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I just took this political test on okcupid. com. The results were pretty accurate for me. Take the test, and let me know what happens! You are a Social Conservative (28% permissive)and an… Economic Conservative (61% permissive)You are best described as a: Republican Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Here is the law I proposed: I would dictate that no Judge on any State Supreme court or lower court could overturn any federal law passed by the U. S.…

Yesterday, the Iraqi Governing Council approved a draft of what will become their new Constitution. The Constitution they drafted is very different from our Constitution, yet some of the underlying principles are similar. Below I will highlight some of the most important sections. I think this constitution will ensure that Iraq has a bright future. The Preamble makes it clear that the Iraqi people are behind their new constitution, that they will enforce it, and that they are optimistic about…

I’m surpised the Associated Press actually published a story that’s puts the President in a positive light. The story highlights the success that the President’s agenda has had lately. …

A new Fox News Poll says that 60% of Americans favor personal social security accounts. Video unavailable in the archived site because the original Flash player is no longer supported.…

The GOP is off to a strong legislative start this year! Bush’s second term has only just begun, and Congress has already passed two important pieces of legislation. The Senate passed a tort reform bill on Friday. I don’t think this will totally solve the problem of frivolous lawsuits, but it will end the problem of trial lawyers being able to shop around for judges that they think will be sympathetic to their clients. Moving the cases to federal courts…

John Berger, over at Widescreen. org, has written an excellent commentary that describes the differences between the right “winning side”, the left “losing side”, and about their political campaigns. I read it once back in November, and once again tonight, and it really is quite true. It should be illuminating to those who don’t follow politics so closely. …

Many democrats I have spoken with, even moderate ones, strongly object to the President’s plan to overhaul social security. They say that it is not a problem, or that the President’s plan won’t fix it. Well the RNC has put together a Fact Page that will debunk every social security myth propagated by the democrat party. The people I have spoken with also cite that they hate Bush, and that they hope democrats counter his social security agenda. My question…

If you missed the State of the Union earlier, it is a must read. His address to the nation was hard-hitting, optimistic, and dramatic. The President set forth his goals for a second term, and in doing so, presented a very strong agenda. Tonight’s speech was the best one that President Bush has given since he was elected to office four years ago. He clearly wants results. He isn’t going to be satisfied with the status quo, because he wants…

Ali Fadel, the Mayor of Baghdad says that President Bush is a symbol for freedom worldwide, and wants to honor him by placing a monument of Bush in the city. I think it’s a great honor, and a testament that Iraqi’s value their freedom. …

At least8 million people voted in the first Iraqi election in over 50 years. That’s close to 60% of the eligible voters. That’s actually a higher percentage than the United States has ever achieved. I think that really says something about humans everywhere. It says to me, that everyone, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, or geographic location, has a strong desire for freedom. And these Iraqi’s actually risked their lives to go out and vote. It’s an amazing display of…