About: JoshuaMPatton

JoshuaMPatton
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Joshua M. Patton is both a freelance writer and veteran of both the Bosnia peacekeeping mission and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is currently majoring in English Writing and Literature at the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the largest organization of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in existence. His passions, other than veterans' issues are reading and his daughter, Madison. You can follow Joshua on twitter at- http://twitter.com/JoshuaMPatton

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The State of the Union

With all of the media focus on the Republican primary season, many voters forget that it isn’t just the Republicans who have to select a candidate, the Democrats do, too.


GOP Primary | Primary Season from SC to FLA

On May 5, 2011, the first Republican debate aired, since then there have been 24 debates, as many episodes as a full-season of a network series.


GOP Candidates | Rick Santorum

I was introduced to then-Senator Rick Santorum by one of the partners of the law firm where I worked as a messenger in 2006.


Vets in Popculture: Family Guy and Irreverent Humor

Are the writers of this show seeking controversy by poking fun at the tragedy of Tillman’s death or are they somehow commenting on the way it was mishandled by the military and the government?


Primary Season | The Iowa Caucus

Republican Primary Season: Who won in Iowa, and why it is or isn’t important.


Primary Season | The Front Runner?

In any primary presidential horse-race, the media likes to follow the front-runner for whichever nomination is sought. This cycle, it appears to be Romney.


Peals, Rumblings, and Flashes: The Gingrich That Stole the Nomination

On January 3, 2012, the Primary season officially begins, not with a bang but with a caucus. The most recent polls show Texas Congressman Ron Paul in the lead in Iowa, with Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich following close behind.


The War in Popculture | Louis CK’s Troop -Conscious Comedy

The USO is an important organization. I have a respect for artists and celebrities that I know have taken those tours.


Peals, Rumblings, and Flashes: The 2012 Republican Primary Season

In less than a month, the primary elections season for the Republican party will begin. Here is a look at the 2012 Republican Primary Season.


The Importance of Higher Education

With the cost of public and private universities increasing every semester, there is a real question for many potential students if the cost of the degree is worth it.


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