Archive for November, 2006

Introducing the most powerful woman in Washington: Nancy Pelosi

By mlhodges • Nov 8th, 2006 • Category: Political & Social Commentary

One of the best kept secrets of this whole election has been about more than just a battle to win majority control. This mid-term election was significant for many reasons. The Democrats took control of Congress last night, they almost gained equal footing in the Senate and our government as we know it will [...]



Don’t Disenfranchise yourself…

By mlhodges • Nov 7th, 2006 • Category: Political & Social Commentary

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I met an older man full of wisdom yesterday that imparted some knowledge on me. He asked me about my political affiliation and I informed him that I was an Independent. He then went on to say, “Does that mean you are not going to vote at all when you say Independent?” I replied to [...]



Who is your assasin?

By mlhodges • Nov 6th, 2006 • Category: Inspirational, Motivational, & Spiritual Commentary

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” –Carl Jung
I love to watch thriller movies where there is a hero that is propelled to greatness while avoiding the clutches of an evil conspirator. Often in their pursuit of their mission, they tend [...]



If you are not guilty…The Evangelical Scandal

By mlhodges • Nov 4th, 2006 • Category: Inspirational, Motivational, & Spiritual Commentary

Pastor Ted Haggard, New Life Evangelical Church
During this election period, one group of “potential voters” has been quieter than normal. They boasted that they were responsible for the President being in office. They’ve accused Independents and Democrats of being “heathens” in so many words, and they claim that they have an understanding with God [...]



Donald Rumsfeld (pronounced: dum-old-rum-filled)

By mlhodges • Nov 2nd, 2006 • Category: Political & Social Commentary

October was the deadliest month in Iraq in two years and it seems like we are headed for a re-creation of Vietnam. Soldiers are the victims of Bush Administration foreign policy and personal agendas. Iraq is in more turmoil than it was before we arrived and Osama bin Laden is still free laughing at [...]



Harold Ford: A win will make history…

By mlhodges • Nov 1st, 2006 • Category: Political & Social Commentary

The current political race for congress is heating up. Republicans don’t want to lose control and Democrats are fighting to get it. I reported a story on Rep. Harold Ford from Tennessee and the fight that he is facing to stay in a congressional seat last week. This race, according to many [...]