Only in American can the host of a fake news show, Jon Stewart, be considered more influential than the President of the United States. At least, that’s what a popular web site for younger men reports. The results of the annual survey to identify the nation’s most influential man may be cheered by young adults, but [...]
Are you shocked and dismayed by the way politicians in Washington have demonstrated a lack of common sense? Do you believe your representatives have a total disregard for fiscal responsibility? Who is looking out for the well-being of their constituents rather than following the will of a political party or following their own individual ambitions? [...]
Every few years the political party not in power promises change if they get elected. We have heard this rhetoric time and time again at the local, state and national levels. Often the public votes for change, but when the dust settles everything reverts back to business, make that politics, as usual.
The presidential election of [...]
The subject of health care reform has been a big issue in Washington and the news media for the past year. Citizens jumped into the fray, for the most part uninvited, when it became apparent that our elected representatives were botching the process. Town hall meetings, rallies and protest marches sent a message to legislators [...]
Never before do I remember a special state election having so much national news coverage or offer the potential impact as the recent event in Massachusetts. Of course, it was to fill the vacant seat of one of the stalwart US Senators – one held by him and his brother for 50 a half-century. It [...]
