I don’t want to sound like an old codger, but I am one of the New Seniors. This means I’m over 65, yet not so far past that age to sit by and watch the country change before my eyes without so much as making a comment or expressing dismay regarding the direction America is [...]
Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
Congressman, Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) recently announced he will introduce a bill designed to create a million jobs for unemployed workers by allowing people who have reached 60 to take early retirement. The question is, how can adding to the growing roles of those on Social Security and other government-run/taxpayer-funded programs possibly be good for the [...]
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 [...]
