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Ralph Splendorio

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Blog Posts

Is the Pro-Life Movement Becoming More Bold?

On January 1 a pro-life activist W. L. Garrison wrote an open letter concerning the pro-life movement. Does this signal a more radical stance?

A New Year, A New Township Committee and No New Ideas

The Barnegat Township Committee control moves to the Democratic Party but has this change brought hope for new ideas?

Obama Ad Demeans Him And Female Youth

A recent Obama campaign ad illustrates the debasement of the political process. See how it compares to ads of other presidents.

Ban the Gun ooooppps Bra.

A satirical look at gun control through the perspective of a murder by bra case.

What Do Commercials Say about US?

We think commercials tell us about products but in reality they tell us of ourselves.! or do they?

Supreme Court Ruling on Healthcare is Like a Bag of Donuts

See how the recent supreme court ruling on Obama Care relates to how we define a dozen donuts. The similarity may scare you

Issues

Constitutions and Definitions Without Fixed Meanings Mean Nothing

A constitutional Democracy requires a fixed understanding of its founding documents. See how a man buying bagels proves this point.

Education

New Jersey's New Graduation Rate Statistics Are Flawed and Tell Us Nothing

The new graduation rates recently published tell us nothing about the quality of education. They are flawed in concept and calculation.

HSPA -UNDERSCORES- EDUCATION SUCCESS DEBATE

Are "failing" schools mirroring society or a leading indicator of future problems or maybe ..... we need to change the way we look at success?

Payroll Tax Holiday Reveals Social Security Fallacy

Politicians trumpet the passing of the of the Payroll Tax Holiday as a boon to the middle class. It is really should be the playing of taps for social security as we thought we knew it.

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