October 29, 2005
A Great Opportunity
In nominating Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court, George W. Bush made one of the biggest mistakes of his presidency. Having suffered the humiliation of having the intellectual wing of his own supporters shoot down his nominee, Bush has a golden opportunity to restore excellent and demonstrated ability, rather than stealth, as the most important qualification for a Supreme Court nominee. Bush must not miss this opportunity.
» Continue reading "A Great Opportunity"October 26, 2005
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them
I thought the Bush Administration was supposed to usher in an era of American politics and leadership, one which returned honesty, humility, and integrity to the White House and Capitol Hill. Not so, it would seem, not so at all; every day seems to bring revelations of new Republican wrongdoing. One has to wonder where will it all end.
» Continue reading "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them"U.S. Death Toll in Iraq Hits 2,000 and Rising...
Is it enough to be disgusted at the obscene waste of human life this very ill-advised war has cost on both sides? Is protesting enough if impassioned cries to get our of Iraq land on deaf ears, closed minds, and cold hearts?
» Continue reading "U.S. Death Toll in Iraq Hits 2,000 and Rising..."October 24, 2005
Incumbent Fatigue
On Thursday October 20th, Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) took the podium on the Sentate floor and gave a stirring speech. The fury in his voice and the righteousness of his message was powerful. However, Senator Stevens was not rallying the country in the war on terror. He was not as Churchill did during the time of war recounting a heroic defense of the "empire" like the battle of Britain in 1940. No, he was not referring to our country's "finest hour"
» Continue reading "Incumbent Fatigue"October 18, 2005
On GOP Judgement Day
Listening and watching C-Span this morning, Republican Senators were out in force this week spreading the gospel. Not the biblical gospel; the fiscal gospel. They reminded me of the moral degenerate who sees the train just a few feet from his stalled car on the tracks, and yells in prayer, "Lord, I repent, I am a good soul NOW!" After years of plundering the next generation's wages with spending and massive tax cuts for workers and wealthy today, the Republican politicians in control of the budgetary process for years now, are entering a new election cycle, and the voters are not happy. Suddenly, Republican politicians are professing to voters, "I repent, I am a good fiscal conservative, NOW! "
» Continue reading "On GOP Judgement Day"October 16, 2005
Ban Nazism in America?
The riot in Toledo, Ohio resulting from a couple dozen Neo Nazi Party whites marching in a predominantly black neighborhood raises again immense political and cultural issues . The attacks upon police after the Nazi's had departed were allegedly perpetrated by black gang members drawn to the demonstration like moths to flame. With the target of their anger gone, why did the black gangs vent their rage at police? Are police seen as an extension of the mindset of the Neo Nazi Party? Should they be?
» Continue reading "Ban Nazism in America?"October 11, 2005
The Obvious 2006 Voting Choice
Many folks today are looking for alternatives to the Democratic and Republican Parties. Their major obstacle is not a void of alternatives, but bringing their major party mindset with them on the search. Folks who look for a 3rd party or independent group, which comes packaged to overtake the Democrats or GOP across the land, will never find what they seek. They have to join a 3rd party or independent group first, then get their friends and family to join, and they in their turn, to get others to join, if any 3rd party or independent group is going to have any competitive position along side the DNC (Democratic National Committee) or GOP (Grand Old Party). Not a likely proposition.
» Continue reading "The Obvious 2006 Voting Choice"October 10, 2005
Shall We Dance and Fiddle Why the Republican Party Burns?
Is it right to gloat? Is it right to sing and dance a jig over the news of another's misfortune, or in this case the misfortune of an entire political party? When it's the Republican Party I think the answer should be an unqualified YES!
» Continue reading "Shall We Dance and Fiddle Why the Republican Party Burns?"October 07, 2005
What's Next, No Dancing?
On the heels of announcements from Pharmaceutical Giants Merck and GlaxoSmithKiline about promising test results for a vaccine against the Human Papilloma Virus or HPV, which is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer, religious groups such as the Family Research Council have begun to muster opposition to the vaccine. Claiming that such a vaccine would "give licence for young women to engage in prematiral sex" the FRC is continuing to push abstinence as the best method for avoid HPV.
» Continue reading "What's Next, No Dancing?"Tax Cut Myth
The great conservative hoodwinks is "cutting taxes increases revenue." I say hoodwink because increased economic activity does increase tax revenues, but, it has been decades since the amount of increased revenues even closely equaled the amount of lost revenue from tax cuts. Add this hoodwinks to an environment of increased spending, and you have an accurate picture of the economic future resulting from Pres. Bush's terms with his Republican Congress. A nearly 50% increase in the national debt and almost double the interest on that debt in 5 years.
» Continue reading "Tax Cut Myth"October 06, 2005
Spelling America with a K
Well, my home state of Indiana is at it again. Sen. Patricia Miller has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to have children though assisted pregnancies, unless you are married. Even further, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization or other procedures must be approved by the state and those participating must register with the state and provide information such as values, hobbies and talents, personality descriptions and religious background. Not only is the proposed law blatantly unconstitutional, it steps all over the basic ideals that this country was founded upon.
» Continue reading "Spelling America with a K"October 03, 2005
Harry and Harriet?
You could almost feel the waves of shock and disbelief hit many in the blogosphere this morning when President Bush made the announcment that Harriet Miers was his nomination to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Senator Harry Reid was one of the first to comment. Some are stating he even suggested Miers. What is happening here? Democrats actually liking someone President Bush nominated? Republicans by the dozens stating Bush has lost their support forever?
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