John Bambenek is a freelance columnist and author. He is the author of Illinois Deserves Better and is an information security professional, part of the Internet Storm Center and a courseware author and certification grader for the GIAC family of security certifications. He blogs at Part-Time Pundit and is the executive director of The Tumaini Foundation which helps AIDS orphans and other children in Tanzania to get an education.
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Democrats will have Buyers' Remorse over Specter
Senator Specter's party-jumping stunt will cost the Democrats in elections to come.
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Seller’s Remorse: Banks Regretting Acquiescing to “Good Enough Nationalization”
Banks which took federal money are regretting they accepted deals that allow government unilaterally to change terms after the fact.
Governor Sarah Palin is named as McCain's running mate; Democrats spew disgusting sexist remarks in response.
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A Republican Renaissance in Alaska? David Cuddy Challenges Ted "Bridge to Nowhere" Stevens
Senator Stevens is the poster-child of all that went wrong with the Republican Party. David Cuddy is the cure.
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Book Review: The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso
David Freddoso's thorough, fact-based treatment of Obama's career shows that he is just another Chicago politician.
The Republican "revolt" in the House is no way to advance a sound energy policy.
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Is Obama Afraid of Change for Illinois?
The Obama campaign is telling Illinois, "No, you can't" to fixing our broken state.
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have the right to own firearms for self-defense and hunting.
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What if Chavez Isn't Bluffing About War with Colombia?
Will Venezuela, spurred on by Russia and China, start a war in South America?
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The Health Care Crisis and Why it Was Inevitable
The health care crisis is a product of federal legislation that was designed to take away choices from patients and doctors at every step.
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