Political Center - A Column by Cliff Potter

If Mitt Romney Wants to Win, He Better Move From Massachusetts

Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:59 AM EDT

It may not be accurate. After all, they were all Democrats. Yet, running a race from Massachusetts, especially almost all of those who have run being from very rich Massachusetts, involves a gap that showed itself very well in this year's Republican primaries and caucuses. Romne …

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The Tax Strategy: Why Voters Are Not Told What Is Happening to Them Due To Hidden Goals and Objectives

Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:09 AM EDT

We live in a world of ever-increasing personal information disseminated and used for various purposes by corporations and governments. Yet, if you listen to Republicans recently objecting to the availability of bank and financial information from corporations, the payment of a " …

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Is There a Good Side of the War on Terror? Images of US Soldiers Holding Afghanistan Body Parts Fuel Stupid Analyses Rather Than Meaningful Inquiry into the Industrial-Military Complex

Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:42 AM EDT

Afghans may be appalled by US soldiers due to isolated events, because of widespread US indifference and lack of discipline or the nature of the War on Terror itself. The latest in our list of sad reminders about the tragedy of war are the pictures released showing US soldiers ho …

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NCAA Basktetball Tournament - Politics Dominates Strength of Schedule, Seeds, the ACC and the Big East

Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:26 AM EDT

For the first time in memory, Digger Phelps had something both fair and correct when discussing the Big East. He said yesterday that that conference was overrated in basketball. Not only is this true this year, it has been true for most years. The devil in this detail is the way  …

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Obama's Defense of Killing US Citizens Abroad More Dangerous Than Anticipated

Tue Mar 6, 2012 12:17 PM EST

In his defense of what many consider murder, Eric Holder, speaking at the Northwestern University School of Law yesterday, delivered the Obama Administration's legal defense of the United States government for issuing orders to kill and killing Americans without trial.

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Obama Administration Sends Eric Holder to Congress to Defend Right to Murder US Citizens without Trial

Mon Mar 5, 2012 11:48 AM EST

Today, Eric Holder will present the Obama Administration's position on its right to carry out premeditated killing of United States citizens.

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Get the Federal Government Out of Our Lives: The Dangerous Connection Between the Oklahoma City Bombing, Rick Santorum and Many Republicans Today

Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:33 PM EST

There is a direct relationship between the Oklahoma City bombing and some who live in Michigan who will be voting for Rick Santorum. A connection that existed between Michigan and Timothy McVeigh before the bombing he masterminded.

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Does the FRAND, RAND and Apple Mess Threaten Small Companies and Worldwide Mobile Interoperability?

Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:11 PM EST

FRAND and RAND are two important licensing requirements for those who seek to have their patents used throughout an industry.

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Purchasing Elections - The Wholesale Purchase of the Presidency By Republicans Supporting Romney, Gingrich and Santorum

Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:11 AM EST

Presidential elections for sale. Never in the history of the United States presidency have so few meant so much to some in an election year. It is unprecedented.

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Will Mitt Romney Be as Big of a Wall Street Problem as President Obama?

Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:10 AM EST

The arguments made by Republicans (especially tea party advocates) and Democrats against Mitt Romney often focus on his wealth and being out of touch. But the biggest one for some time has been how close he is with Wall Street.

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Mitt Romney's Obama Race Speech Moment Needed Soon

Thu Feb 2, 2012 10:25 AM EST

In the middle of controversies over his church, his pastor and his bomber friend, Barrack Obama is lauded as having made a historic speech in Philadelphia on race.

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If Voting for the Poor, Vote for Mitt Romney Not President Obama

Wed Feb 1, 2012 3:53 PM EST

"I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs a repair , I'll fix it," he said. "I'm not concerned about the very rich.... I'm concerned about the very heart of America, the 90 to 95 percent of Americans who right now are struggling."

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Gingrich Fails as Republican Party Exercises Muscle in Favor of Romney

Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:38 PM EST

As the Newt Gingrich flame flickers in the most recent polling in Florida, it is worthy to note that the pro-Mitt Romney fans now include every anti-Gingrich fan as well. We have nothing to do but watch as Romney pulverizes Gingrich.

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Nanotechnology and the 2012 Presidential Election: Which Candidate is Better Prepared to Lead the World in Dealing with this Dangerous Technology?

Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:50 AM EST

The Obama Administration is doing its part to further the goal of continual expansion of technology and its uses. The United States remains a leader in this arena, with many areas on display.

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Obama State of the Union: Missing Justices Just One Example of Republican Immaturity

Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:25 AM EST

While Republicans squirmed during one of Barrack Obama's best speeches, it was the other telling signs that make this an election year to watch and Obama's to lose. The leading theme moving into this campaign year is maturity. Obama now has it. And Republicans do not.

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The Gingrich-Romney Mess Means Anger and Pain for Republicans

Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:33 AM EST

The fact is that Mitt Romney's win in last night's debate, revealing uncertainty and weakness in Newt Gingrich, will have less of an impact than the pre-debate rifts revealed in the conservative Republican agenda. These rifts have greatly increased Barrack Obama's chances in the  …

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Newt Gingrich: America Loves a Loser

Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:14 PM EST

We have a lot to see these days. Ex-wives. Blond third wives and first wives. And a ton of people who are called hypocrites, too liberal, and too wild and uncertain to win.

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San Francisco Loses Because of Simple Coaching Error

Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:06 AM EST

You may not have noticed. Certainly it went largely if not completely unreported by the media who claim to know their sport.

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Assuming that Gingrich Had Affair and Advocated Open Marriage, Will This Matter?

Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:40 AM EST

One thing is certain. To listen to CNN women who reported last night's debate this morning, Newt Gingrich will lose even more support from women because of his affair and alleged request for an open marriage.

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Does Romney Win in New Hampshire Really Matter?

Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:14 AM EST

As the inevitable candidate moves forward, Mitt Romney's steam is gathered from the incessant reminders of his frontrunner status and his less than 50% wins. The one thing no one has seemed to mention is that he won 25% or more of the vote in New Hampshire and in Iowa.

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Immigration Reform, Human Capital and Our Nation As It Becomes Blade Runner's World in Real Time

Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:43 AM EST

In Blade Runner, the futuristic view of Los Angeles once it has become Asia in the US with one corporation making humans as needed in order to use them as expendable and programmed human capital, we have our future.

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Gingrich Will Win 2012 Republican Nomination, and Go on to Become President

Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:11 AM EST

There are few questions left unanswered after interminable debates on the country's future. Obama will be the Democrats nominee. And Newt Gingrich will be the Republican's choice. In the one corner are a pack of rich-people-first candidates for the Republican nomination.

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