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Susan BaldwinConservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-43846683586972462022019-02-22T19:48:00.001-08:002021-08-25T15:40:32.370-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><b>Did you know</b> that William Shakespeare <a href="http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/wordsinvented.html">invented the word advertising</a>?
Google AdSense can thank William Shakespeare for his clever word. Here
is the quote from Measure for Measure, the play written by playwright
William Shakespeare, in which the word advertising appears:</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">VINCENTIO </span></blockquote>
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Come hither, Isabel.<br />
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Your friar is now your prince: as I was then<br />
<b>Advertising</b> and holy to your business,<br />
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Not changing heart with habit, I am still<br />
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Attorney'd at your service. -Measure for Measure, Act 5, Scene 1, Line 410<br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><b>Yes, William Shakespeare wrote ideal content for advertisers</b>
when he combined the ideas of advertising, holiness and business. What
does holiness have to do with advertising and business? If products
benefit the lives of various individuals, then there is a certain amount
of holiness involved, and advertisers help to make people aware that
these beneficial products exist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";"><b>Related Link</b></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/measure_5_1.html"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/measure_5_1.html</span></a><br />
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-31772462383886592252017-03-14T14:15:00.000-07:002017-03-14T14:15:20.506-07:00The Alphabet Starts with an A<div style="font-weight: normal;">
Every child learns how to recite the alphabet prior to learning a
language. However, no one really knows the name of the person in
history who invented the alphabet. It is easy to imagine that the
inventor was a clever person. </div>
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<b>The Alphabet
Introduced Literature to the World</b><br />
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Even though the
creator of the alphabet remains anonymous, historians can identify
certain civilizations that were responsible for producing the
alphabet. Once people had access to the alphabet, they were able to
use language for the purpose of writing poems, plays, novels,
biographies and historical documents. <br />
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<b>From
Hieroglyphs to Letters</b><br />
<br />
The first alphabet dates back
to the Middle Bronze Age (1500–1200 B.C.). Egyptians were already
using <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=egyptian+hieroglyphs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjIz7SmkMrSAhVDilQKHa7mDngQ_AUICCgB&biw=1440&bih=742">hieroglyphs</a>.
However, hieroglyphs consisted of pictures that represented letters.
Hieroglyphs were commonly used in depicting aspects found in sacred
writings. The Canaanites eventually created actual letters resulting
in an alphabet. <br />
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Here are a few known facts about the
alphabet:</div>
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Historians do not know who invented the alphabet.</div>
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Technology enables people to compile lists in alphabetical order.</div>
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<b>Phonetics and the Phoenician Alphabet</b><br />
<br />
Letters
are not only written down on paper. They also have sounds when
people pronounce words. In fact, <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phonetics">the
word phonetics</a>, a word concerned with studying sounds, derives
from the Phoenician alphabet. From 800 to 701 B.C., wise
philosophers and writers living in the ancient civilization of
Greece began to make use of the Phoenician alphabet. <br />
<br />
<b>A
is the First Letter of All Known Alphabets</b><br />
<br />
Throughout
history, civilized people somehow understood that alphabets should
start with the letter A. Alpha is the first letter in both the
Phoenician and Greek alphabets. The Jewish people also created their
own Hebrew alphabet. In the <a href="http://www.jewfaq.org/alephbet.htm">Hebrew
alphabet</a>, the first letter bears an uncanny resemblance known as
alef or aleph. <br />
<br />
<b>Hebrew Words are Read from Right to
Left</b><br />
<br />
Unlike the Latin alphabet, Hebrew words are
written from right to left. Additionally, books written using the
Hebrew alphabet are read from right to left. The Hebrew alphabet
resembles the Phoenician alphabet in that they both contain 22
letters. These 22 letters do not contain any vowels.<br />
<br />
<b>The
Greeks Invented Vowels</b><br />
<br />
In approximately 1000 B.C.,
<a href="https://doyoukno.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/the-origins-and-history-of-the-alphabet/">the
Greeks developed their own version of the alphabet</a> incorporating
Greek vowels. In fact, the ancient Greeks were the first scholars to
invent vowels. Although the letter aleph sounds as though it is a
vowel, it is technically classified as a consonant. After
introducing vowels into the Phoenician alphabet, Greek scholars
began to blend their own Greek alphabet with Latin letters. <br />
<br />
<b>Romans
Invented the Latin Alphabet</b><br />
<br />
The alphabet as known in
contemporary society is largely based on the Latin version. Roman
soldiers introduced the Latin alphabet to other areas. The Latin
version of the alphabet became the cardinal example of a desirable
and useful alphabet. Eventually, the Latin letters evolved into an
English alphabet reflecting the particular nuances associated with
English word spellings.<br />
<br />
<b>Alphabetization Introduced a
Practical Purpose for the Alphabet</b><br />
<br />
During the Middle
Ages, people realized that they could make better use of the
alphabet by way of alphabetization. Alphabetizing words became the
key to organization and clarification. Instead of writing random
words on a piece of paper, people began to understand that they
could arrange words in alphabetical order.<br />
<br />
<b>Scholars
had a Passion for Creating Alphabetized Lists</b><br />
<br />
Imagine
the excitement at being able to create lists and catalogs using an
alphabet that began with the letter A and ended with the letter Z.
The possibilities were endless. For instance, scholars could now
make alphabetize lists composed of the latest scientific and
archaeological findings. <br />
<br />
<b>Sorting and Reading
Lists</b><br />
<br />
Throughout history, books have always been
esteemed by intellectuals. Consequently, sorting lists composed of
past and present authors must have delighted people with scholarly
minds. Besides the fact that these lists made more common sense,
reading alphabetized listings were easier on the eyesight and, due
to greater efficiency, afforded people more time for leisurely
activities. <br />
<br />
<b>Lists Served Useful Purposes</b><br />
<br />
Even
though the creator of the alphabet is a mystery, historians know
that the Roman author Varro compiled <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabetical_order">alphabetized
lists</a> sometime between 1 B.C. to 100 B.C. His lists consisted of
the names of authors and book titles. From 101 to 200 A.D., Sextus
Pompeius Festus alphabetized the works of Verrius Flaccus. In the
year 1604, Robert Cawdrey compiled an alphabetical table instructing
people how to find words in a dictionary. <br />
<br />
Today, technology
enables people to <a href="http://www.technogadge.com/10-best-online-list-sorting-tools/">alphabetize lists by way of free online tools</a>.
Instead of spending hours compiling alphabetical lists, a person can
insert the words in an online tool, click a web button and view a
completely alphabetized list.</div>
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com1United States38.548165423046562 -99.14062513.026130923046562 -140.449219 64.070199923046559 -57.832031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-3440092886820095122015-09-16T09:34:00.002-07:002015-09-16T09:54:16.019-07:00Republican Debate: 11 Right Candidates Eleven right and hopeful candidates get ready for the second Republican presidential debate scheduled to take place at the conservative Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The reason why I think all the Republican candidates are, in a certain sense of the word, right is because none of the candidates are Democrats. In my mind, a Republican is sure to win in the 2016 United States presidential election. Many Americans are hoping for a U.S. President who swings the Barack Obama Administration's leftist politics back to the right.<br />
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I am personally acquainted with Simi Valley. Hosting the second Republican presidential debate in the predominantly conservative town of Simi Valley makes perfect sense to me. Frankly, I wish I could attend the debate in person, but according to an <a href="http://www.reaganfoundation.org/details_t.aspx?p=PE40002PGE&h1=7&h2=13&sw=&lm=programandevents&args_a=cms&args_b=888&argsb=N&tx=3256">article posted on the Ronald Reagan Library</a> website, "<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails">Due to the limited size of the seating area, tickets are not available to the general public and cannot be purchased<b>." </b></span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"></span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><b></b></span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><b> </b></span><br />
<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><b></b></span><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><b>Here is the official Republican presidential candidate debate lineup on September 16, 2015:</b></span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails">Jeb
Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, John
Kasich, Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, George Pataki,
Rand Paul, Rick Perry, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, Donald Trump,
and Scott Walker. The second Republican debate will air on CNN at 8 p.m Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific time. The debate is scheduled to end at 11 p.m. Eastern and 8 p.m. Pacific time.</span></span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails">Four other Republican candidates who did not qualify for the official time slot will hash it out <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/09/15/reagan-library-republican-debate/72311114/">two hours before </a>the scheduled debate. The earlier, non-official debate will air at 6 p.m. Eastern and 3 p.m. Pacific time. </span></span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_detailsarticletext1_lbl_articledetails"><b>z35W7z4v9z8w</b> </span><b> </b></span>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-60655752464416419482015-05-25T17:14:00.000-07:002015-05-25T17:12:06.438-07:00Should You Still Keep Your Bond Funds If Bond Prices Drop?Hype about bond investors losing their shirts when long-term bond fund prices drop because of the Fed Janet Yellen's whimsies may be just that: Hype. If the share prices in a mutual bond fund go down, the dividend yields go up. If the price goes down dramatically, the dividend yield also increases, even if not in quite so dramatic a fashion.<br />
<br />
Bonds are for Investors who are Interested in Investing<br />
<br />
Bonds and bond funds are not for investors who view investing as another way to gamble. Unlike investors in stocks and stock funds, people who own bonds do not cherish them simply because the prices my go up. Investors own bond funds because they receive dividends every month, and they can do whatever they wish with the extra shares or money.<br />
<br />
Reinvest Dividends or Keep the Cash<br />
<br />
People who invest in mutual funds may not realize that they have options as to what to do with their monthly dividends. Typically, investors can reinvest the dividends back into the same bond funds, they can redirect the dividends to invest in other mutual funds or they can make arrangements to have the dividends automatically exchanged into cash via their money market accounts.<br />
<br />
How to Handle Taxes on Dividends<br />
<br />
Bond fund dividends held in a traditional IRA or Roth IRA are not taxable income as long as the dividends stay in the IRA account. Dividends received in a non-retirement account are fully taxable. One financial strategy is to reinvest IRA bond dividends back into the same IRA bond fund and automatically exchange non-retirement account bond dividends into cash within a non-retirement account money market fund.<br />
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In this manner, the dividends continue to grow tax-free within the investor's IRA, while the investor gains extra cash every month in the non-retirement money market fund. If a person has substantial investments, the investor will have additional money to invest in the following year's traditional IRA or Roth IRA without having to spend any extra cash for Individual Retirement Account contributions.Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0United States38.272688535980969 -107.929687512.750654035980968 -149.2382815 63.794723035980965 -66.6210935tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-77379430177346311172013-05-24T18:48:00.000-07:002015-05-24T08:51:58.819-07:00Buy Stocks at the Bottom of the Spread If you are interested in buying a stock, you need to check the stock's 52-week high and low before you risk your principal investment. You may think that this data is insignificant, but the spread between a stock's 52-week high and low does have meaning. <span id="mn_Global"><span id="mn_Article">If a stock's 52-week high price is $100, and the stock's 52-week low price is $99, this means that you are going to pay only $1 less per share than the highest price the stock has reached during the past year. </span></span><br />
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<span id="mn_Global"><span id="mn_Article">When you shop for items in your local grocery store, you try to buy food, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, Earl Grey tea, coffee, orange juice, milk, cheese, yogurt and soup at sale prices. The same basic rule applies to investing. If you pay too much money for a stock, you run the risk of losing a larger percentage of your initial investment. Some people may argue that the stock might continue to rise while you sit in the wings refusing to participate in the stock market. While this philosophy may hold some truth, the majority of financial experts believe that buying low and selling high is the safest strategy.</span></span>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-84064456082207852102012-10-04T18:00:00.001-07:002012-10-04T18:33:21.956-07:00Romney Wins Debate with Style, Grace and WitThe outcome of the first 2012 Presidential Debate met with similar reactions from numerous liberals and conservatives. Did I say liberals? You bet! Liberal Michael Moore stated that Obama's performance was <a href="http://investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=2234&mn=466369&pt=msg&mid=12170175">lack-luster.</a> In fact, progressive liberal Michael Moore literally <a href="http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/michael-moore-twitter-obama/2012/10/04/id/458711">exploded on Twitter</a> last night when he admitted that Obama clearly lost the debate to Romney. Moore posted approximately 30 Tweets on Twitter, including the following remarks:<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“Obama please be Obama! You sound like a Democrat (wimpy)." <b>1</b></blockquote>
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“Romney looks like he's been lit different - brighter, sharper. You can see the difference by comparing their shirts." <b>2</b><br />
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<b>1, 2: Read more on Newsmax.com:</b><a href="http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/michael-moore-twitter-obama/2012/10/04/id/458711#ixzz28NiwxTym" style="color: #003399;"> Michael Moore Has Twitter Tirade over Obama Performance</a>
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Other commentators, including liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans, were quick to make positive comments
about Mitt Romney's strength during the first 2012 Presidential Debate
that aired on numerous televisions stations nationwide on Wednesday night. Various major news reports indicate that Mitt Romney won the debate in a grand style, convincing at least <a href="http://freedomslighthouse.net/2012/10/03/breaking-cnn-poll-shows-mitt-romney-wins-first-presidential-debate-over-barack-obama-by-a-67-25-margin-10312/">two thirds of American voters</a> that he is the man who can get the economy rolling in positive territory.<br />
<br />
Anyone who watched the debate knows that Mitt Romney appeared as a positive and knowledgeable candidate with a passion to restore jobs back to the many unemployed American workers. The other truth is that Obama appeared weak, confused, nervous and robotic. Mitt Romney displayed warmth, humor, wit and confidence, whereas Obama may as well have been a clone or an automaton. Romney even managed to squeeze in a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7424210n">humorous comment about Big Bird</a>. Romney stated that he
loves Big Bird, one of the animated stars of Sesame Street, but added that he does not intend to dole out money to support these types of PBS shows.<br />
<br />
<br />
The first 2012 Presidential Debate is a clear indicator that Americans are fed up with four monotonous and unproductive years of Obama's mockery of leadership skills, Obamacare (Obama's Healthcare Bill) and all of Obama's other socialist agendas for America. Mitt Romney has an excellent chance of winning the 2012 Presidential Election. If so, this means that Americans will once again have the freedom to choose their own insurance companies, or even decide they do not want to pay for insurance coverage. Americans will have opportunities to turn their hopes for employment into tangible jobs that pay them real wages. Mitt Romney won the first 2012 Presidential debate with style and grace as he managed to conquer the dull and witless tactics displayed by Obama.<br />
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-1492761041911521732012-10-04T18:00:00.000-07:002012-10-04T18:05:44.303-07:00Romney Wins Debate with Style, Grace and WitThe outcome of the first 2012 Presidential Debate met with similar reactions from numerous liberals and conservatives. Did I say liberals? You bet! Liberal Michael Moore stated that Obama's performance was <a href="http://investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=2234&mn=466369&pt=msg&mid=12170175">lack-luster.</a> In fact, progressive liberal Michael Moore literally <a href="http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/michael-moore-twitter-obama/2012/10/04/id/458711">exploded on Twitter</a> last night when he admitted that Obama clearly lost the debate to Romney. Moore posted approximately 30 Tweets on Twitter, including the following remarks:<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“Obama please be Obama! You sound like a Democrat (wimpy)." <b>1</b></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“Romney looks like he's been lit different - brighter, sharper. You can see the difference by comparing their shirts." <b>2</b><br />
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<b>1, 2: Read more on Newsmax.com:</b><a href="http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/michael-moore-twitter-obama/2012/10/04/id/458711#ixzz28NiwxTym" style="color: #003399;"> Michael Moore Has Twitter Tirade over Obama Performance</a>
</div>
</blockquote>
<br />
Other commentators, including liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans, were quick to make positive comments
about Mitt Romney's strength during the first 2012 Presidential Debate
that aired on numerous televisions stations nationwide on Wednesday night. Various major news reports indicate that Mitt Romney won the debate in a grand style, convincing at least <a href="http://freedomslighthouse.net/2012/10/03/breaking-cnn-poll-shows-mitt-romney-wins-first-presidential-debate-over-barack-obama-by-a-67-25-margin-10312/">two thirds of American voters</a> that he is the man who can get the economy rolling in positive territory.<br />
<br />
Anyone who watched the debate knows that Mitt Romney appeared as a positive and knowledgeable candidate with a passion to restore jobs back to the many unemployed American workers. The other truth is that Obama appeared weak, confused, nervous and robotic. Mitt Romney displayed warmth, humor, wit and confidence, whereas Obama may as well have been a clone or an automaton. The first 2012 Presidential Debate is a clear indicator that Americans are fed up with four monotonous and unproductive years of Obama's mockery of leadership skills, Obamacare (Obama's Healthcare Bill) and all of Obama's other socialist agendas for America.<br />
<br />
Mitt Romney has an excellent chance of winning the 2012 Presidential Election. If so, this means that Americans will once again have the freedom to choose their own insurance companies, or even decide they do not want to pay for insurance coverage. Americans will have opportunities to turn their hopes for employment into tangible jobs that pay them real wages. Mitt Romney won the first 2012 Presidential debate with style and grace as he managed to conquer the dull and witless tactics displayed by Obama.<br />
<br />
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<a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_937633002"><br /></a>
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<div class="cnnBlogContentTitle">
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-12669973543871199702012-09-05T17:38:00.000-07:002012-09-05T18:48:54.537-07:00Nancy Pelosi is "Just Wrong" about her ValuesNancy Pelosi inspired Democrats attending the Democratic Convention on Wednesday, September 5, with the following mantra: "It's just plain wrong." This is the type of chant that Democrats love to repeat. Pelosi erroneously stated that Republicans are against the reproductive health of women! She used these words instead of the abortion word. I have this to say to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi: "Ms. Pelosi, with all due respect, you are just plain wrong!" Many Republicans are against abortion, but abortion and reproductive health are two different and unrelated issues. Is it healthy to get an abortion? Are Republicans against women having healthy reproductive systems? This is either another false conspiracy theory or it is a deliberately misleading statement.<br />
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The Views Expressed by Liberal Democrats are "just plain wrong" <br />
<br />
Liberal democrats believe that all of the ideals and values Republicans represent are "just plain wrong." Actually, what is "just plain wrong" is the prominent views of the Democratic party. Democrats simply do not understand the truth about many important issues. For instance, Tuesday's Democratic National Convention witnessed Democratic leaders boasting about the values and top political agendas favored by Democrats: abortion and gay marriage.<br />
<br />
President Barack Obama is the First U.S. President to Publicly Support Gay Marriage <br />
<br />
In fact, a point was made by one of the speakers at the Democratic Convention on Tuesday that Barack Obama is the first President of the United States of America to officially stand up for gay marriage. Yes, this is what Democrats offer to Americans: Let every woman have the right to get an abortion, and allow every gay man and woman to get married.<br />
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Agendas Professed by Democratic Leaders are not the Main Issues Facing Many Americans <br />
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These are evidently two of the most important issues represented by Democratic leaders at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. I'm sorry to inform Nancy Pelosi and those Democrats who agree with her unjustifiable diatribe that she, along with her fellow Democratic leaders, are all "just plain wrong" about Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan's plans to save America from economic disaster. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan understand the issues that are important to the majority of American voters, and these two Republican candidates offer Americans real hope for their futures.Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-10087359417695325002012-09-05T17:13:00.001-07:002012-09-05T18:44:45.596-07:00Pelosi Substitutes Reproductive Health for AbortionNancy Pelosi, the House Minority Leader, had the audacity to say that Republicans fight against the reproductive health of women. Nancy Pelosi expressed this sentiment at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. It is obvious that she was referring to abortion, but she did not have enough chutzpah to say the politically incorrect abortion word. Instead, Pelosi would have Americans believe the lie that Republicans want to damage the reproductive health of women.<br />
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I would like to ask Nancy Pelosi where she gets her information. It is news to me that women are protecting their reproductive organs when they have abortions. This is just one more lie stemming from the lips of Democrats at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Truthfully, it is difficult to stomach the words that emanate from the mouths of some Democratic leaders.<br />
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Four More Years of Barack Obama's "Leadership" Means Four More Years of Unemployment for Many Americans<br />
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This is the bottom line: A vote for Barack Obama to reside in the Oval Office for "four more years" (another favorite Democratic mantra) is a vote in favor of abortion, gay marriage and unemployement. Serious American voters need to forget about Barack Obama sitting in the Oval Office for another four years. Americans need Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the White House. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are more than capable of steering America in the right direction.Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-20563959982945423592012-08-31T00:44:00.004-07:002012-08-31T01:02:40.717-07:002012 RNC Speeches Captivate Republican HeartsI spent much of the week watching the fantastic speeches given at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa, Florida. Ann Romney set the place ablaze with her speech. I am amazed at the eloquent words spoken by Condoleezza Rice and the wise words delivered by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie when he said that his mother taught him that respect is more important than love. Rick Santorum gave a moving speech in which he mentioned the plight of the unborn who are needlessly aborted.<br />
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All of the Republican senators delivered excellent speeches. Who could not appreciate the excellent speech delivered by Marco Rubio, the U.S. Senator representing Florida? Of course, Mitt Romney's outstanding speech was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint the large crowd who interrupted it to unanimously shout "U.S.A." several times. A commentator mentioned that Mitt Romney wrote the speech himself. My opinion is that Mitt Romney's acceptance speech reflects the words of a humble and sincere man who wants to get America back on track.<br />
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My conservative friends on Facebook agree that the Republican National Convention was a huge success. Many Facebook conservatives are posting glowing comments about the various speeches, especially those given by Ann Romney, Paul Ryan and Gov. Mitt Romney (in that order).<br />
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If you missed any of the Republican National Convention speeches, you can listen to a few of them by clicking the following links:<br />
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<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/28/transcript-ann-romney-speech-at-republican-national-convention/">http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/28/transcript-ann-romney-speech-at-republican-national-convention/ </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Chris-Christie-Republican-National-Convention-Speech-Transcript-RNC-Tampa-Florida-167775285.html">http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Chris-Christie-Republican-National-Convention-Speech-Transcript-RNC-Tampa-Florida-167775285.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.humanevents.com/2012/08/30/transcript-of-mitt-romneys-2012-rnc-acceptance-speech/">http://www.humanevents.com/2012/08/30/transcript-of-mitt-romneys-2012-rnc-acceptance-speech/</a><br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-81758693460127703282012-01-08T14:19:00.000-08:002012-01-08T14:19:32.094-08:00Santorum Answers Questions at Town Hall TeleconferenceI recently attended a live, one hour political telethon during which Rick Santorum answered questions. The political teleconference focused on the 2012 presidential election, and it was held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, January 5, 2012. The Presidential Series National Tele-Town Hall was sponsored by the <a href="http://ffcoalition.com/">Faith and Freedom Coalition</a>, and my attendance was the result of an accepted invitation from a Facebook group I belong to called Conservative Republican Women.<br />
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Rick Santorum takes the time to answer questions during a hectic day in New Hampshire<br />
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Rick Santorum was late for the meeting because over 1,000 voters attended his New Hampshire rally that same day, and the senator stayed on a bit to answer questions before joining in on the teleconference. Those who attended the conference were instructed to press the star key, followed by the number three, on their telephones if they wanted to ask any questions. While waiting for Rick Santorum to join the group of several thousand interested individuals, a campaign representative politely answered some of the questions addressed to the Santorum campaign. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum then joined the teleconference and replied to questions posed by various attendants.<br />
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Rick Santorum wrote the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban bill<br />
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The fact that Rick Santorum authored the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban bill, which was signed by President George W. Bush, was mentioned by one of the sponsors of the teleconference. This bill was designed to ban partial birth abortions. This Republican presidential candidate previously served in the House of Representatives and was the Senate Republican Conference Chairman. He also authored a bestselling book entitled It Takes a Family. Rick Santorum is the proud father of seven children, so this is a man who really does care about families and family values. His answers to questions were truthful, humble, yet filled with confidence. At the close of the Presidential Series National Tele-Town Hall, he asked those attending the conference to pray for him, his wife Karen and his family. He also personally invited voters who wish to offer him assistance during his presidential campaign to visit his <a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/">personal website</a>.<br />
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Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum practically tied the Iowa Republican Caucus on January 3, 2012, with Mitt Romney receiving receiving 24.6 percent of the vote and Rick Santorum receiving 24.5 percent. Mitt Romney is also a family man who is married to Ann, his high school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of five sons and the grandparents of ten grandchildren. Both Romney and Santorum appear to have integrity, sound values and excellent Republican tenets by which they live their lives. Either one of these candidates far surpasses any requirements for a U.S. President who truly loves the United States of America.<br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-87616599951554774272011-11-15T16:34:00.000-08:002011-11-15T16:34:59.514-08:00Republican Debaters, Waterboarding and Foreign Policy<b>Viewing the South Carolina Republican debate on November 12, 2011, made me proud to identify with Republicans. </b>The debaters, who included Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman and last, but not least, the eccentric, and somewhat out of place, Ron Paul, were civil and respectful toward one another. The debate focused mainly on foreign policy, including topics pertaining to terrorists, security and torture. The issue of whether waterboarding is or is not a form of torture was discussed.<br />
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A close relative, who is not by an means a conservative, told me he watched the South Carolina Republican debate last night, and that he thought it was a good debate. This speaks volumes in favor of the Republican nominees, who displayed perfect manners, even in the midst of situations less than perfect. For example, at the beginning of the debate, Scott Pelley mistakenly informed Mitt Romney that his 60 seconds had expired and that he could not finish his statement. Former Massachusetts governor and 2008 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney fought back in polite verbal terms when he asserted that he still had 30 remaining seconds. As it turned out, Mitt Romney actually did have 30 remaining seconds and was then allowed to finish his statement.<br />
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The debate was interesting and lively, and there were no dull moments of which to mention. A discussion about whether or not waterboarding constitutes terrorism offered interesting viewpoints from the various Republican debaters during the November 12 Republican debate held in South Carolina. Anyone, whether a Republican, Libertarian, Independent or Democrat, could not help noticing that these honorable contenders for the 2012 Presidential Election demonstrated that the security of America is best protected by conservative leaders.<br />
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<b>My Related Post:</b><br />
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<a href="http://hillbuzz.org/republican-south-carolina-debate-live-blog-transcript-cbs-debate-111211-111211"><span style="font-size: small;">Republican South Carolina Debate: Live Blog Transcript CBS Debate 11/12/11</span></a><br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-60576329793340984102011-11-12T15:30:00.000-08:002011-11-13T15:10:24.551-08:00Think About the Value of Time For a Wise SolutionClocks continue to tick away the seconds, minutes and hours as constant reminders that time never stops. When individuals think about their lives, they need to consider the significance of time. Every person who lives has tremendous value. The opportunity to view time as an enemy or a friend presents itself to every man, woman, boy and girl. The latter option, choosing time as a friend, often influences persons to reach certain measures of success in their lives. <br />
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Value the importance of time by refraining from the frivolous waste of precious moments in life. Prayer and deep introspection frequently yield new insights into problems that seem impossible to solve. Every bad situation has a good solution, and those who take the time to seek wise solutions benefit from spending their time wisely. Whether the problem revolves around an economic crisis, including a stock or mutual fund investment, a job or a new location, the careful consideration of all options serves to help an individual make a better decision.<br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.6312602 -118.87539890000001 34.4732082 -117.6119709tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-14926427579418984752011-09-11T18:19:00.000-07:002011-09-11T18:22:55.468-07:00Americans Remember 9/11 Now and Forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Americans shall forever remember the horrible events that took place on 9/11.<br />
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You can read four of my previously published Townhall.com posts about 9/11.<br />
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Click "<a href="http://www.conservativewordsmith.com/2009/09/911-remembered-digging-through-my.html">9/11 Remembered--Digging Through My Townhall.com Blog Archive</a>."<b> </b><br />
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May God Bless America and American heroes now and always. <br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-39319066590527693992011-09-06T20:48:00.001-07:002021-06-03T10:10:30.745-07:00Freddie Mercury's 65th Birthday: Freddie's Time Ran Out Too SoonYesterday, September 5, 2011, was Labor Day and also Freddie Mercury's birthday. The popular and immensely talented Freddie Mercury, whose real name was <span class="st">Farrokh Bulsara, was born on Thursday, September 5, 1946. Freddie Mercury would have turned 65 years old yesterday if he had not died an untimely death due to AIDS on November 24, 1991. </span><br />
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<span class="st"><b>You might also like reading some of my other popular posts about Freddie Mercury and the love of his life, Mary Austin:</b></span><br />
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<span class="st"><a href="http://www.conservativewordsmith.com/2008/12/freddie-mercury-on-marriage-to-me-she.html">Freddie Mercury: His Heart Belonged To Mary Austin </a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.conservativewordsmith.com/2008/12/freddie-mercury-on-marriage-to-me-she.html"><span class="st">Freddie Mercury on Marriage: "To me, SHE was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage."</span></a><br />
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<span class="st"><b>Here is another Freddie Mercury post you might want to view, which includes a YouTube video of Freddie Mercury shortly before he died:</b></span><br />
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<span class="st"><a href="http://www.conservativewordsmith.com/2009/05/freddie-mercurys-aids-announcement-made.html">Freddie Mercury's AIDs Announcement Made One Day Before He Died </a></span>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-91002788982380651752011-09-06T08:44:00.000-07:002011-09-06T09:13:33.071-07:00Mitt Romney To Reveal Jobs Plan Containing 59 IdeasRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, who is also the former Governor of Massachusetts, has 59 definite ideas he wants to introduce to get the American economy rolling again, and Mitt Romney plans carrying out 10 of these proposals in a concrete way as soon as he is elected. Mitt Romney believes that entrepreneurs and investors, rather than the United States government, need to create more jobs to stimulate the economy.<br />
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In reference to President Barack Obama's views on the betterment of the economic crisis in America, <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/story/2011-09-05/Romney-My-10-point-plan-to-create-American-jobs/50265720/1">Mitt Romney said the following:</a> "The contrast between what the Obama administration has done and what I would do as president could not be starker."<br />
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Mitt Romney plans to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/06/romney.jobs.plans/index.html?hpt=po_bn1">reveal his entire jobs plan</a> to help the United States economy on Tuesday, September 5, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.<br />
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<a href="http://www.conservativewordsmith.com/2010/02/mitt-romney-in-mittchant-merchant-of.html">Mitt Romney In The Mittchant (Merchant) of Venice: A Political Look At William Shakespeare's Play</a><br />
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<br />Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-7141908549235718052011-09-01T14:36:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:36:00.536-07:00Dinosaur or Earthquake? Shock Rocks RoomAn earthquake hit the Los Angeles, California area at approximately 1:45 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, September 1, 2011. I was writing an article with the help of my trusted laptop computer on the first day of the new month when I suddenly felt the entire room shake. I also heard a significantly loud booming sound that was a bit unnerving. <br />
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I have experienced more than one Southern California earthquake in the past to recognize a Los Angeles earthquake when it happens, and either this was a real, down-to-earth earthquake, or else a giant meteor and/or scientifically cloned prehistoric dinosaur just landed on the top of my roof. * <b>In fact, you can read my detailed description of the Los Angeles earthquake I personally experienced in August of 2007 on this site.</b><br />
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This is an up-to-the minute breaking news report from the desk of Susan Baldwin, the sole author, creator and publisher of Conservative Wordsmith ™. Conservative Wordsmith ™ is a political website with a unique conservative slant that explores everything in life, especially the things that really matter.<br />
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.6312602 -118.87539890000001 34.4732082 -117.6119709tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-2041287563377416732011-08-21T14:49:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:30:52.147-07:00Shaking Room Memoirs of Earthquake<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<b>The Following Los Angeles Earthquake Story Is Based On A True Experience. </b><br />
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<b>Early in the morning, on Thursday, </b>August 9, 2007, at approximately 12:58 AM, there was a 4.5 earthquake in the Los Angeles, California area, where I live. I had just finished answering comments to some of my posts, and shutting down my computer. Suddenly, about ten minutes later, while getting ready for bed, the entire bathroom floor was shaking beneath my feet. I was standing by the sink when it happened, and grabbed onto the edge for support.<br />
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<b>That's how badly the room was shaking, folks.</b> I thought for a moment that the toilet (am I allowed to say that word, or is it politically incorrect?) was going to be ripped out of the wall. The glass shower doors were rattling, and a quick thought flashed in my mind that they were going to shatter any minute. The entire room was literally shaking. I could hear a low rumbling sound like thunder. If thunder had a face, the above description is what it would look like. This lasted for at least 10 seconds, maybe longer. In fact, all of the rooms were shaking, and it seemed as though the windows might break at any minute. </div>
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<b>A fleeting thought entered my mind that this was breaking news</b>, and that maybe I should log back into my computer and write a post, but I was too tired. A few minutes later, breaking news was reported on the radio, but it took several more minutes before any of the television stations picked it up, and the only one that I saw reporting it was Fox News. Even then, it was only an automated report. The other stations just continued to play their mediocre television shows with no interruptions. One of the radio announcers stated that a 4.5 earthquake was powerful enough to shatter glass. Luckily, I did not have to deal with that problem. My computer monitor was forced back against the wall in an upward tilted position. One of my stereo speakers had taken a left turn. </div>
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<b>For those of you who have never experienced an earthquake, </b>this is what I have to say. I can somehow sense God's presence in an earthquake, and it is both terrifying an awesome at the same time. I repeat to you what I have written before: don't waste your time, don't procrastinate, and try to be happy. One never knows when a huge earthquake of one kind or another (remember 9/11?) will wreak havoc everywhere.<br />
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.6312602 -118.87539890000001 34.4732082 -117.6119709tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-2812336917044839362011-08-19T19:54:00.000-07:002011-08-20T09:16:48.009-07:00The Economy Is Not Your Master<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The economy is not the master of your life. Although money problems are plentiful in today's economic crisis around the globe, it is important to remember that every person has certain gifts and skills that can lead to a profitable income. Self-employment is an option that many unemployed persons never think about, but self-employment is a valid option, and many individuals work out of their own homes. In fact, the writer and publisher of this website works out of her own home, etching out a humble living as an independent writer on a secondhand laptop computer.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The conservative way of looking at life includes all facets of life, whether those aspects concern family values, religion, philosophy, health or money. Conservative principles, upon which the Republican party is based, concern self-reliance and independence. Liberals like to brag about their nonconformist attitudes towards society, but it is actually conservatives who are the true nonconformists. The economy, no matter how bleak, eventually recovers, and, in the meantime, begin to explore other avenues and prospects that offer you an entirely new outlook on your life. A new avenue often leads to a new career.</span><br />
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Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-75248018200021213222011-08-18T15:32:00.000-07:002011-08-19T18:46:55.658-07:00Romney Still Wins Hearts of NH Voters in NH GOP Primary<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mitt Romney is the top Republican presidential contender in the New Hampshire primary. <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/62505780/New-Hampshire-2012-Republican-Primary-Survey-Topline-Results-081711">Recent survey results</a> conducted by New Hampshire Magellan Data and Mapping Strategies on Tuesday, August 15th, and Wednesday, August 16th, indicate that Mitt Romney is even a good deal ahead of Rick Perry.<br />
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According to the Magellan survey, Mitt Romney received favorable opinions equaling 66 percent, Paul Ryan received favorable opinions of 51 percent and Ron Paul only received favorable opinions equaling 39 percent.<br />
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The voters were asked who they would vote for if the 2012 Republican Presidential primary election were to take place now, and Mitt Romney received 36 percent of the potential votes, in comparison to Rick Perry's 18 percent. All of the other Republican presidential hopefuls received even less potential votes, with Ron Paul maxing out at 14 percent and Michele Bachmann at only 10 percent.<br />
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The New Hampshire voters were also asked if they were familiar with the results of the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa this past weekend, and 86 percent indicated that they were familiar with the poll. Then they were asked what kind of impact the Ames Straw Poll had on their vote for a particular Republican presidential candidate, and only four percent of the New Hampshire folks answered, "a lot."<br />
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Perhaps many Republican voters are going to learn their lessons about Mormon bias in the 2008 presidential election. Even though there were top Republican conservative Christians that endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2008 election, the general bias against Mormons, or Latter-Day Saints, on the part of many Christian voters was largely responsible for the fact that former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, a Latter-Day Saint, never had a chance to actually run against Barack Obama.<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It needs mentioning, though, that several GOP members are hoping for Paul Ryan's entrance into the presidential race, but Paul Ryan has not yet announced whether he intends to run for U.S. President in the 2012 election. Paul Ryan's decision, if it is a yes, is bound to create an interesting twist to the 2012 presidential election plot, at least as far as Republicans are concerned.</span></div></div>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-13646401461961469462011-08-18T15:23:00.001-07:002011-08-19T18:46:23.661-07:00Is Paul Ryan the Next Mr. President in 2012?<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The 2012 Republican presidential primary race draws closer, and the <br />
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candidate headed for the White House arises. Is Paul Ryan the new Ronald<br />
Reagan? Is Paul Ryan the Republican who can save America's economic <br />
crisis with his innovative Ryanomics that apply to today's economic <br />
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There are those in the GOP who want the </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">economic genius, Wisconsin Republican congressman Paul Ryan, to run for <br />
president, including Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, who stated during a<br />
<a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/big-names-encourage-paul-ryan-run_590322.html">telephone interview </a>Wednesday<br />
morning, "If there were a Paul Ryan fan club, I'd be a national <br />
officer." Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida, and the younger <br />
brother of former U.S. President George W. Bush, also believes in Paul <br />
Ryan's abilities. Jeb Bush <a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/big-names-encourage-paul-ryan-run_590322.html">stated</a> that, "Paul Ryan would be a formidable candidate."<br />
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Republicans need to make sure the right person is in the race if America</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">is to receive relief from President Barack Obama's highly questionable <br />
leadership skills. Paul Ryan has not made any official announcements to <br />
date that he intends to run for president in 2012, but Wisconsin <br />
Republican congressman Paul Ryan seems to have the vision and clarity <br />
that might qualify him as a person who is capable of solving the current<br />
economic crisis in America.</div><br />
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</div></div>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-68402605351438340992011-07-19T12:22:00.000-07:002011-07-19T12:35:43.629-07:00How To Create Your Own Home Landscaping Haven<div class="MsoNormal">
Americans love the long, warm summer months and the opportunities they bring to spend more time with their families. The warm, sunny climate also brings new creative thoughts about designing backyards and creating beautiful gardens, and home owners can learn how to design landscaping havens in their own backyards. Home landscaping is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, and home
owners who learn home landscaping skills also save a lot of money by not having
to hire professional landscapers.<br />
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Your local library can provide an ample
introduction to home landscaping, and you can also find free, plentiful
information online. The first thing to do is to read up on the subject in order to
provide the needed introduction to home landscaping. After the introductory
materials are read and comprehended, it is time to begin creating you own
private landscaping sanctuary. </div>
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You can collect ideas and designs from professional
landscapers, as well as from amateur landscapers, and then develop these
concepts into your own unique landscaping plan. It is easy to collect designs
and ideas when you study books, diagrams and illustrations. After you create your
home landscaping plan, the next step is setting up the home landscape. Is a
swimming pool in the master plan? If so, setting up the home landscape revolves
around the pool plan. Some home landscapers do not envision swimming pools in
their landscaping plans, but prefer to create a beautiful backyard waterfall or
pond instead. </div>
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Useful tips include the proper digging tools, and sowing
your plants after the watered area is installed, because there is a lot of
digging involved if a home owner decides to put in a pool, waterfall or pond.
More useful tips include landscaping a little bit at a time. A rush job is
likely to produce results that are not satisfactory. The homeowner also needs
to determine the method of irrigation, as this is crucial to the success of the
landscaping plan. Green irrigation is a newer method of irrigation that is
environmentally friendly, because green irrigation does not use more water than
the amount that is necessary to create the desired effect.</div>
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You can easily buy the required material to set up your
dream home landscape at a local store in your neighborhood or at an online
landscaping supply store. Buy the required material to set up your dream home
landscape at the store that offers the highest quality materials, as well as the
best prices.</div>
Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-76989855772276184452011-06-14T17:21:00.000-07:002011-06-14T17:26:26.694-07:00Conservative Thinkers Value Financial Independence<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Individuals all over the globe are experiencing financial difficulties because of poor economic conditions. Many people are unemployed, and they are no longer receiving unemployment insurance checks.</span><br />
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Nevertheless, there are simple solutions to financial problems.</span></span><br />
<ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: 130%;">Try something new. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: 130%;">Learn a new skill, or brush up on an old skill. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: 130%;">Take come college classes. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: 130%;">Apply for a different type of job. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: 130%;">Consider a job that pays lower wages, but offers on-the-job training. </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">It is easy to feel depressed about financial problems, but people who are willing to work hard eventually do succeed in earning money once again. Never give up trying to achieve your goals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The conservative viewpoint about money centers around the interesting concept that people are in charge of their own finances. Conservative Republicans think they are responsible for their own lives, including earning money. This basic philosopy inspires people to reach seemingly impossible goals. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">People who decide to take charge of their lives are more likely to succeed, not only in the area of economics, but in all areas of life. On the other hand, liberal Democrats believe that the government needs to take care of its citizens, and encourages them to aim for social security benefits instead of fiancial independence.</span></span>Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-91743200084774450912011-06-14T16:15:00.000-07:002019-02-12T11:28:25.206-08:00AdSense, Thank William Shakespeare for Inventing the Word Advertising<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Did you know</b> that William Shakespeare <a href="http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/wordsinvented.html">invented the word advertising</a>? Google AdSense can thank William Shakespeare for his clever word. Here is the quote from Measure for Measure, the play written by playwright William Shakespeare, in which the word advertising appears:</span><br />
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Come hither, Isabel.<br />
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<b>Advertising</b> and holy to your business,<br />
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Attorney'd at your service. -Measure for Measure, Act 5, Scene 1, Line 410<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Yes, William Shakespeare wrote ideal content for advertisers</b> when he combined the ideas of advertising, holiness and business. What does holiness have to do with advertising and business? If products benefit the lives of various individuals, then there is a certain amount of holiness involved, and advertisers help to make people aware that these beneficial products exist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>You can make extra money</b> answering questions on WebAnswers via Google AdSense. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more information, click </span><a href="http://www.webanswers.com/_hgry2zw7ul"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">http://www.webanswers.com/_hgry2zw7ul</span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">.</span></div>
Conservative Wordsmith Susan Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13256473421924848806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5863202801484109572.post-7333427430087956382011-06-14T14:21:00.000-07:002011-06-14T14:21:25.942-07:00Joseph Addison: His Quote About Trifles and Smiles<span class="text"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>A Modern Version of Joseph Addison's Quote About Life, Trifles, Flowers, Sunshine and Humanity -- </em>written by Susan Baldwin </span></span></strong></span><br />
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<span class="text"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Sunshine helps flowers to blossom and grow into beautiful specimens for all to behold. Smiles are rays of benevolent sunshine that lift up the wings of human beings. Are smiles mere trifles? No, the truth is that when smiles are freely given, the uplifting thoughts they offer to others who are traveling along life's arduous roads cannot be underestimated." - Susan Baldwin</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable." - Joseph Addison (1672-1719) </span><br />
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