This was originally intended as a letter to the editor, but since it’s long and too little time has elapsed since my last letter to the local paper it’s ending up here. It will mean more if you have read Richard Cohen’s latest syndicated column. In his recent column “GOP Feeds on Ignorance” Richard Cohen, [...]
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2 Jan
Obama Win Inevitable?
Happy New Year to you few who visit here! Recently I received the following in an email. While it claims to have been written by Dr. Walter Williams, he has disclaimed it. I can only guess that it was written a.) by a Democrat who wanted to discourage Republicans or b.) by a Republican who [...]
8 Dec
Why Newt?
Since pundits are wildly speculating about why Newt Gingrich is soaring in the Republican primary opinion polls, I’ll add my “two cents.” The disturbing question to many focuses on the fact that Newt has a history, both personal and political. Some Republican insiders who have dealt with Newt from the time when he was Speaker [...]
26 Nov
Problem with Iran’s Nuclear Plans?
Most humans cringe at the thought of Iran launching one or more nuclear weapons against Israel. That, however, is what seems to be the aim of Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Considering the following quote from the Koran, perhaps he should reconsider: “It is unlawful for a believer to kill another believer, accidents excepted. He that [...]
22 Nov
Hillary’s Healthcare
Some pundits have been suggesting that President Obama step aside from the 2012 Presidential Race and let Hillary Clinton run instead. If this idea appeals to you, think it over and remember Hillary’s health care reform proposal from earlier in her husband’s administration. Perhaps the following chart will remind you: Much of this was used [...]
26 Oct
Green Energy Theory
The problem with the push toward “green energy” is that it’s based on a theory. It’s well established by the historic record that, over time, climates change. These changes have been happening for eons. Those who want to blame perceived climate change on human activity, however, have been caught manipulating data to make it appear [...]
10 Oct
Share “the Wealth?”
During the last Presidential campaign, Barack Obama famously told “Joe the Plumber” that “when you spread the wealth around it’s good for everyone.” The problem with that statement is the use of the phrase, “the wealth.” There is no such thing as “the wealth.” “Wealth” does not just grow on trees; it is created by [...]
4 Sep
A word about Mitt
Having not yet selected from among the candidates for the Republican nomination, I still want to share an observation about Mitt Romney from the first candidates’ debate. The question, as I remember it, was “What’s the first thing you would do as President?” A variety of answers ensued. Most of the candidates laudably focused upon [...]
18 Aug
Obama’s Secret Jobs Plan
A lot of people are wondering why, if President Obama has a plan to get people back to work, he’s waiting until September to lay it out before the public. Well, I suppose he has to wait for Congress to get back from their break. No sense letting people know what’s in the “plan” before [...]
13 Aug
From the People Who Brought You Obama
I may be late to this “party,” but better late than never. Below is a screen shot of an article I received in my email. As a conservative, I took it at face value and began to read. It was soon evident that it was a blatantly anti-Gingrich screed. From the Tea-Party? Not likely. Undoubtedly [...]
