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Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism
Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism What are the principles of positive Americanism? Former Congressman and “Two Guys on Politics” podcaster Bill Lipinski discusses them in his twice monthly Op-Ed. By William O. Lipinski In honor of the 4th of July I would like to state my principles of positive Americanism….

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Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan

Posted on May 19, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan
Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan

Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan By William O. Lipinski The best way to defend Taiwan, is to prevent it from being attacked. By making an attack so militarily herculean and so financially outrageously expensive, China will give up the idea. To start with Taiwan has a few natural advantages an invading…

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Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking
Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking

Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom, and update on Ukraine plus the culture of smoking Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook is a discussion about a wide range of topics, many focused on politics locally in Chicagoland but examining issues nationally and international. This week’s Season 2, Episode 6 “Two Guys on Politics” podcast, taped…

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Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Posted on August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back
Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…

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Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans
Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans

Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans If you are looking for information on Arab Americans who served in the U.S. Military defending the United States of America during many of the past wars, the best place to go it to ArabWarVeterans.com. The website offers updates on information on Arab Americans who served in…

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Change voting system so we can make better choices

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Change voting system so we can make better choices
Change voting system so we can make better choices

Change voting system so we can make better choices Americans need to give the system of national elections a serious reconsideration and come up with a new system that doesn’t give certain states all fit weight in the election cycle. Before even half the states complete their primaries, the candidates are already chosen By Ray…

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David Orr and Making Voting Just So ‘Easy’

Posted on June 20, 2013November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on David Orr and Making Voting Just So ‘Easy’

David Orr and Making Voting Just So ‘Easy’ By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Friday, June 21, 2013 Despite the low voter turnout, voting is already easy. But not everyone wants to take the time to vote. In fact, the vast majority of residences who could vote don’t even register to vote. They don’t want to….

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