June 19, 2013

The Socialist’s Journal: Another Civil War?

Trevor Brookins

*Now that I have your attention, let me start by saying I don’t believe there will be another civil war in the United States. But let me also tell you why it is on my radar. The United States Civil War was a military conflict that arose after several southern states attempted to secede from [...]




Election Night in Phoenix, Arizona

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*I’m out here in Phoenix on business and my hotel just happens to be the hub for the Democratic election watch party. The lobby was crackin’. Special election drinks were being served, all kinds of unexpected characters were in the building. Excuse my ignorance, but I didn’t expect to run into as many gays and [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Welfare and the Presidential Election

Trevor Brookins

*Socialism has gotten a bad reputation in our country. Because of a misnomer on the part of the Soviet Union, it has been unfairly equated with communism since the end of World War II. During the 19th century socialists were implicated in several attacks on government and corporations. In reality socialism is an economic philosophy [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Electoral College

Trevor Brookins

*The Electoral College proves the Founding Fathers were too smart for their own good. The Electoral College allows for a group of people in each state (electors) to cast ballots for the presidency; generally speaking the elector vote reflects the popular vote but doesn’t have to. This is because the Electoral College is designed so [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Forward March of Progress

Trevor Brookins

*Not that it’s totally their fault, but conservatives fight an uphill battle. When I teach my history course I generally define conservatives as those who want appreciated the way society worked in years past. Conservatives would like to stop the changes taking place in United States or change things back to former versions of our [...]




Texas Judge Predicts Civil War if Obama Reelected (Video)

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*Geeze Louise! Obama’s potential reelection is turning out to be more controversial than his first attempt at the top seat. Since passing new laws and supporting gay marriage, the president is being called an instigator of civil war. According to Tom Head, a county judge in Lubbock, TX, Obama is causing civil unrest and soon [...]




Romney Refused to Change His Speech for NAACP (Video)

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*It’s pretty obvious by now that presidential candidate Mitt Romney is not a well liked dude among black folk. After getting embarrassingly booed at the NAACP convention in Texas, the Republican nominee decided to brush it off and keep it moving. “I think we expected that,” he told Fox Business Network’s Neil Cavuto on Wednesday night. [...]




Betty White Really Likes President Obama

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*He may not be everyone’s favorite politician right now, but President Barack Obama is regaining favor among the stars. Betty White recently made an unusual endorsement, sharing with the public that she strongly favors the Democrat. The 90-year-old actress typically keeps her political views private in order to maintain her fan base, but for some [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: Syria

Trevor Brookins

The rubber is hitting the road in Syria. President Obama won the presidency in part because of his campaign plank of ending the war in Iraq – a campaign promise he has followed through on. But far from being reluctant to use American military forces in foreign affairs, Obama has defied that stereotype for Democratic [...]




Sold Out Book of Memoirs Proves Herman Cain’s Popularity

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*Whether it was just perfect timing or he’s truly popular, Herman Cain’s memoir reached the top 10 best sellers on Amazon.com. “This is Herman Cain” was released recently and reached the top 10, as the business-man is in the running to be the Republican presidential candidate. The book sold so fast that the hardcopy of [...]




Obamas to Appear on Oprah Show

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*With all the havoc that is going on in America and across the world as a backdrop, President Barack Obama will be appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show with his First Lady, Michelle Obama. The show will be taped April 27  in Chicago at Harpo Studios. Along with that, let’s not forget that Mr. President on the [...]




Video: CNN Explains the Conflict in Ivory Coast

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*(Via CNN) – The west African country of Ivory Coast, also known as Cote d’Ivoire, has been rocked by civil conflict as forces loyal to opposition leader Alassan Ouattara seek to oust incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo after a disputed presidential election last November. Most of the international community recognize Ouattara’s victory and are urging Gbagbo [...]




Michelle Obama Ready for Campaign 2012

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*A devoted wife sticks by her man through thick and thin, through trials and tribulations, through presidencies and re-election. First Lady Michelle Obama is dusting off her campaign boots and is gearing up for the 2012 presidential race. She’s a fighting woman. “Whenever it’s time to campaign, and they tap me on the shoulder, I’ll [...]




Jimmy McMillan Considering Romney and Gingrich for VP Mate

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*Jimmy McMillan, the guy who declared, “Rent is too damn high,” is truly exercising his American freedom. The man is looking for a vice president in his bid for President of the United States, and among those he’s considering are Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Hey this is America, who says you can’t dream big. [...]




Look Out Barack, Sarah’s Comin’ for You in 2012!

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*Well, it should come as no surprise that silly Sarah Palin wants to take on President Obama in 2012. Not only does she want to run against him, she’s confidant that she can win. “I believe so,” the ex-Alaska Gov. told ABC News’ Barbara Walters when asked if she thought she could beat Obama. It [...]