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American Taxpayers: You Worked for Government Until Today

Originally published August 13, 2011, By Shellinda. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

American Taxpayers: You Worked for Government Until Today

In the video, below, imagine that the chain gang is operated by government at the federal, state, and local levels and those workers are America’s taxpayers. If the calculations of one D.C. based tax reform advocacy group are correct, our analogy is not as over the top as it might seem. While many Americans are […]

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To Quote A Visitor: Fortenberry is All Talk (and Hair) on Spending

Originally published March 11, 2011, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. 2 Comments

I’m starting the weekend a little early here – looking for some humor in a situation that isn’t really all that funny… The GiN Joint’s Bartender thinks we may need to get a special dartboard for Nebraska’s First District Representative Jeff Fortenberry; he’s making so many appearances in our “Deserving of Darts” feature. One visitor […]

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Deserving of Darts – Again – Jeff Fortenberry’s Vote on Spending Cuts

Originally published March 10, 2011, By Linda. Updated March 9, 2012. 6 Comments

Deserving of Darts – Again – Jeff Fortenberry’s Vote on Spending Cuts

I read the news online each morning and sometimes become inspired to post comments concerning certain of the articles I encounter.  I recently got drawn into a discussion on the Lincoln Journal Star website about public employee unions and collective bargaining in Nebraska.  A fellow who identifies himself as “World’s End” accused me of being […]

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Tax Cut Compromise $858 billion Boondoggle – Endangers US Credit Rating

Originally published December 16, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated December 16, 2010. 1 Comment

Tax Cut Compromise $858 billion Boondoggle – Endangers US Credit Rating

By Shelli Dawdy This is a continuation from yesterday’s article about the Tax Cut Compromise. If Democrats’ want to play class warfare, perhaps the debate should include such vivid examples of where this kind of rhetoric can ultimately lead if it is allowed to stand unchallenged. In Soviet Russia, upper-middle class peasants known as kulaks […]

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Fortenberry Doesn’t Put YOUR Money Where His Mouth Is

Originally published November 7, 2010, By Linda. Updated August 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Fortenberry Doesn’t Put YOUR Money Where His Mouth Is

In an interview conducted by the host of a local radio station just prior to the November 2nd election, now 4th term Congressman Jeff Fortenberry made several comments that deserve scrutiny. We’ve already discussed Fortenberry’s apparent back-pedaling, during that interview, from the Republicans’ commitment to the voters to repeal and replace the health reform law. […]

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Lincoln Arena: A Shell Game With Bailout Money

Originally published October 9, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

Lincoln Arena: A Shell Game With Bailout Money

Editor’s Note: Thanks to Don Raskey for this excellent, well researched article. Don worked hard with the No2Arena people to get the full facts in front of Lincoln voters. His continued efforts to follow up are much appreciated. By Donald Raskey The mayor and the Joint Public Agency (JPA) have been touting the future $50 […]

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In the News: Week of August 21-28, 2009

Originally published September 4, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated September 4, 2009. Leave a Comment

HEALTH CARE: In Nebraska It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Nebraska when it comes to the health care reform debate. What is VERY clear about what has occurred is that proponents of the bill have been very organized and ensured that there are a large number of attendees present who are for government […]

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In the News: Week of August 14-21, 2009

Originally published August 26, 2009, By mllewendy. Updated October 13, 2012. Leave a Comment

National News HEALTH CARE  (also see ** at end of post): Morning Bell:  How the Public Option Became the Core of Obamacare By Conn Carroll; ; August 19, 2009 Don’t Count on Obama’s Promise You Can Keep Your Healthcare Plan By Dan Spencer; ; August 17, 2009 Fact Checking the White House on Health Care […]

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