Let's brainstorm for the Educational System....

This morning I read this article about the Race to the Top and Charter schools, or lack thereof, in Alabama. My first thought was "What difference would charter schools make to education in Alabama?" Since I am not familiar with charter schools, I am not sure.

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Tax Dollars and Good Intentions wasted: My unscientific glimpse on a small scale.

First let me say that I am a middle class stay at home mother of four and call myself an Independent. Raised in a family of democrats, I would say I am a fiscal conservative and social moderate.

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Obama plan foresees record $1.75 trillion deficit

President Barack Obama unveiled a multi-trillion-dollar spending plan Thursday, pledging a "break from a troubled past." His first budget would boost taxes on the wealthy, curtail Medicare, lay the groundwork for universal health care and leave a string of deficits dwarfing any in the nation's history.

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FactCheck.org: Fact-Checking Obama's Speech

I wish ALL politicians would have their speech writers fact check BEFORE they make their speeches;-)

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley rejects $66 million in stimulus funds for new unemployment benefits - al.com

Governor Riley appears to be looking at the long term ramafications of accepting each part of the stimulus bill money.

How the economic stimulus plan could affect you

$13.30 a week in a consumer nation is going to stimulate the economy how?

50 De-Stimulating Facts

"The idea that the government can spend the economy out of a recession is highly questionable, and even with Senate moderates pushing for changes, the current package is unlikely to see much improvement.

A Radical Threat to Human Life - FOCA

Forsyth, Georgia – An Information Piece about FOCA Source: National Committee for a Human Life Amendment- National Committee Human Life - Massachusetts Ave, NW, suite 24 – Washington, DC 20005 The purpose of this posting is to alert all pro-life people about the latest propo …

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40% of Obama's Stimulus Plan is Crap

President Elect Obama will deliver a major speech today on the topic of his stimulus package and the talk from the left seems to focus on about 40% of it: the forty-percent dedicated to tax cuts.

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Senate secretary turns away Burris

The secretary of the Senate on Tuesday turned Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

GM exec: bankruptcy not an option for industry - Yahoo! News

Mulally and Wagoner both said they'd work for $1 a year — something Chrysler's plan said Nardelli already does — if their firms took any government loan money.

Venus, Jupiter will 'shine' on Monday night

On Monday evening, a slender crescent moon, just 15 percent illuminated, will appear in very close proximity to the two brightest planets in our sky, Venus and Jupiter.

What Does a "Christian" Look Like?

I have been reading a lot of comments lately from people who claim to be Christians. In their words, I find much that causes me distress.

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What IS McCain, Obama's plan for energy independance exactly?

I am not sure of the answer. I know that McCain wants more oil, more nuclear power. I know that Obama wants to work on clean coal technology.

Saudis walk out of OPEC

So, what does everyone think of this? Personally I am proud of the Saudis for taking this stand!

Home foreclosure filings up 55 percent in July

U.S. foreclosure activity in July rose 55 percent from a year earlier as a slump in once-sizzling housing markets forced yet more borrowers to default on their mortgages.

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I am 33, a Christian and Stay-at-Home Mom of 4 wonderful (and slightly trying) children....ages 16, 11, 9, and 7.

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