Douglas Smyth

                 
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I am a writer and retired college teacher. I taught college courses in Economics and Political Science (I've a Ph.D) and I've written as a free-lancer for various publications. I now write a website and a blog at http://www.roman-empire-america-now.com. I am also active in the local Democratic Party.

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36 Articles, 5 Quick Links, 105 Comments, 4 Diaries, 1 Polls

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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Haiti and the Devil
(6 comments) Robertson said Haiti's earthquake was caused by Haitians' pact with the devil back in 1791--when slaves were fighting for their freedom!

Monday, November 16, 2009
I'm a 70-Year old Ageist
Discrimination on account of age may be unfortunate, but it may also be justified. Age is not an inherent quality like race or sexual preference; it is a growing handicap.

Monday, August 17, 2009
Will People Survive?
(1 comments) What do global warming, the age at which women give birth and human survival have in common?

Friday, December 19, 2008
Auto Deal is Bush Scam
The Auto bailout is a scam to spring the second installment of $350 billion before Obama takes office. Treasury wants it now, despite widespresd complaints on how they spent it and no plan yet for how to spend the rest.

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