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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Peter Bella
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.
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Peter Bella
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Anarchists fail in Chicago but succeed in suburb during NATO 2012
Published 9:17 a.m. May 23, 2012
While the media focused on Chicago, a violent anarchist attack almost went unnoticed.
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
Published 10:21 p.m. May 23, 2012
Illinois Democrats and Republicans are celebrating the resignation of U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.
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Occupy Chicago protests Boeing and President Obama
Published 11:56 p.m. May 21, 2012
Occupy Chicago and affiliated groups marched on Boeing Headquarters and the Prudential building where President Obama's campaign headquarters is located.
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Occupy Chicago protests Rahm Emanuels house (video)
Published 8:20 p.m. May 19, 2012
Occupy Chicago and mental health activists protested in front of Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel's home.
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NATO Chicago protested by NNU and Occupy Chicago
Published 7:35 p.m. May 18, 2012
More than 2,000 protesters decended on the Chicago Loop in the first major NATO protest.
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Chicago welcomes NATO
Published 11:46 a.m. May 17, 2012
Chicago ain't Paris, Brussels or Rome. We are different.
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NATO protests just part of Chicago's anti-establishment history
Published 9:52 a.m. May 16, 2012
Protesters are the dunces used by established groups to get their share of power and money.
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Newsweek names Obama America's first gay president
Published 5:57 p.m. May 14, 2012
Obama supports same-sex marriage, but not enough to do anything about it. Is that enough to make him gay, a hero, or a gay hero?
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President Obama wants me to wish Michelle Happy Mothers Day
Published 2:16 p.m. May 11, 2012
Michelle is not my mother. Why would I wish her happy Mothers Day? Ohhh... Barack needs email addresses.
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President Obama's cold cynical gay marriage calculation
Published 7:50 p.m. May 10, 2012
President Obama's decision to support gay marriage was cold, calculated, cynical and choreographed.
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Marriage rights versus rites
Published 2:24 p.m. May 8, 2012
Marriage is a right and a rite. Some say it takes two wrights to make it work.
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Losing war on drugs and gangs through silence
Published 8:43 a.m. May 7, 2012
In Mexico reporters are literally dying to get crime stories out. In America they are silent on drugs and gangs.
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Gangs, drugs, and the media
Published 8:06 a.m. May 6, 2012
The media should be fearless in reporting on gang drug cartel leaders leaders.
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Street gangs and drug cartels are the enemy within
Published 7:14 a.m. May 5, 2012
The media and politicians are enablers, aiders, and abbetors to the murder and mayhem of street gangs and drug cartels.
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Heartless Spirit Airlines lacks a patriotic spirit
Published 5:09 p.m. May 3, 2012
Spirit airlines refuses to refund air fare to Viet Nam veteran who cannot fly in face of negative publicity.
