MajJohn

Enlisted in the US Army in June 1961, background in electronics and nuclear missile repair. Received a Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a minor in Eastern European History. Volunteered to go to Vietnam in 1968 after extensive intelligence training. Trained troops in electronic warfare upon return stateside. Graduated from Counterintelligence School and was active in field work. Attended CGS school. Taught as PMS at a university..Retired as a Major in the only Civil Affairs Unit in the country. Retired as an Social Security administrator/supervisor. Returned to government employment for 2 years around 9/11. Retired again.

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China's Olympic Delusion

News – The Games have focused international attention on nearly every aspect of the People's Republic of China, including the regime's flawed human rights record. There has also been hope among activists that the Chinese leadership will this time feel more constrained in its use of force against protesters.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 05, 2008 02:29am

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Top Ten Reasons the Declining Dollar is a Good Thing

Humor – This is a humorous look at the decline of the dollar and America's fortunes or some believe misfortunes. Starting with those nasty oil sheiks.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 05, 2008 02:05am

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Dumb Quotes

Humor – You know the people, now try to figure out what they are thinking. You think your 2nd cousin Slackjaw has a problem articulating?

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Submitted and Voted for on July 05, 2008 01:54am

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10 Worst Bank Robberies Ever

Do No Evil – In this post, I'll list 10 examples of the dumber criminals to have thought a life of crime was the way to go.

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Voted for on July 05, 2008 01:46am Commented on 2 times: 1 2

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Growing Threat Of Negative Equity

Real Estate – Thousands of US homeowners facing negative equity due to falling house prices.

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Voted for on July 03, 2008 09:51pm Commented on 1 time: 1

FOX News Doctors NY Times Photos
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FOX News Doctors NY Times Photos

Television – Fox News has sunk to a new low. On Wednesday, the network displayed photos that its editors had doctored of two New York Times employees--reporter Jacques Steinberg, and editor Steven Radcliffe. The before and after photos can be seen here.

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Barack Obama, Male Chauvinist Pig
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Barack Obama, Male Chauvinist Pig

Politics – Obama's for Equal Pay, yet pays female staffers less than males.

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What Man's Best Friends Really Thinks of Barack Obama

Humor – Man's best friend reveals how he really feels.

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Voted for on July 02, 2008 07:08am Commented on 1 time: 1

Starbucks to close 600 stores in the U.S.
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Starbucks to close 600 stores in the U.S.

Money – Starbucks, known for its kudzu-like proliferation, will now close 600 of its US outlets. The company has acknowledged that it may have lost some of its luster during a long period of rapid store openings and expansion into everything from breakfast sandwiches to movie promotions.

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Bush's top general quashed torture dissent
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Bush's top general quashed torture dissent

Do No Evil – The former Air Force general and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Richard Myers, helped quash dissent from across the U.S. military as the Bush administration first set up a brutal interrogation regime for terrorism suspects, according to newly public documents and testimony from an ongoing Senate probe.

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Voted for on June 30, 2008 08:41am Commented on 6 times: 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Obama and the Hillary Suporters

Politics – The Dem party primary season is over but the hurt feelings and anger among Hillary supporters are still there and real. And his refusal to tackle this issue head on is but one other reminder that he is not ready to unite a nation fractured by political strife when he seems unable to unite his party. Can unity be achieved if Hillary is on the ticket

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 07:17pm

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Supporting Numbers USA

News – A large percentage of Congress -- a majority on certain measures, believe that virtually all illegal aliens who get past the guards at the border or who enter legally and overstay their visas should be allowed to remain in the United States forever. This must be reversed.

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 07:05pm

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.50 Cal MachineGun Days May be Numbered

News – After almost 90 years of service, the U.S. Army has moved to replace Browning's remarkable machine gun. The Army recently ordered three prototypes of a lightweight .50-caliber machine gun. Produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, the weapon weighs about one-half of the current .50-caliber M2HB (Heavy Barrel) machine gun and fir

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 06:57pm

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Democrat with military background assails McCain's credentials

Politics – If Barack Obama's campaign wants to question John McCain's military service, that's their right. But let's please drop the pretense that Barack Obama stands for a new type of politics. The reality is, he's proving to be a typical politician who is willing to say anything to get elected.

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Submitted and Voted for on June 29, 2008 06:40pm Commented on 1 time: 1

10 Successful Google Bombs
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10 Successful Google Bombs

Do No Evil – Here is a list of 10 successful Google Bombs that I've come across in recent years. Some of you may even remember them from when they were active. So in no particular order, we have:

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Voted for on June 29, 2008 06:16pm Commented on 1 time: 1