Monthly Archives: April 2012

Again, Petitions Pay Off, America!


Kevin, You just made history. Yesterday, President Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. For the first time, members of Congress are subject to the same rules against insider trading that you and I must live by. I was standing … Continue reading

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Is the US student debt bubble about to burst? As student loan debt exceeds $1tn, we ask if it is the ball and chain that follows Americans to the grave.


I hope the bubble bursts–this making everyone pay into education debt for decades is STUPID, AMERICA. I think you need to see and listen to the full report on this topic—KAS for Prez Is the US student debt bubble about … Continue reading

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The Hug That Gets You Through The Night


As I have a daughter who is about the same age as the boy in Ron H’s story below, I pass this on to you and friends.–KAS The Hug That Gets You Through The Night By Ron Hutchcraft It was … Continue reading

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Leaders and economists in Western nations say they are taking a more pragmatic approach to happiness


This is an important topic, which the TIMES OF OMAN raises here. Alas, American government and much of its citizenry have not embraced the issue of happiness and quality of life as seriously as they have financial and GNP issues … Continue reading

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Sojourners: Prayers and Thoughts this Passover


“Haven’t you read this scripture, ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. The Lord has done this, and it’s amazing in our eyes?’” – Mark 12:10-11 (Common English Bible) “Those with whom Jesus identifies himself are regarded … Continue reading

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“A Time to Break Silence”


Quote of the day. “Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal hostility to poverty, racism, and militarism.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his … Continue reading

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Turning My or Your Blog into Books–by Scott Berkun


I would really like to publish some books. Do any other readers or bloggers have tips?–KAS How to turn your blog into a book by Scott Berkun We know many of you love your blogs, and gleefully publish photos and … Continue reading

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The Student Loan Crisis – From Cradle to Grave


I am almost 50 years old and I am still paying off debts from college. My sister and her husband are going through similar trials day-after-day-year after year. and YOU, America?–KAS The Student Loan Crisis – From Cradle to Grave … Continue reading

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FOUR DECADES OF THIS–23 hours a day isolated in a small cell, four steps long, three steps across. Three times a week for exercise in an outdoor cage, weather permitting.


This kind of “hypersecurity-abuse of prisoners” by guards and police (& the USA Justice system) must stop, America.–KAS Dear Kevin, No human being deserves this. 23 hours a day isolated in a small cell, four steps long, three steps across. … Continue reading

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Will Millions of Newly Insured Patients Under Healthcare Reform Actually Be Insured?


My wife and I will not be helped by the new legislation.–KAS Will Millions of Newly Insured Patients Under Healthcare Reform Actually Be Insured? Most of the recent discussion is about whether all or part of the Healthcare Act will … Continue reading

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