On the road that I have taken, one day, walking, I awaken, amazed to see where I have come, where I'm going, where I'm from. - Dean Koontz

Enough with the bullying, it's CHRISTMAS already!!!

Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:09 AM EST

The news is always full of stories about kids being bullied in school or on the bus. There's always talk of how detrimental bullying is in our society.

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religion, opinion

Newsvine - Are Nude Photos "Art" or Exploitation?

Seeded on Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:29 AM EST (Newsvine)

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a prude. I am, however, deeply disturbed by the use of young naked girls in an art exhibition. Though the girls aren't posed in a provocative manner I do feel that the photographer, Frank Cordell, is exploiting these children.

arts

Newsvine - Battle Hymn of the Republicans

Seeded on Thu Feb 4, 2010 2:39 PM EST (Newsvine)

This is the enjoyment of all Americans - be they Repbulican, Libertarian, Independent, and yes, even Democrats! - who feel our country is going in the wrong direction.

politics, poetry, original-work

Newsvine - The Truth about Socialism

Seeded on Thu Feb 4, 2010 1:33 PM EST (Newsvine)

The word "socialist" is often thrown about on the vine with regards to the current administration. Many of us aren't really aware of what true socialism is all about. Here's a little "Socialism 101."

politics, obama, freedom, socialist, individuality

The Truth about Socialism

Thu Feb 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST

"Socialism is an economic system characterized by public ownership and centralized planning of all major industries (manufacturing, services, and energy), banks and insurance companies, agribusiness, transportation, the media, and medical facilities.

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politics, opinion, socialism

Battle Hymn of the Republicans

Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:35 PM EST

I wrote this earlier today after responding to several threads on the Vine.

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politics, political, poetry, original-work

Newsvine - Battle Hymn of the Republicans

Seeded on Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:00 PM EST (Newsvine)

Don't let the title fool you - this is for all Patriots regardless of political affiliation.

politics, poetry, original-work

YouTube - MSNBC: Gun-Toting Protesters are 'White' Racists... Black Guy with AR-15 Edited to Conceal his Race.

Seeded on Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:28 AM EDT (YouTube)

Okay folks, wake up and pay attention! This is called "media manipulation." This is how they twist the truth to suit their agenda.

media, politics

Obama Pokes Fun at Broadcast Media at Correspondents Dinner

Seeded on Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:23 PM EDT (FOXNews.com)

But he said Friday's dinner was far better than his appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, a higher profile event that typically attracts Hollywood celebrities. "Why hang out with celebrities when I can spend time with people who make me one?" Obama said.

politics

White House refuses to answer Senate questions on AmeriCorps IG firing

Seeded on Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:00 PM EDT (The Washington Examiner)

At Wednesday's meeting, Sen. Grassley's staffers wanted to know more about the White House review. "Unfortunately," Grassley writes in a letter sent late Wednesday afternoon to White House counsel Gregory Craig, "Mr.

politics

Lady Liberty's Light

Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:35 AM EDT

I was blessed to be born with two mothers.

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politics

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