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Tuesday April 16, 2002

Were the Founding Fathers Wrong about Foreign Affairs? - In his latest edition of "Texas Straight Talk", Physician and Congressman Ron Paul discusses his appearance last week on a national television show on the wisdom the United States could have shown by not taking any sides in the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict - his point being that we should follow the Constitution and stay out of foreign wars. Perhaps - in retrospect - the Founding Fathers were smarter than we realize. See what the Congressman means in his latest column! - by The Honorable Ron Paul, M.D., Member of Congress (R-TX - 14th District)

Powell Peace Trip Fails - Bob's look at Colin Powell's recent trip to the Middle East. - by Bob Lang

Who is "Torie" Clarke?: Strategic Disinformation and Strange Decisions at the Pentagon (Part 1 of 2) - In his first column in a while, Todd takes a look at Torie Clarke, the press spokeswoman for the Pentagon and exactly what it was that brought her there, her connections and why it is that John McCain's name keeps coming up and the history behind that. Read Todd's latest, as it will keep you going and on your toes! - by Todd Brendan Fahey

Say It Ain't So, Jimbo! - In his latest trip "Down on the Rant Farm", Ed reviews the career, the controversy and the life of the colorful, controversial and always flamboyant James Traficant (D-OH), who is now facing up to 63 years behind bars following his conviction last week on all 10 counts in his federal trial on bribery, racketeering and fraud. - by J. Edward Tremlett

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Monday April 15, 2002

Sixty Years Ago: 9 April 1942 - The Fall of Bataan - Pacific Theater of Operations - Jennifer and Tim review the fall of Bataan and how the Allies held off the Japanese as long as they could, and how the fall was just the first of things to come. Take a look in their latest installment on their "Sixty Years Ago" series. - by Jennifer King and Timothy Rollins

Second Request for Help - - In a follow-up to last Wednesday's piece, Ted once again makes his case for each of us as Americans to make our contributions to helping reverse the emerging police state that has become so much a part of present-day America. - by Ted Lang

Square Peg, Round Hole ... - In his first article in a while, Editor Tim Rollins sounds off on the recent conviction of Congressman James Traficant (D-OH) and takes a look back not only at Traficant's career, but more importantly, how elected officials at the federal level of government are increasingly out of touch with the people, suggesting that the only way to ensure good government is to actively participate in the political process yourself. - by Timothy Rollins

Should the Constitution Be Conserved or Amended? - Jim looks at the well-meaning but 'miss-the-mark' efforts of conservatives who seek to protect religious freedom and liberty in America and thinks maybe they ought to rethink their strategy. - by W. James Antle III

Out For A Bite ... - The tax man cometh in different shapes and forms - the world according to Bob and most other Americans. - by Bob Lang

Jerusalem and Munich - In his newest column, Chuck shows us how Yasser Arafat planned even from before the signing of the Oslo Accords of plans to seize all of Israel as part of a 'master plan' of having a sea-to-sea Palestinian state. See more in his latest! - - by Chuck Morse

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FLY YOUR FLAG TODAY !!

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Saturday April 13, 2002 ** SPECIAL EDITION **

The Palestinian Pokey - In her first article since returning from vacation, Jennifer offers her perspective on the quagmire of the Middle East nightmare and just how deep and pervasive the levels of Palestinian hatred runs among the more extreme elements within that area of the world. - by Jennifer King

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Friday - Sunday April 12 - 14, 2002 ** NEW FEATURE !! **

Varying Verity: Freedom - Today, The American Partisan debuts a new collaboration called "Verying Verity", where today, they will discuss the Essence and Complement of Freedom. - by George F. Smith and SARTRE

CYNICS CORNER ... - A new look at Florida's 2004 Presidential Election Voting Machines - sent in by Nick Literski

A Trip to the ATM ... - Look who paid a visit to his local ATM recently .... - by Terry Cowley

Policy, Schmolicy! - Lewis pulls no punches when he gives us his idea on the real reason behind President Bush's 'public' call for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to use 'restraint' in dealing with PLO Leader Yasser Arafat, while at the same time suspecting that Bush may be privately rooting for the little guy. - by Lewis J. Goldberg

Higher and Higher ... - We pay at the pump because of political egos. Bob shows us why. - by Bob Lang

Strappado Wrack: No Surprise - Terrorism Is Winning - Today, SARTRE shows us how in the continuing battle of terrorism in the Middle East, that nobody wins, everybody loses and there is no one wearing a white hat in this picture. - by SARTRE (James Hall from the Right)

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Thursday April 11, 2002 ** MISSING FILL-IN ISSUES**

Arafat: A Man of the People - In her newest "Return to Reason" column at WorldNetDaily, Ilana shows us how that the voices of moderation and reason within Arab governments are the exception, and that the ordinary families are the ones that raise their young to go out "with a bang" in their campaign of terror against Israel and for that matter, anyone who aids and abets the Jewish state. - See what she means by taking a closer look in her latest WorldNetDaily exclusive commentary. - by Ilana Mercer

All Talk, No Action ... - The Bush Doctrine in practice. - by Bob Lang

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Wednesday April 10, 2002 ** MISSING FILL-IN ISSUES**

Leaning Left: The Hard Road to Peace - Today, Associate Editor James Hall discusses the hard road to peace in the current situation in the Middle East with the United States now deciding what role to play next in this situation. - by James Hall from the Left

Victims From Birth: Engineering Defects in Helpless Children Crosses the Line - In her latest, Wendy shows us how engineering birth defects such as deafness as done not too long ago in this story is not in reality a choice for the child by his or her parents, but is in fact, a life sentence against the child by selfish and obsessive parents who fail to 'look beyond the mark'. This column originally appeared on the FOX News Channel Web Site and is reposted with permission. - by Wendy McElroy

When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Done Overnight! - An effective approach to pest elimination from Bob's point of view. - by Bob Lang

Help Arm Our Pilots! - Today, Ted not only makes a case for arming commercial airline pilots, but also suggests that we all do the same by getting in touch with the President and urging him to do likewise. Both the President's mailing address and e-mail address are provided! - by Ted Lang

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Tuesday April 9, 2002 ** MISSING FILL-IN ISSUES**

A Court of No Authority - In his latest edition of "Texas Straight Talk", Physician and Congressman Ron Paul brings us up to speed on how the illegal establishment of the International Criminal Court by the United Nations will allegedly subject American citizens and military personnel to a foreign court with worldwide jurisdiction that has no respect for both our national sovereignty as well as our constitutional rights that has been the bedrock of American society for over two centuries. See what the Congressman means in his latest column! - by The Honorable Ron Paul, M.D., Member of Congress (R-TX - 14th District)

More Questions in Dire Need of Answers - the Middle East - Today, Ed uses his perspective of living in the Middle East to ask some questions regarding the volatility of the situation and address some issues that have been around for time immemorial. See for yourself as he takes you for his latest trip "Down on the Rant Farm". - by J. Edward Tremlett

Deconstructing the 'Peace At Any Price' Crowd ... - In discussing the peace process in the Middle East, the Iconoclast has this to say: "It's a simple one, really. In the end, the faddish 'causes' of the peace-at-any-price crowd are no different than the fabled Middle East "peace process". Time after time, they promise everything. And time after time, they deliver absolutely nothing" - by The Iconoclast

Still Fat, Dumb and Happy - Yet another way Congress appeals to the overweight American masses. - by Bob Lang

View from the Mount: The Art of Political Conversation - Today, SARTRE takes a look at the lost art of political conversation and how the lack of it prevents a meaningful approach to solving age-old problems with substantive solutions. - by SARTRE (James Hall from the Right)

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Monday April 8, 2002 ** MISSING FILL-IN ISSUES**

O'Reilly Naive Concerning Liberal Professors - April looks at Bill O'Reilly's recent trip to Harvard University and openly wonders which Bill O'Reilly really exists out there? - the hard-nosed tough-talker on FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" or the one who waffled when questioned on the issue of left leaning professors. - by April Shenandoah

REAL Tax Reform- Lewis shares with us his take on how meaningful and lasting tax reform can be achieved in a way that can benefit all Americans. See his latest in his newest offering at the table. - by Lewis J. Goldberg

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Timothy Rollins, Editor-in-Chief

Adam Schorsch, Managing Editor

Jennifer King, Senior Associate Editor

Robert Yoho, Associate Editor

James Hall (from the Left), Associate Editor

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EDITOR'S NOTE:

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