2012 race starts with a “Meh”

As far as JV games go, it was pretty typical. The first debate in the 2012 race for the White House, hosted by the South Carolina Republican Party, featured a couple of guys who looked like they were ready to elevate themselves to varsity status, one who seemed comfortable where he is, and one dude [...]

Debt fight! A game of honor and dimplomacy!

I thought I might make a list of things I’m looking forward to over the next few weeks than I am the fight over the federal budget and our national debt. But that was taking too long, so I decided to make a list of things I’m dreading more than the budget/debt fight. But, I [...]

Was this in the pledge?

Editor’s note: Yes, I realize this is way behind the news cycle…but I wrote it, then had to set it aside for a while. I spent a lot of time on it and I don’t want it to go to waste. Humor me, please. With crystal clear focus and laser precision, the Republican party made [...]

Of cheeseheads and mortar boards

I’ve yet to weigh in on Wisconsin, but something has really caught my attention, so here we go… The new GOP talking point seems to be the salaries that teachers in the Badger State take in. Rush Limbaugh was on it today, and I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it from other people too, though The [...]

Keep your hands off Nick Reed’s lightbulbs!

Today was one of those rare days I decided to listen to talk radio in the morning, and – boy – am I glad I did! I just happened to luck into a Nick Reed diatribe on KSGF and ended up reconsidering my opinions of the President of the United States of America. Reed was [...]

Lecturing…or as some call it, pleading

I make no secrets that, in my political soul searching during the George W. Bush administration, I have found myself to be a bit left-of-center. But I also strive to be an independent, non-partisan thinker, weighing each issue, each candidate, each vote I cast, on its individual merits. Think it’s easy? No. It’s not. In [...]

Over-the-top Rhetoric: You’re doing it right

I’m not sure how, but I got on the e-mail list for “Conservative Outpost,” which is exactly what it sounds like. As an information junkie, I read it so I can understand all sides of the issues. Their latest missive was commentary from Drew McKissick (screenshot attached) titled “Advancing censorship with dead bodies.” I know [...]

The disturbing case of Gabrielle Giffords

I’m already fed up with the partisan discussions of the attempted assassination of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) in Tucson Jan. 8. Here is a timeline of events leading up to that senseless tragedy that has left six people dead and 14 wounded. Take off whatever blinders you wear and consider these things. There are lessons [...]

Olbermann suspension should raise questions

The internet nearly exploded yesterday when the news came down: Keith Olbermann had been suspended – indefinitely and without pay – by MSNBC. The reason? He donated to three Democrats and failed to obtain proper approval from NBC News execs. Wait. Keith Olbermann has liberal leanings? One point needs to be made clear, something I’ve [...]

Election thoughts

Last night was something special. It was either a typical mid-term election, where the balance of power once again swings back the other way, or it was a major tidal change in American politics. A lot of that depends on which cable news station you prefer. Now the Republicans have the House and they’ve closed [...]