Recent content by Felonius Monkey

I can respect the decision to support nobody, but there's a price. If you don't vote you essentially give more weight to vote of those you disagree with.

I've never served in the military, but I did finish college. From experience I call tell you that taking a break on your college coursework is risky because MANY people never go back to finish. Joining the military is a noble goal, but I would continue my education as well.

Republicans warned parents to keep their young kids away from public schools so they wouldn't be "indoctrinated into socialism." However this just prevents kids from learning the basic skills necessary to survive in the world. As this child gets older Republicans will tell them to stay away...

The Heartland Institute sponsored an international conference to obtain the signatures of 500 scientists with documented doubts about climate change. They published the results and claimed it was 'proof' that climate change doesn't exist. There were just a few problems: 1. The list included at...

Not sure. That problem doesn't exist right now because it's illegal to sue HMOs regardless of their negligence or breach of contract. If the government were to cause death or disability through negligence or breach of contract, at least they would be liable.

The majority of CO2 is released during deforestation. If you're honestly concerned about the problem start there.

Any reasonable person realizes that sometimes policy works. But Fox is an endless parade of criticism on Obama and liberals. I would be more accepting of Fox's positions if they gave us a well-rounded news story. But sadly they only focus on the negative. It's as if they think nothing good will...

For example conservatives claim that healthcare reform will create death panels. The truth - one of the bills which was actually cosponsored by a Republican called for non-binding voluntary counseling for the elderly on end-of-life issues. They claim that healthcare reform is adding to the...

Are you claiming that all conservatives love insurance companies? Because if so I've got this bridge in San Francisco you may be interested in.

Stalin - he was responsible for twice as many deaths as Hitler. Although if you're going to base your answer on the number of deaths caused by the person it would have to be Jesus.

I agree. I also think it's hilarious when people talk about a 3rd party candidate like it's a magic bullet. "If only we had a 3rd party candidate, like Ron Paul. All our problems would be solved!" Bull. Under our current campaign finance system anyone who is able to rise to the position of...