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The Week in Review
It’s only Wednesday, but I don’t subscribe to popular culture’s idea of when a week ends. Actually, I just didn’t have a better title. Reeling from the Paris terrorist attacks, many tried to show solidarity with the Parisian people by overlaying the French flag on their Facebook profile, only to be shamed by those who […]
A War Without End
As the civilized world reels from the horror inflicted upon innocent civilians in Paris, leaders of the world’s nations must contend with what steps should be taken next to deal with the threat from the Islamic State, who has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Calling France a “capital of prostitution and obscenity” and seeking revenge […]
Treason
Senators think a lot of themselves, and perhaps with some legitimate reason. After all, they were elected by a majority of the local yokels in their state to represent their interests in Congress. It’s kind of a big deal. Unfortunately, the reality of the day-to-day job of Senators, particularly those with further political aspirations, has […]
Obama in 2012 – a race between Right and Further Right
Barack Obama has shown himself to be a progressive voice for change in America, a champion for the advancement of our nation and its citizens to build a brighter future for all. At least in his speeches that is what he’s shown himself to be. I believe it’s what made us fall for the man […]
The GOP Candidates for President: Part VII-The Texan
While the GOP field of Presidential candidates is busily courting Iowa voters and has already had two debates, one man looks to step into the ring on his own schedule. Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, announced today that he would be requesting another podium be added to the stage for the next debate. Governor Perry […]
The GOP Candidates for President Part V: The Debate
South Carolina hosted the first official debate amongst GOP contenders for the 2012 nominee for President. As required by law, it was hosted by FOX News and broadcast exclusively on FOX, fittingly in the town that boasts the home of the Bob Jones University. The debate featured what are unflatteringly called second-tier candidates who have […]
Terrorism and the Struggle for Democracy
Killing Osama bin Laden was the right thing to do. He was the self declared enemy of the United States and the leader of the organization that attacked us on September 11, 2001. It should have been the main mission all along, coupled perhaps with increased border protection, complete US control and management of port […]
Will the Real President Obama please Stand Up
President Obama delivered a major speech on the current state of budgetary affairs yesterday. Normally, this topic is a bit of a snoozer but the House GOP has made quite a bit of hay over cutting spending and they have chosen some interesting targets for their knife. After a brief but noisy battle over a […]
President Obama cranks up the Bush era abuse of power
After the terror attacks of 9/11/2001 changed the world, it wasn’t long before the promise of security overran the promise of liberty. Suddenly Americans were perfectly willing to have people suspected of involvement in terrorism picked up off the street and whisked away to a secret hiding place, never to be seen or heard from […]
An American Uprising
What a week it’s been in these United States. I’ve been itching to write about what’s been happening, but I’ve been too engrossed in following it. I’ve been glued to the twitter stream with occasional dashes into the NY Times, Slate, Mother Jones, Huffington Post and the assorted links shared by the twitter collective. I […]
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