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I'd never actually heard of Sarah Palin until I heard John McCain chose her as his VP choice. I haven't made my decision on who I'll be voting for but I'm not sure this helped McCain in my eyes.
Many Americans have retirement savings in the form of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) which are a form of retirement savings with tax advantages in the United States. There are many ways for Americans to invest with their IRAs. However, it is a little known fact that they can invest 100% of … (0 comments)
The idea that being American meant giving up one's ancestral language and values was expressed by Theodore Roosevelt, in a message to the American Defense Society in 1919:
"for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed or birthplace or origin. But this is predicated upon … (5 comments)
Finally I have the answer to a question I have been asking. When was this military force now going on in Iraq ratified by congress and declared a war. The answer is IT WAS NOT.
If you ever want to feel truly American, spend July 4th in a foreign country. We happened to be in Rome for the 4th. After leaving the hotel that day, my friend and I remarked about how odd it was that absolutely no one in this city seemed to know that … (18 comments)
Just curious after watching her today on FOX news...twice..yes, I suffered through that twice.
Money.com reports that Americans are now $1.7 trillion poorer! This decline in wealth occurred throughout the first quarter of this year.
In February of 2008, Americans filed an average of 3,960 bankruptcy petitions daily. That puts us up 28% from one year ago. As well, we're at a 23 year high on late mortgage payments.
The San Jacinto Battleground is a memorial to the Americans who fought in the Spanish American War, and to the first U.S. Navy ship to have the name "TEXAS", and went on to play an integral part in the American Naval victory in Cuba. Volunteer Historical guides will stage small arms demos … (1 comments)
"Overall, the net effect of the surging real estate market...is that the financial well-being of American households hinges...on the continued strength of property values. And...many Americans have taken on mortgages that exceed the true market value of their homes, thanks to appraisal fraud."
I wrote a blog about illegals and loan fraud and got a comment from a well intentioned writer that I just can't forget. I don't think the writer did anything but express the frustration we all feel, when we group people by heredity instead of their personal choices.
As of August 2006, just over half of American adult internet users (51%) have taken virtual tours of another location online, up from 45% in a previous Pew Internet & American Life Project survey in November 2004. 
Am I just like you?
As Americans, we have so much for which to be greatful. As I think about the sacrifices made to free our country from England, how many men and women died and suffered, I am so aware of how fortunate I am to live where I can shop, I can drive, I … (6 comments)
Today, in Raleigh, North Carolina and across the nation, we have the privilege to celebrate National Day of Prayer day. This is an annual event in which millions of Americans unite to pray for our country and leaders. Why should we participate in this event? Times are dark around this world … (2 comments)
Technology. Convenience.