There is tremendous merit in the phrase “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” but where is that line between the “small” stuff and the “big” stuff? This line can be very hard to find sometimes and, as such, this is presented as something for everyone to ponder and decide whether it …

“Today, I want to announce a sea change. People across America who value bicycling should have a voice when it comes to transportation planning. This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.” So says Republican Ray LaHood.  After the jump, the seas are rough.

In this installment of Obsession, we can see how the teaching of jihad begins with the so very young. Such is one of the dangers of indoctrinating children. It can be understood from this piece that it has taken generations for this conflict to fester and from that, thinking people will …

Some will have watched this documentary all the way through to the end already. However, valuable information rests within each piece so each section will have it’s own space with some starting place links. Each person is encouraged to further research these people and groups.  Individual understanding is only limited …

In an effort to remind everyone what is at stake, in order to remember that which we should Never Forget, The Central Illinois 9-12 Project recommends this documentary.  It is as chilling as it is graphic, so mind the eyes and ears of young ones carefully.

As 9-12ers, we have all committed to information sharing being the key to producing educated and informed voters. We have agreed to teach each other what we know, learn from one another’s experiences and then share that knowledge gained with friends, family and neighbors. But what about reaching out to …

On Monday, Big Government posted Joel Pollak’s article “Rep. Shakowsky’s ShoreBank Bailout”.
This quote from the article provides an especially interesting insight:
“Rep. Schakowsky and fellow Illinois Democrat, Sen. Dick Durbin, have pressured state officials to meet with [ShoreBank} to discuss a $100 million bailout.”