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It’s just flirting, not cheating, right?
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Darwin’s free market wisdom: division of labor starts in the genes
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Looking for Leonardo? Da Vinci’s Florence starts at Il Salviatino
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Asking Aaron Clarey: Does college prepare people for the real world?
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HBO Movie Preview: Before Elton John and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla (TSLA) story spreading around the world
Middle Class Guy
The Middle Class Guy, written from a center-right point of view, concentrating mainly on politics, straying into culture, entertainment, sports, cooking, and humor all from a middle class perspective.
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Newt Gingrich the Republican Dark Lord
Newt Gingrich’s life’s purpose is the quest for absolute power. In the present tense, he seeks the restoration of the power he lost. Published 3:05 a.m. January 23, 2012 - Comments
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Joe Paterno, legendary Penn State football coach, dies
"Its the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back." (Joe Paterno) Published 5:26 p.m. January 22, 2012 - Comments
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Barack Obama's State of the Union: Speech or dog and pony show?
The State of the Union Speech is nothing but a dog and pony show starring the president playing both roles. Published 10:48 p.m. January 21, 2012 - Comments
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John King and Newt Gingrich's unrighteous anger
Only Newt Gingrich could be piously high and mighty over marital infidelity and open marriage. Pious Baloney anyone? Published 12:23 a.m. January 21, 2012 - Comments
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Can Romney, Paul, Gingrich or Santorum beat Obama in November?
If this is the most important election in our lives, not one of the four GOP candidates is making the case they are better than Obama. Published 2:12 p.m. January 20, 2012 - Comments
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America needs a leader for president not a party hack
Rick Perry blathered on about conservatism and the country needing bold conservative leadership. More blah, blah blah. Published 6:15 p.m. January 19, 2012 - Comments
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From Paulbots to Newtrons, voters are passionate
Paulbots are legend in media circles. Now, advancing from the far Christian, social, cultural right are the Newtrons, Republicans that passionately support Newt Gingrich. Published 2:45 a.m. January 18, 2012 - Comments
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Newt Gingrich: Why nominate a loser?
“I'm not a natural leader. I'm too intellectual; I'm too abstract; I think too much.” (Newt Gingrich) Published 3:55 p.m. January 17, 2012 - Comments
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Social conservatives endorse Rick Santorum
Social conservatives demand people vote their conscience rather than vote for an electable candidate. A sure formula for losing. Published 12:23 p.m. January 16, 2012 - Comments
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An irritating condition called Romney But - which is not Monkey Butt
Romney But is not an uncomfortable condition caused by skin friction, like Monkey Butt. Romney But is a milder form of Anyone But. Published 1:52 p.m. January 14, 2012 - Comments
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Peter Bella is a retired Chicago Police Officer, freelance photographer, freelance writer, budding videographer, and passionate cook. He aims to be the sharp stick that pokes and annoys. The Middle Class Guy is a political column written from a center-right point of view. While concentrating mainly on politics he will stray into culture, entertainment, sports, cooking, and humor from time to time, along with Memories of things Pabst. All from a middle class perspective.
