Presidents Who Used The IRS
President Obama has found himself caught up in yet another scandal this week with controversy over the IRS using their powers to attack the Tea Party. Whether you like the Tea Party or not, this behavior is not fair, nor should it be tolerated. However, this also isn't a new development. The IRS has been going against political adversaries for years and it is only coming to light because of our constant news coverage. Since the beginning of the IRS, several administrations have gone after their political rivals. While we do not condone this strategy, it must be known that the current leaders are not alone in this tactic. Is the IRS a political goon squad? It appears that they might have been used that way.
Five Presidents Who Were Boy Scouts
There were five Presidents who were Boy Scouts of America, which is one of the largest youth groups in the United States. Founded in 1910, it has had over 110 million young men, of various ages, in its organization. Every president of the United States has supported the work of the Boy Scouts of America since its founding and each served as honorary president of the BSA during his term in office. Each President, starting with William Howard Taft, has helped to further the Scouts, but there are only five Presidents who were Boy Scouts. Here is a list of those Presidents.
Categories: Education Tags: barack obama, Bill Clinton, boy scout, boy scouts of america, cub scout, eagle scout, George W. Bush, gerald r. ford, jfk, john f. kennedy, scouts
The Worst Sex Scandals In U.S. Political History
You are probably wondering how I could keep this list to only five people. Politicians always seem to be having marital problems because of their cheating ways. Whether you are Anthony Weiner or Arnold Schwarzenegger, everyone in an elected office seems to be cheating. Well, if you think having an illegitimate child and keeping it from your family is bad, wait till you get a hold of these politicians. They are the worst of the worst when it comes to racy scandals. See what you think? Read more...
Categories: History Tags: Abe Lincoln, abraham lincoln, anthony weiner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brock Adams, Honest Abe, jfk, john f. kennedy, Jon Hinson, sex scandals, warren g. harding
Presidents In The Classroom: 5 Teachers Who Became President
Teachers are the reason we know how to read and write. They taught us mathematics and science. If we decided to further our educations with college, they were the ones to instruct us in the careers we have chosen. Even teachers have lofty goals, though, and some of them actually believed - and succeeded in becoming President of the United States. The following five people didn't start out life planning to be the leader of the free world. They just ended up there... Read more...
Categories: Politics Tags: barack obama, Chester Arthur, james garfield, jfk, John Adams, john f. kennedy, lbj, Lyndon B. Johnson, potus, president, president of the united states, professor, school teacher, william mckinley
Twenty Years Ago: The Best Movies Of 1991
It's hard to imagine that these films are twenty years old. When it comes to movies, time seems to stand still. It seems like only yesterday that these movies came out. These were the Oscar winners. The movies that made a difference in 1991. Did you see any of these films when they were out at the theater? They represent a sick, twisted mind, a murder mystery, a mid-life crisis comedy, a cartoon, and a chick flick. I love going to the movies, but I must admit, I saw none of these in the theater. How about you? Read more...
Categories: Entertainment Tags: angela lansbury, anthony hopkins, Beauty and the Beast, billy crystal, brad pitt, bruno kirby, City Slickers, David Ogden Stiers, disney cartoon, disney films, geena davis, Jerry Orbach, jfk, jodi foster, john f. kennedy, kevin costner, oliver stone, Robby Benson, susan sarandon, the silence of the lambs, thelma and louise
When Was Your Time Best?
I was listening to local talk radio the other day and heard some comments from people complaining about our times. They mentioned the show "American Graffiti", George Lucas' classic film about growing up at the end of the 1950s and they wished they could go back to those times. It got me to thinking? When was the best time to live? Are we living in the best time? How about these times? Read more...
