Rational Nation USA

Rational Nation U S A Purveyor of Truth Maybe the democratic primaries will shape up to be; interesting? It is looking like Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders, the independent from Vermont is getting some legs and with them some name recognition. Hillary Clinton, once the anticipated shoo in to receive the democratic nomination is finally getting some, competition? Bernie Sanders just might be the man to provide a serious challenge to Hillary who certainly has been dealing with her share of troubles stemming from the Clinton Foundation and perceived improprieties. Not to mention her less that brilliant performance as former Secretary of State. It is good for our republic when all parties have a field of candidates with divergent views and all serious candidates are able to have their views heard by the voting public. Who knows, maybe Bernie Sanders will be the 21st centuries George McGovern, the ultra liberal democrat who lost the 1972 presidential election to Richard Nixon...

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Purveyor of Truth Hillary Clinton said the following. “Don’t let anybody tell you that it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs.” Then later. “Trickle down economics has failed. I short-handed this point the other day, so let me be absolutely clear about what I’ve been saying for a couple of decades,” she said. “Our economy grows when businesses and entrepreneurs create good-paying jobs here in America and workers and families are empowered to build from the bottom up and the middle out — not when we hand out tax breaks for corporations that outsource jobs or stash their profits overseas.” Are they one in the same, with the second simply clarification of the first? What is is the logical extension with the tying of the two together? Is she suggesting something without saying it outright? Answers to the above questions will remain obscure, H. Clinton is a politician and politicians never seem to speak with clarity and steely co...

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA The Islamic Crescent Moon. How long will it be before the White House is flying this religious symbol on the Peoples Lawn? Given the Obama administration's pandering to the Muslim interests one shouldn't be surprised to one day see it be a reality. President Obama hosted an Iftar meal on August 13th, breaking the day's Ramadan fast. On Tuesday Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton is hosting a second Iftar meal. This one to recognize the best and most innovative Muslim leaders under the age of thirty. Here is an excerpt from the Hill : The administration's marking of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan continues Tuesday when the State Department hosts an event geared toward young Muslims and an Iftar dinner with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. "Consistent with the Secretary’s commitment to engaging the 'next generation' at the grassroots level, this year’s Iftar will...