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Sometimes What You Don't Say... E-mail
Written by Bob Sordahl   
Friday, 23 September 2011
ImageTexas Governor Rick Perry's luke-warm debate performance two weeks ago raises some questions about him, and strangely answers a few as well.  I like Perry and he was my second choice for the Republican nomination behind Christie, but honestly, I'm beginning to look at his qualifications and personal style with a bit more scrutiny.  I was initially attracted to him for his straight talk, but in today's volatile political atmosphere, that which I found appealing may not be such an asset.  In the political poker game of tit for tat, innuendo, half truth and ad homonym argument, sometimes the most important things are what you don't say, or shouldn't say.
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America Is Never So Strong... E-mail
Written by Bob Sordahl   
Sunday, 11 September 2011

Image"America is never so strong as when she is hurting, or her back is against the wall."

Today across America, citizens of this great Country are participating in memorials to the events of 9/11/2001.  Clearly for many, ten years have not erased the scars, or lessened the sadness.  For many, there is a need for a gathering of strength and fellowship, even in sorrow.  The American people seem to come out on the other side more powerful and resolute and in this case with the understanding that this battle is not only for our way of life, but for life itself.

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Job Shift Could Be Good News E-mail
Written by Bob Sordahl   
Sunday, 04 September 2011

ImageIf you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that my day job is in the building trades.  The current downturn of our economy has hit this industry hard, and the people I deal with daily have paid a heavy price for this Administration’s assault on the free market.  Recently however, I’ve seen a shift in sector job loss that might just be good news in disguise.

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