MurphTheSurf3

Proud to be an Independent Progressive. I am a progressive- a one time Eisenhower Republican (from 1965 through 2004)who is now a Democrat. I live in a very RED STATE and am a community activist with a very BLUE AGENDA. I was a professor of history, and am now a researcher and gentleman farmer. My political positions are mixed - thus my preferred identification as a Progressive Independent. I am conservative on matters of military intervention, in regard to abortion, immigration, the public school system, gun rights, taxation, voter ID. But I am a traditional conservative, a Buckley, National Review, Eisenhower Republican..... I am a liberal on matters of health care care, funding education, taxation (yes one can be both liberal and conservative on this), civil rights, and alternative energy development/climate change.
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The Court Ruling that Could Kill ACA

SCOTUS' Hobby Lobby decision hurt but there is a far more dangerous threat working its way through the courts that could kill most subsidies.

The Irresponsible Electorate and the 4th of July

We are “responsible for the greatest trust ever confided to a political society.” (Patrick Henry) But as polling demonstrates the American Public has shirked its responsibility in failing to be the informed electorate that John Adams believed was the foundation of any democracy.

At “JERSEY BOYS”- A Theater Full Of Baby Boomers Singing Along To The Four Seasons’ “Sherry”

The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons may have mixed reviews but for a theater full of baby boomers who joined the cast in singing Sherri during the closing credits it was a Five Star experience.

Texas GOP Say “NO” To Reinstating Sodomy Law Without Changing Their Minds

GOP strategists, studying the demographics, know that their future lies with moderate GOPers, independents, and Blue Dog Democrats who aren't anti-gay but a lot of their base definitely is.

Iraq And The Ghosts Of South Vietnam

Comparisons between Iraq and Vietnam, between Baghdad and Saigon, are ubiquitous...and largely on the mark.

“I Get Bergdahl- Been There.” Words From A Young Iraq/Afghan Vet

A young man, haunted by his life in Iraq and Afghanistan. He looks SO young but he does not smile. Empty eyes, and even in the midst of a crowd very much alone.

Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic Current Events Knowledge

Studies of how much Americans understand the workings of the government at all levels show that most have only the vaguest idea of how bills become laws. Thus Obama's support among Hispanics has eroded because HE has not gotten immigration reform through Congress.

No Longer Lost: Finding a New Home at Daily Kos and PlanetPOV

When Huffington Post moved its comment platform for its in-house conversations mode to a Facebook platform, many HP Posters walked away. A number of them found a new home at the Planet and Daily Kos. Here's why.

D-Day: My Dad and His LSM Bombarding Omaha Beach

The Navy played an important role in supporting the D-Day Landings. Off of Omaha Beach, my dad and his crew bombarded beaches where American forces struggled to survive.

Was Pvt. Bergdahl Choosing Suicide?

Despondent and angry, could Bergdahl have walked away expecting to die?