I apologize for being away so long. I was afflicted by the same sense of disappointment and despair over the demise of my Grand Old Party as most of my fellow Republicans. But, we are getting refreshed, inspired, and motivated again as we in the Party work to rebuild it from our principles outward. Following are some of the reasons I am becoming hopeful again.
What will be the role of the remaining Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives now that Democrats control the whole shebang? There is a lot of discussion on this topic taking place, and a tug-o-war taking place between the GOP leadership and many of the remaining elected Republicans. I can't know how this will turn out, but, some options appear clearer than others.
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Sure he served his country valiantly in wartime, but is John McCain even allowed to be running
for president?
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All this blather about the evils of socialized medicine and a government controlled health care system illustrates the utter ignorance of the facts surrounding this issue. If you listen to the goofballs spouting this nonsense; it's as if there isn't a problem with our health care system at all.
Continue reading "The myth of America's private health care system" »
For the past couple of months, those on the Republican side have been condescendingly posturing about President Obama and his claim that 'CHANGE' would come to Washington. "When is this 'change thing' coming? They mocked.
Well CHANGE sure has come and to those most affected by the change, many aren't liking it.
I recently made a phone call to all of my federal elected officials to voice my disdain for all that is A.I.G. and like companies that thumb their nose at the American people. I felt it was my civic duty to voice my opinion to the elected officials of my state; what I didn't realize is that some elected officials still feel they aren't working for the American people.
If there were any lingering doubts as to the presidential mettle of Barack Obama in the minds of objective citizens, they should have been erased with last night's speech before the U.S. Congress and to the American people. His plan and assurances offer America a way out of the crises and fears that are falling upon more Americans with each passing day.
Picture this: Joe-sixpack walks into his local pharmacy hands his prescription for Cialis to the Pharmacist and turns to sit in the waiting area. But before one of Joe's cheeks touches the seat, the Pharmacist calls him over to inform him of some sad news; that his prescription won't be filled.
Continue reading "Parting Shots: The Bush Administration's Assault on Women's Health Care" »
Most of us witnessed someone getting angry at someone else they can't strike out at, and going home and kicking the dog, instead. Poor dog. Nancy Pelosi has become the Republican's dog they love to kick because they can't seem to land a blow on Obama. She is a liberal and a female with power in a traditional man's role, and for many Republicans, that makes her the 'bitch' they love to kick if they can't undo Obama.
If you have been abused by your credit card companies, don't look to the government for redress of abuses. The legislation which has passed both houses of Congress and making its way to Pres. Obama for signing, offers nothing to those consumers who have already been raped by their credit card banks and companies. The bill offers prophylactic measures only, going forward. Nothing retroactive for the millions hit by usurious rates and fees.
Continue reading "Credit Cards: No relief for the abused." »
America doesn't have to worry about an Article V convention. America doesn't have to worry about Congressional term limits. America doesn't have to worry about any 3rd party coming to power through the likes of GOOOH or the Independence Caucus. The reason is very simple.
There are no headlines or pontificating pundits, but the real news that has become crystal clear to any but the most delusional and distracted Americans is that President Obama has no commitment to applying the rule of law where it counts. Certainly, not applying it to the large number of rich and powerful people that have violated our Constitution and plunged the nation into economic disaster.
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Americans clearly are capable of being outraged. Missing, however, is a sustained, vibrant demand for deep reforms of our political and government system. You hear a lot about populist rage these days, especially connected to the AIG bonus debacle. But populist rage as a reflection of class conflict and anger about our economic meltdown does not necessarily make a political revolution.
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