September 21, 2009
International Day of Peace, September 21st
The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
Joseph Raglione
September 21, 2009
The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) is a co-operative Peacebuilding Initiative to unite the strengths of existing organizations, projects and peoples in building a Culture of Peace for future generations.
Earnest Young
September 20, 2009
Seattle car loans with bad credit are made for all kinds of people with bad credit which include arrears, defaults, bankruptcy, IVA´s and CCJ´s.
Susan Elaine Wheeler
September 18, 2009
Do you believe that you can make a positive difference in what you do? The issues facing our country today can be solved with each of us agreeing that the truth is more important than profit and by stopping the fallacies that are constantly in your face. If you have an idea on how to make things better, speak up.
Joseph Raglione
September 19, 2009
A lot of campaign experts say that early preparation can make the difference in whether incumbents are re-elected.
Stan Grimes
September 19, 2009
I have been in a writing drought lately. All of the insanity broadcast on our media corporations (owned by GE and other super-rich corporations) has made me crawl inside my office closet. I don´t want to come out, but I have to eat. Though the birthers, Joe Wilson, nauseate me, I know President O...
Earnest Young
September 19, 2009
Car loan credit is offered by most of the loan lenders as these loans are specially designed for bad credit scorers who face debt problems.
Joseph Raglione
September 18, 2009
Don't count on the "Security" Council making this a subject of study or public debate.
Joseph Raglione
September 18, 2009
Suu Kyi´s conviction to her country has cost her dearly: She´s lost not only her freedom, but her family as well.
Joseph Raglione
September 18, 2009
We´ll see you on the streets on Sunday, September 20!