A TYRANNY OF THE MAJORITY.
For the last 5 years we have been witnessing a tyranny of the minority. Well, get ready for a tyranny of the majority. During these past five years every tactic […]
Monthly Archives: December 2014
DO THE ENDS JUSTIFY THE MEANS? TORTURE
Do the ends justify the means? America was attacked on 9/11. Does the fact that we have not been attacked since, justify the means used to seek information on any […]
ARE YOU CONFUSED AND PERPLEXED?
Are you confused and perplexed ? Have you felt like you have been time-warped back to a time before the Age of Reason? Well, I am confused and not amused, […]
SHOULD BUSH AND CHENEY BE PARDONED?
Should former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Cheney be pardoned for their actions regarding the torture and death of prisoners during the aftermath of the attack on […]
THE SENATE REPORT ON TORTURE!
The anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor was just celebrated. It was a day of infamy that is seared into our collective consciousness for time immemorial. It was a […]
THE NEW POLITICS OF EXTREMISM
Gone are the days when our government was represented by individuals who believed in pragmatism and compromise. Our parents and grandparents, those who grew up during the Great Depression and […]
THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN AND I DON’T MEAN SAUDI ARABIA.
The December 6th article in the Economist on oil describes the economic impact of shale oil production versus OPEC. This is good news for the consumer and bad news for […]
TO PROTECT AND SERVE!
One of the primary purposes of government is to provide safety for its citizens. For many, the police represent a long line of blue knights sworn to protect and serve […]
HUNGER IN AMERICA
According to the latest figures, there are 47 million Americans who go hungry in the food basket of the world. In a land of plenty we argue about whether to […]
THE RACE TO THE PRESIDENCY REPUBLICAN STYLE!
Come one come all to the 2015 beginnings of the Republican race to the Presidency! There will be plenty of candidates and a few surprises. 2015 will probably be the […]
Politics From The Middle 