February 2009 Issue #1
Conservative Quote of the Week
"All Men being naturally equal, as descended from a common Parent, enbued with like Faculties and Propensities, having originally equal Rights and Properties, the Earth being given to the Children of Men in general, without any difference, distinction, natural Preheminence, or Dominion of one over another, yet Men not being equally industrious and frugal, their Properties and Enjoyments would be unequal." - Abraham Williams___________________________________________________________________________
Poll of the Week
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Thrill of Victory
Justin D. Lowry
The other day I was reading the news, and came across a story that has left me baffled. It's about a coach in Texas that got fired for winning. Read more.
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**New Essay**
The Ethics of Government
Essay by Justin Lowry
What is the ethics of government? The definition of ethics is proper conduct. So, to better state the goal of this essay, what is the proper conduct of government? I believe to properly answer this question, government itself must be divided into two entities. Read More.
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Isakson Votes No on Treasury Nominee
Justin D. Lowry
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today released the following statement regarding Timothy Geithner's confirmation to head the Treasury Department. Geithner was confirmed by a vote of 60 to 34. Isakson voted against confirming Geithner. Read More.
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Goats Teach a Lesson in Sociology
Justin Lowry
Not many of you know that I have a small herd of goats. As it is winter, not much is growing in the pasture so I feed them corn during this time. Read More.
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Immigration Laws Ignored
Justin D. Lowry
In 2006, Georgia passed some of the toughest immigration laws in the nation. Now, we find out that they are being largely ignored! Read More.
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