Rep. Mick Mulvaney Offers Up Lame Excuses Why He and Others Voted for Boehner
A number of newly elected Republican Congressmen and women voted for John Boehner for speaker after they ran a campaign opposing the GOP leadership. Mick Mulvaney, U.S. Congressman from the 5th district of South Carolina, is giving cover for himself and those who voted for Boehner. He begins by stating
What the Film ‘Unbroken’ Leaves out of Louis Zamperini’s Life
Unbroken opens Christmas day in major theaters across the United States. It’s about the life of Louis Zamperini. According to some, it’s only about some of Louis Zamperini’s life. It’s based on the book of the same name written by Laura Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand delighted audiences with her book Seabiscuit that
Plaque Controversy: I Say Let the Democrats Have Abraham Lincoln
A plaque on Northeastern Illinois University’s Frank Lloyd Wright building reads “This building is dedicated to public service honoring the memory of Abraham Lincoln — Democrat.” I first saw this story on Facebook. It’s now getting wider attention. The controversy is over identifying Lincoln as a “Democrat.” In reality, he
It’s ‘Daylight Saving Time’ not ‘Daylight Savings Time’
Each and every year we spring forward, moving our clocks ahead an hour in the Spring, and fall back, moving our clocks back and hour in the Fall. This year, Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins this Sunday, March 10, 2013. Not every state complies with this yearly ritual. Daylight Saving
