Going Around in Circles
The title of this week’s “Say It In Song” pick is one that came to mind several times, one of which was during President Obama’s press conference at which he talked about progress being made in states...
View ArticleDo Politicians Care About Our Youth?
I question the commitment of our politicians when it comes to the education of our young people. Educating young minds takes more than classroom instruction and standardized exams. It requires a...
View ArticleAnother Day, Another Massacre
A week ago another lunatic armed to the teeth descended on the town of Santa Monica, California and the Santa Monica City College killing 5 innocent people and wounding scores of others. The gunman,...
View Article‘Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act’ Voted on by Congress
An update on the Republican party’s insistence on pushing forward with its ‘War on Women‘: The “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” is a direct challenge to the Supreme Court’s decision in the...
View ArticleThe Family
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to easily contact and talk to ranking U.S. government officials, ambassadors, high-ranking foreign politicians, corporate executives, and leaders of religious and...
View ArticleMunicipal Debt and Congressional Hypocrisy
Since the City of Detroit made history by declaring the largest municipal bankruptcy in the nation’s history, there has been much talk about credit ratings, debt burdens and the legalities of...
View ArticlePulling back from the eve of destruction
Among the best protest signs I’ve ever seen is one that said, “I can’t believe I still have to protest this shit.” This week’s ‘Say It In Song‘ post was written decades ago. It reminds us of how far...
View ArticleChris Christie: Mr. GOP Establishment, 2016?
David Corn, the prescient pundit at Mother Jones has dubbed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the “GOP Establishment Candidate for 2016.” We love Mr. Corn and have no reason to doubt his...
View ArticleBreaking Political Branding
Politics aren’t as easy as the 1800s when you could ply your voters by providing enough booze to kill them and hope they hit your name on the ballot box. It involves complex branding and image control....
View ArticleLet’s Talk Poltics: Reconnecting With Those With Whom You Disagree
It’s hard to talk to people who are angry or full of hatred. After this election, you might’ve flipped the table when your Aunt Shelby mentioned how great certain politicians will be for America. Or...
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