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About Armando Diana

A freelance writer for more than 30 years I covered the political scene in New Jersey which can prepare anyone for national politics. I have no fancy political degrees and I'm definitely not a lawyer - I am a common person who is fed up with politics. I want leaders focused on doing what is right for the country, not for them.

There is no place for Socialism in America

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Armando Diana

If Bernie Sanders actually gets more delegates than Hillary Clinton would he be willing to give her half of them? If he follows the policies he wants to inflict on America he should have no problem sharing his delegates.  Since … Continue reading →

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The measure of a person lies in actions not words

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Armando Diana

It’s easy to be happy and peppy and bursting with love when things are going well but the measure of a person is always best determined by how they act when things are not going well. In this regard Cam … Continue reading →

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We have a choice to avoid the lesser of two evils

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Armando Diana

Political analysts and so-called experts are still trying to figure out what how Donald Trump is doing so well in the Republican primary. For the past year, they have predicted and are still waiting for him to implode.  The only … Continue reading →

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Electoral College needs to adopt some new math

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Armando Diana

Did you know when you vote in a presidential election your vote does not count towards the person you choose?  Every vote actually does count but not for the person you are selecting as your next president. When you vote … Continue reading →

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There are ramifications to technological advances that change the human condition

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Armando Diana

What was going through the person’s mind that first saw an egg drop out of a hen’s butt and decide to eat it? Likewise, who was the first person that decided to drink the liquid that came out of a … Continue reading →

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The fault is not in our stars, but in ourselves

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Armando Diana

He was running along the rooftops trying to avoid the bullets.  He serpentine and wove his way through the combat zone that used to resemble a street.  He showed some mad ninja skills but was unable to outrun all the … Continue reading →

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There is no debate we need a leader but is there one available?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Armando Diana

I am not a fan of watching political debates mostly because nothing is accomplished.  The moderators have an agenda to get the candidates to fight amongst themselves and the candidates are solely focused on delivering their practiced messages and one … Continue reading →

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Is the media’s bias responsible for Trump’s rise?

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Armando Diana

Ever watch a sporting event with no rooting interest in any team but the behavior of players on one team aggravated you to the point where you started rooting for the other team? The media is creating that same effect … Continue reading →

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Illegal Immigrants have no right to driver’s license

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Armando Diana

Did you know Oregon is being sued by five illegal immigrants to overturn a voter-approved initiative to deny drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants?  Read that question again just to make sure you capture the absurdity we are embarking upon. A … Continue reading →

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Non-offensive speak is offensive

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Armando Diana

Come on.  Admit it.  You roll your eyes every time you hear something like “He’s esthetically challenged” when you are really thinking “Whoa that guy is ugly!”  Or, you wince when you hear “she’s handicapable” when you are really thinking … Continue reading →

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