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Memorial Day 2012
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” ~ Thucydides quotes Ancient Greek historian and...
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What’s the Message?
Scott Walker is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election. And it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. He’s anti-middle class, anti-liberal, anti-poor, and most definitely...
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Uprising
Over the past week, we’ve witnessed something spectacular in this country: the awakening of the sleeping giant that is the female population. Of course, women have always been a formidable force — but...
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Truth, Lies and an Obamacare Quiz
Of course you’ve heard by now that Obamacare is the law of the land. But how much misinformation have you been force-fed, especially by those in the mainstream media who haven’t taken the time to study...
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Trying to Restore a Bad Name
It’s no secret that many believe that the Republican party has declined changed significantly since the days of President Eisenhower. Why mention Eisenhower now? Because historians believe that it was...
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A Mayor’s Work is Never Done
I’ll preface this by saying, up front, that I am not a mother. That, however, doesn’t mean I can’t offer both my support and an opinion. Here’s the support part, directed towards moms: congratulations...
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It’s a Clear Message: Undoing the Middle Class is the Priority
Paul Ryan was handed a spot on the national stage when the GOP’s presumptive nominee, Mitt Romney, chose him to run on the ticket as the vice presidential candidate. Some say that’s good for the...
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#HugAThug for Labor Day
Yes, that’s what the hashtag said: #HugAThug. During a check of Facebook and the Twittersphere for information about ‘work’ and organised ‘labour unions’ I came across that hashtag. Given that my...
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There’s a Time and a Place for Everything.
Political posturing is nothing new. Most of us expect someone like Rush Limbaugh to make inflammatory statements such as his belief that Al Qaeda ‘gave up’ Osama bin Laden because they want President...
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Putting Their Money Where the Candidate’s Mouth Is
If you are a registered voter, you have most likely been bombarded with mailers from your party that describe the political candidates and their platform. Who pays for for all of those mailers,...
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Debate Results Are In: Mitt Romney Won…Against Mitt Romney
Last night was the first of the presidential debates. Of course, if you were looking at the screen you would have seen President Obama on stage with his opponent, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt...
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Draft Rules on Pre-existing Conditions Released: HHS Clarifying Obamacare
Election Day has come and gone, and prior to that, the Supreme Court’s ruling on “Obamacare” was decided (it is, in fact, constitutional!) – yet Obamacare (also known as the Affordable Care Act)...
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American Financial Politics: Hold on Tight – Cliff Ahead!
Those who have been paying attention to America’s politics over the past more than one month since the presidential election have heard the cringe-worthy term “Fiscal Cliff” more than any of us would...
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A little too soon with the criticism, perhaps?
Criticism is often offered before people know exactly what they are criticising; that goes for politics, interpersonal relationships and it’s certainly evident in social media interactions. Case in...
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Revisiting Voting Rights in America
Election day is months behind us but the issue of voting rights has once again become a ‘hot topic’. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Voting Rights Act case, Shelby County...
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Movie Scenes that make you Scratch your head
Now I love movies, I don’t watch a lot of TV but I do love movies. In fact I love movies enough to collect them. And what’s not to love, no commercials, pause to get something to eat or drink, watch...
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