tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48729509210102817002009-06-30T08:26:21.484-04:00Some simple, and not so simple observations of an ordinary man stuck in a land of confusion.Blighterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15023963636323286741noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125Blighterhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4872950921010281700.post-17660701844940593582009-06-29T08:32:00.003-04:002009-06-30T08:25:46.950-04:002009-06-30T08:25:46.950-04:00It seems the “People” of this nation, being enamored and enthralled by entertainments, have come to be much like the Romans. For how else can one explain the over the top fascination with a dead, drug addicted pop star while their government begins to take control of every aspect of their lives? Cap and Trade passed the House Friday last and not so much as a word concerning it. No, all anyone...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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