US Election: Same Circus Different Clowns
The Republican National Convention and the Democrat National Convention are the political equivalent of “America’s Got Talent”. The two conventions should be about serious discussions concerning issues and policies amongst the rank and file of both parties. They are not supposed to be about showmanship and performances, but in a country where politics have become […]
Supreme Court: The Republican Psyche Revealed
As I write, we are waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care, better known, often with disdain, as Obamacare. The decision should come this week. Whatever the outcome and many are betting the court in a typical conservative political move, will strike down at least part of the law – the mandate […]
Obama or Romney: It Matters as much as Choosing Pepsi over Coke
Most Americans believe that they live in a democracy, which implies options to choose from. They still think that the United States has a two-party system with real differences between Democrats and Republicans. But in reality the very same non-elected people have been pulling the strings and making policy decisions for the sake of the […]
PTSD on Memorial Day
Memorial Day has come and gone for one more year, but our troops remain on the front lines. Remember, it is an all-volunteer force. Only 0.5 percent of the population in the United States serves in our armed forces. I will have more about that number in a moment. As this most reverent of weekend […]
GOP Nomination: Ron Paul is not Taking the Gloves off and still Has Cards to Play
The diligent four years grass-roots organizing work is paying off for Ron Paul. On Sunday, at the Nevada Republican Party convention, his supporters chanted enthusiastic “President Paul”. On Sunday, the Texas congressman won an astonishing 22 national convention delegates versus six for Romney. The Republican national convention will be held in Tampa, Florida between August […]
