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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.

Looking for leaders not losers but all we have are losers that are leaders

The 250 pound pulling guard was heading right for me with a sense of purpose.  A purpose I surmised was going to end badly for me.  Undeterred I kept my eyes focused on the half back behind him with my … Continue reading

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Pop quiz to test your knowledge of teenage logic

It is customary to replace the roll of toilet paper if you use the last sheet of the one currently inhabiting the roll. That seems like common sense right? Apparently common sense escapes teenagers. I once read the teenage brain … Continue reading

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Attention people of Earth: We are products of different histories but believe in the basic tenet of freedom

By David s. Levine “Attention People of Earth!” is usually a phrase heard in a science-fiction movie, spoken by the ‘President of Earth’ or an invading alien bent on world domination. Well, this isn’t a sci-fi movie; it is reality. … Continue reading

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Leadership void may lead to mandatory voting

There is no such thing as a bad leader. By the very nature of leading, makes a leader good. There is, however, a big distinction of being a leader and leading an organization, group, or nation. At present there is … Continue reading

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Sony is just following the leader

The danger of acquiescing to blackmail is it encouragers the blackmailers to continue the ploy.  Sony decided against releasing the movie “The Interview” after it was hacked and embarrassing e-mails were leaked. More often than not when challenged with terrorism, … Continue reading

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The Race is not the issue unless it helps advance another agenda

If white people demonstrated and chanted “Don’t break the law” in Ferguson would the media give them the same coverage it gives the miscreants that loot and continually break the law? I suspect they would be labeled racists and lampooned … Continue reading

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Idiots gone wild makes for nothing but chaos

What is more disturbing: the idiots rioting and looting in Ferguson, Mo or the prevalent belief the looters are justified in their actions? When was the last time you saw police officers rioting after a not guilty verdict? Or, if … Continue reading

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Not Even Illegal Immigrants Trust President Obama

Would you come out of hiding for the sake of coming out of hiding? If you are not currently paying taxes, would you reveal yourself so you can pay taxes? Forget the rhetoric, grandstanding and one-upmanship. Forget partisanship.  Let’s look … Continue reading

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Tell Other Nations The American Piggy Bank is Broken

Would you be upset with a friend if you loaned him $10,000 to help him through troubled times only to find out he used the money to buy a big screen TV among other luxury items? Then why are we … Continue reading

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Hypocrisy of the Media is Maddening

I guess you get ridiculed for an observation about your chances with 47 percent of the population but earn a free pass if you insult 100 percent of the American voters. Such is life with a media so biased it … Continue reading

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