Follow the Money Expenses caused by the January 6, 2021, insurrection (PDF): $231,000,000 - National Guard Personnel, Army$28,900,000 - National Guard Personnel, Air Force$218,500,000 - Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard$42,500,000 - Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard$37.495,000 - Capitol Police$33,169,000 - General ExpensePlus many other repair and … [Read more...] about Republicans Don’t Want Insurrectionist to Pay for the Damage on January 6, 2021
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Why the US Must Exit Afghanistan
National Building is Never Without Risk "Follow the money." This is a phrase which most investigative reporters must follow to find the truth. The Taliban is slowly taking over the governance of Afghanistan because they have the money. Money is the foe which the United States cannot fight through its endless war. The Taliban's resources are overwhelming : They … [Read more...] about Why the US Must Exit Afghanistan
Discounts for Veterans
Directly from VA.gov Veteran Discounts Available Year Round … [Read more...] about Discounts for Veterans
Say Something Good – Blue Stingray Seafood
By Art Fettig Blue Stingray Seafood Restaurant in Durham, North Carolina [now permanently closed] is one of those rare finds that put a smile on my face and made my mouth water all at the same time. No, it's not a chain. With their menu, including "Fried Gater", it couldn't be. Catfish and fried shrimp with hush puppies, two sides and a beverage was $9.99. It is what they … [Read more...] about Say Something Good – Blue Stingray Seafood
Longfellows by Art Fettig
I'm a poet, my feet show it. They're Longfellows. I've been called a lot of strange things in my career but not since high school has anyone referred to me as a poet. Not so lately. Last Saturday I attended a meeting of our local Orange Dog Poets. Tuesday I went to the Nash Street Tavern open mike session and read some of my poetry. Early Wednesday morning I read some of my … [Read more...] about Longfellows by Art Fettig