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Obama’s Ongoing Lies About The “Clinton Surplus”

Sep 27th, 2012 | By
Obama’s Ongoing Lies About The “Clinton Surplus”

One of this year’s major debate points between Democrats and Republicans is the question of who will be a better economic steward for America’s future. Both sides point to their past records as evidence of their fiscal responsibility – but those records can be skewed to suit any party’s agenda. The biggest manipulation point in the 2012 campaign has to do with the so-called “Clinton surplus.” Former President Bill Clinton is on the campaign trail stumping for President Obama, using his own $236 billion budget surplus as evidence that a Democratic president is a better
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Negative Political Ads Help Heal American Soul

Mar 19th, 2012 | By
Negative Political Ads Help Heal American Soul

Editor’s Note: Way Off the Grid is a satire feature of Off the Grid News. While the articles in this section may deal with current events, they are meant to portray these topics in a satirical and humorous light. SIOUX CITY – Numerous consumer indices, including the Consumer Confidence Index, have shown positive growth with
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“Mickey Mouse” Donations Fueling 2012 Elections

Jan 20th, 2012 | By
“Mickey Mouse” Donations Fueling 2012 Elections

There’s money in politics, even in a down economy. Despite the ongoing U.S. recession, the amount of money spent by candidates running for office hasn’t slowed down. If anything, it seems to be a race for the finish line fueled strictly by campaign contributions, with the candidate who has the most money declared the winner. Depressing and amoral? Perhaps. Unfortunately, the seeds for spending in the 2012 races were planted in the bitter contest of 2008, where the candidates collectively spent more than $1 billion in pursuit of the Oval Office. President Obama won the
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