Articles by vickie
Constitution Applies to EVERY individual no matter their origin
Came across this blog article this morning. I couldn’t have said it better. The following article was published at Lew Rockwell and Connor’s Conundrums The Constitution Applies to Terrorists Yes, you read that right. The…
From my email …
THE SNEEZE I think this is awesome!!! They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost…
Economics for Women
I got this one in my email today. I’m not sure of it’s source, but it definitely bears repeating to all who’ll take the time to read it. How to Think Like a Feminist Economist…
Republican? Be Careful What You Wish For!
It’s getting pretty obvious that when the Democrats passed health care reform, it was like a fly landing in the Replican’s perceived ointment of success. I commented previously on Rep. Paul Ryan’s ‘Roadmap for America‘…
A Thank You to the Plaintiffs, the ACLU and Judge Sweet!
In May 2009, I wrote an article about the Patent Office and its practice of allowing the patent of human genes, specifically, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes which are associated with breast and ovarian cancer. The Patent…
Taxing Miles Driven?
President Obama, according to press secretary Gibbs will not seek to adopt a tax policy where motorists are taxed based on how many miles they drive, saying, “It is not and will not be the…
Hobo Heller Has It All Wrong
What is with the Republicans? Have they no hearts? Their arrogance in the face of this economic downturn simply astounds me. Rep. Dean Heller is yet another glaring example of people who claim to be…
More Evidence of Republican Shift toward Plutocracy
plu·toc·ra·cy (noun)1. Government by the wealthy.2. A wealthy class that controls a government.3. A government or state in which the wealthy rule. Have you read the Lowden Economic Recovery Plan? I have and I can’t…
How Much Do You Pay for Health Care?
If you have health care insurance, you probably know how much you pay annually for those premiums. And, you can tally up what you have to pay providers in addition to those costs … for…