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Gin Arnold is a 69 year old liberal living in Orange Beach, Al a nest of Republicans. Somebody has to do it. I have owned several businesses, lived aboard a 32 foot sailing yacht, been a bar tender, boat captain, short order cook, and imported furniture from Indonesia for some 15 years. I am a strong supporter of President Obama, Roe V Wade, universal health care, and withdrawal from Iraq.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Looking through a telescope or a microscope
In times of turmoil it is hard to keep balance and one begins to wonder just how bad things will get and will I survive. In the end, the answer is, "No, no one gets out of here alive".
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Enough, no MORE than enough (6 comments)
I have no debate about Michael Jackson being a music icon, even though I am not sure he played an instrument, nor wrote that much music but do I beleive his death has been played past any possible worth. YES.
Friday, May 29, 2009 Rob's decision (2 comments)
I have been absent
Thursday, May 21, 2009 WHY? (1 comments)
Who could really care what Dick Cheney thinks about anything?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 I still hear the President's call to service (4 comments)
If we all do some small things, it could turn into big things and maybe we could change history.
Monday, March 23, 2009 Take notice all you Wall Street punks
If anything should anger you more than the mentality on Wall Street that someone feels $250K is "chump change" I cannot imagine what it would be. The public has stood by, as a small number of arrogant low class punks have created a system that has allowed them to make vulgar amounts of money, and yet when they have now failed they are asking for "us" to bail them out.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 If OEN were a political party, what would it be? (4 comments)
There is as much disagreement amongst OEN writers as we see in the Congress, so how do we move forward with so many diverse ideas?
Thursday, March 5, 2009 I am tired of hearing about how the deficit will effect my grandchildren (3 comments)
We hear over and over from the politcos and talking heads how our children and grandchildren will be burdened by the deficit-----I don't really think most of us give it a lot of thought.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Just how bad can it get? (7 comments)
This is a true story of one man's life. The things he has done and seen and his perspective on today.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 I give you this pledge Mr. President (6 comments)
It is a tough time in our country and it may well get harder but I have cast my vote and I will try and live up to it.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 How much are you paying for gas? (2 comments)
Just like oil at a $150, I know we are still being manipulated with the price of gasoline.
Friday, January 16, 2009 Let us all take a deep breath and hope (3 comments)
Maybe it became trendy to scoff at the use of the word "hope" but there is a time and place for its use. maybe this is a good time.
Thursday, January 15, 2009 How much time do you spend on OEN (7 comments)
Do you have another Life? I wonder if some of the harsh attacks on Dr. Rich's article are from too much OEN.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Dear President and Laura Bush (3 comments)
As the Bush's prepare for their departure, it is only appropriate that they hear from a large part of the American people.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Amy Goodman on Democracy Now (1 comments)
has just spoken to two people in Gaza, one a UN observer and the other a Palestinian journalist.
Monday, January 5, 2009 How about we settle Gaza like this (3 comments)
If we can get the children, old women, and old men out of harms way, then let the dispute be decided one-on-one.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 I WAS a huge Obama supporter (21 comments)
The following comments are in reference to Cheney's admission of torture. Kevin kosztola posted an article 'Cheney Admits Authorizing Torture' that gives a complete account. Thanks Kevin.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 Mitch McConnell "the tough guy
Mitch is a tough guy, in that he is willing to let GM go down and all those lost jobs to him, are just the cost of the war-----on the economy. But here is an idea for Mitch and lets see if we can't get him to agree!
Sunday, December 7, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: (15 comments)
President-Elect Obama appears on Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 Another perspective on trade (4 comments)
We hear on a daily basis about the economic disaster we have created with the imbalance of trade with China but rarely hear the other side.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 Will Obama be great? (35 comments)
The conspiracy folks see President-Elect Obama as being part of the "business as usual gang" but they see spooks everywhere.
Monday, November 24, 2008 Want to feel better? (2 comments)
At a time when things look so dim, here is a story that will make you feel a lot better.
Friday, November 14, 2008 Dear Mr. President-Elect (2 comments)
I am still finding it hard to believe that we have elected this amazing man. There are millions and millions of people moved by what has happened and see America in a new way.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 There is a new sherif in town (3 comments)
Already there is talk of reversing some of Bush's presidential orders, closing Gitmo----there is a new sherif in town!
Friday, November 7, 2008 Can we all stop and take a deep breath? (10 comments)
It seems in only 3 days the conversation has turned negative and we seem to want to destroy what we have gained.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Now is our time
There is a new wind blowing, a new feeling of hope, and now is our chance.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Big spending Republicans (5 comments)
What is wrong with that phrase?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Who is willing to take a stand
What kind of world do you wish to live in? Barack Obama offers a new vision but it is up to help carry the ball.
Monday, October 27, 2008 Senator McCain----stop your lies (1 comments)
As the McCain campaign comes apart, they loose what little dignity they have left. A once honorable man, who has lost his honor.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 I had a dream (10 comments)
My dream
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 My hope for OEN (7 comments)
I see OEN has becoming a major player in the political process
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 The man on the side of the road (2 comments)
I passed a man on the side of the road and ask myself if I could have done more.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 What is wrong with being a Muslim? (4 comments)
I have asked this question a number of times recently and have gotten some scary answers
