Charles V. Payne

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  Dec 24, 2014

  Heavy Hearts In New York City

  It is among the most despicable of crimes. Not only does this impact the lives of these officers and their families, but the physical, spiritual, and economic well being of all citizens in New York City.

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  Jun 26, 2014

  Convicted Felons: Another Step to 8 Million More Voters

  Tomorrow, state officials in California will review a petition to gain a vote in November that would reduce prison sentences for non-violent felonies. Backers claim that there are more than 800,000 signatures already, which exceeds the 504,000 signatures needed. If passed, the law would reduce the long sentences for minor drug possessions, shoplifting, check forgeries, and other such non-violent felonies to misdemeanors.

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  Jun 3, 2013

  Why Socialism Doesn't Work: Running Out of Other People's Money

  Why socialism doesn't work, and the consequences once you've run out of other people's money.

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  May 17, 2013

  Scandals, Fisticuffs and the Voices of Tyranny

  Man, there are so many scandals and donnybrooks it's hard to keep track of them. Heck, there has been so much shocking news and fisticuffs I've already forgotten about the Garcia-Woods tango over the weekend. This fresh batch of scandals that's popped up like springtime perennials could have enormous conclusions.

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  Apr 5, 2013

  Starting A Housing Bust From Scratch

  Growing up in Harlem in 1977 everyone felt there was serious racial discrimination by banks with branches in the neighborhood. There is no doubt getting a loan was impossible even if you had an account at the bank and a steady job.

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  Mar 14, 2013

  Are We Confident in the Stock Market Yet?

  It's kind of weird; part of me likes it when there is little confidence with respect to the stock market, especially when the experts are looking down their noses.

• Feb 28, 2013

  Horns, Guns and Hounds - Climate Change Hysteria

  I was turned on to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in 1995 while reading Reginald Lewis' autobiography "Why Should White Guys Have all the Fun." Of course I'd heard parts of the work throughout my life in movies, commercials, and even cartoons, but it was after reading how Lewis would sit in his private jet and listen to the piece that I was compelled to purchase it for myself. I bought three versions that week and numerous versions since. Lewis was my idol, a blue-collar guy from a rough Baltimore nei