Tensions have always been high in the Middle East, but within the last year we have seen an increasing presence of Russian influence and involvement. Russia has always been behind the scenes stirring the pot, but of late they have been showing their hand quite openly, especially in Syria. My dear friends that presence and movement is all heading to somewhere very soon
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Keeping the Path Clear
Indians along the Delaware River called themselves “Lenape,” meaning in Algonquin “the people,” and were in three clans: Turtle, Wolf and Turkey. William Penn, called “Miquon” meaning quill, made a peace treaty with Tamanend, chief of the Turtle clan, on JUNE 23, 1683, under an elm tree in what was to become Philadelphia. The Peace Treaty with the peaceful Quakers lasted over 70 years.
Read more ›Republicans missing chance on education reform
Education is one area where blacks realize they need freedom from government control. The chronic failure of public schools to notably improve dismal test scores and high dropout rates of black children has made it clear to many black citizens of good will that there has got to be a better way. The Republican Party is supposed to be the party of freedom and limited government. Nowhere are these principles more needed than in education, and no community needs it more than blacks.At a time when our country and our poor communities are hurting so badly, any failure of leadership by those in the party of Lincoln is inexcusable.
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