Smith2028

@Smith2028 (797)

United States • Age 43

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Smith2028's Discussions

Lots of Style... but what about substance?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Aug 08

I mentioned this on a previous post, but feel like it deserves its own thread. The convention in Denver was certainly full of style. A fantastic speech by the woman trying to break the glass ceiling urging her supporters to...

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News not getting enough attention

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

A study released on June 10 by the government’s Congressional Research Service (CRS), indicates that 855 of the 911 bills passed by the Senate of the 110th Congress have been streamlined by Democratic Party leadership with a...

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My Pick for Obama

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

Ok, first and foremost, I do not plan on voting for Senator Obama, however using my experience and in the interest of fairness I am presenting my final choice for his VP slot. Senator and former Indiana Governor Evan Bayh....

foreign policy

secretary of state

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Tim Kaine for VP?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 29 Jul 08

So the hot name coming out of DC today is Tim Kaine. Kaine, the Governor of Virginia, is being mentioned pretty heavily as being "very, very high" on the short list for Senator Obama. Kaine was the first Gov. to endorse Obama....

crime rate

undergraduate

undergraduate degree

university in missouri

welding

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Should he or should he not?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 28 Jul 08

There has been a lot of media attention towards Obama's World Tour. One stop on the world tour when it was announced was a visit with wounded troops in Germany. After some internal discussion and being told by the Pentagon there...

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The Death of the American Dream?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 26 Jul 08

Ok, I know this is a little off topic, but I want some honest opinions on this: Do you still believe in the American Dream? If so what is it, and do you still work towards it? Or do you believe the American Dream is on its...

the american dream

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Hillary's Speech

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 3 Jun 08

What did you think of the Clinton machines speech tonight? It certainly had an interesting tone to it. It wasn't a concession, yet she made it clear that there is nothing left for her to do except meet with the Party leaders....

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Obama's Future

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 2 Jun 08

So much has been made of Obama's run at the nomination, but let me step ahead for a moment. Obama wins the nomination, loses the general election to Senator McCain. What now? I firmly believe that so much has been made of...

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Fidel Castro Resigns

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 19 Feb 08

Dictator Castro has finally resigned. He resigned this morning in an open letter to the Cuban People. It is expected the Cuban parliment will name his little brother Raul as his replacement. How do you think this affects US-Cuban...

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Romney Endorses.....

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 15 Feb 08

McCain. What a disappointment. I understand Romney wants to get in good with the party. But there is a line that has to be drawn. During the campaign, Romney spoke the truth about McCain. What do you think?

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What should Romney do? Should he have even suspended his campaign?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 13 Feb 08

So now what? Gov Romney has officially suspended his campaign. that isn't to say that he has drooped out completely. Suspending his campaign means he still controls his delegates, unlike Thompson and Guiliani who dropped their...

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Should Huckabee drop out?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 13 Feb 08

According to the latest AP tallies, Huckabee has 241 delegates to McCain’s 821. That means the former Arkansas governor needs 950 more delegates to reach the 1,191 needed to clinch the nomination, and McCain needs about...

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Dems pulling out of Debate

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 10 Apr 07

Edwards, Clinton and Obama have all pulled out of a debate co-sponsored by FOXNEWS. Now, keeping in mind that 50% of FOXNEWS audience is registered Democrat. Why are the candidates who are going to have to depend on a...

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President Tom of Iran Embarrased!?!

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 10 Apr 07

From Thesunonline.com: As Faye stood in front of bearded Ahmadinejad he asked her through a translator: “How is your daughter?” Faye fumed in response: “I don’t know, Mr President, I haven’t seen her for 13 days —...

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Did Pelosi commit a FELONY???

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 6 Apr 07

Did Rep. Pelosi commit a felony on her little trip to Syria? The Logan Act says yes. This act makes communicating with a foreign government in an effort to influence that governments behaviour on any controversies with the...

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Why I hate Illegal Immigrants

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 6 Apr 07

My feelings on illegals is well documented and it is a position I will never apologize for. Here is another reason. In Virginia Beach (MY HOME CITY) an illegal immigrant hit and killed 2 teens this week. Not only was he...

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Iraq And Oil.

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 5 Apr 07

To everyone who said this war is about oil... From CNN: Contracts with Major Oil Firms from Iraq's New Government are not likely to go to US Firms but rather, China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Now it seems to me that...

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True Patriotism

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 4 Apr 07

I usually reserve my rants for my personal website, but this one is going here. I love my country. I love everything about it. I love that I can say what I want, wear what I want, go where I want, read what I want, write what...

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Why the Republicans lose in 2008.

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 31 Mar 07

The Republicans can more seats in congress in 2008. The Republicans must keep in mind that the people voted for a change. They will lose more seats in 2008 if they continue to give up to the Democrats. On several key measures,...

politics

Why the Democrats lose in 2008

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 31 Mar 07

Yes, it is a bold prediction, but the Democrats will lose the congress in 2008. Why? During their campaigining in 2006, the Democrats promised to clean up Congress. Yet, when faced with the biggest decision to date of their...

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