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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Rallies in St. Louis for Peace, for Justice, for All the Trayvons

Just back from two rallies, One at midday and one in the late afternoon. Very hot, humid, threat of rain. 100's attended both. At the urging of the Rev. Al Sharpton, “Justice For Trayvon Martin” rallies were held in 100 cities across the nation. St. Louis did it's part in gatherings organized by civil rights activists and church leaders.

Please Sign the NAACP Petition for Peace and for Justice

A message must be sent. Please sign the NAACP Petition.

Man of Steel: High Flying….mostly

High flying or grounded? The Superman Mythology hits the Big Screen one more time with enhanced gravity and gravitas.

Gutless Shame in the American House of Lords

The "world's greatest deliberative body" chose to deliberately deny the will of the people in a vote that kept a vote from happening. Cowardice. Craven cowardice.

Supreme Irony- Roberts Undone by Scalia

Robert's Long War against the Voting Rights Act will be lost because of Scalia's self serving musings from the bench.

Oscar Night- When “not boring” is high praise

The Little Golden Guys shine on a night with a few surprises, including the "natural" pairing of Jack Nicholson and Michelle Obama.

The Boehner of Contention

The Weeper of the House and the effort by those in his caucus to make him cry.

A Close Race and a Victorious Obama

When given a choice between progressive American community values and the values of extreme individualism and greed, progressive values appear to have the upper hand.

UPDATED: Business Owners: Vote Romney or Else!

While the Mega-Rich Businesses are being "outed" for election tactics that intimidate, some small businesses are doing the same thing - though not necessarily for the same reasons.