December 7 is a day of special memory, as we reflect upon those lost in an unprovoked act of war against the United States. However this country’s action taken against lawful and loyal citizens suggests another “day of infamy’ yet … Continue reading →
Continue reading →Newt Gingrich shocked his potential TeaParty constituency last week by advocating “legalization” for “illegal immigrants” who for decades have assimilated into our culture. This was surprising, because such an idea is quickly equated with “amnesty” and is supposed to be … Continue reading →
Continue reading →The recent over-reactions of municipal and campus police against the Occupy Wall Street movements have produced some sickening videos. Add the incessant degradation of these protesters by the political right, and the resulting impression is frighteningly similar to the “official … Continue reading →
Continue reading →So apparently I am supposed to be impressed. And apparently, so is God! The economy is in the tank. We have protesters in the streets across our country calling attention to the Wall Street greed and incompetence that has threatened … Continue reading →
Continue reading →Four years ago it was a contentious discussion between Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney that signaled the new Republican position on immigration reform. It seems that a lawn-care service hired by Romney had used undocumented workers. According to Romney, he … Continue reading →
Continue reading →It was August, 2008 when I posted one of my first blog entries, a video of an interview between CBS’s Harry Smith and Henry Cejudo , a recent Olympic gold medal winner in free-style wrestling. I was so moved by … Continue reading →
Continue reading →The enthusiastic endorsement of Rick Perry by Southern Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress, and his additional explanatory comments have brought the claims of a christian nation back into focus. With his dual declarations that (1) in no sense can Mitt Romney … Continue reading →
Continue reading →It was back in February of 2008, the 22nd to be exact, when two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officers intervened. The perpetrator had been collecting trash from the Arizona desert. The irony, according to Julianne Hing writing for the … Continue reading →
Continue reading →I think I’ve come full circle. I started this blog several years ago after I was offended with the apparent willingness of the conservative presidential primary candidates to scuttle any reasonable efforts at immigration reform, in exchange for votes.
Continue reading →Christine O’Donnell has done it again. In a debate with her Democratic opponent Chris Coons, she is questioning whether the First Amendment to the US Constitution creates a separation between church and state.
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