Politics

Yes We Can

Yes We Can (These are the lyrics to the video that appears at the end of this posting.) It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a … Read more

One’s Slow and One’s Grumpy

How Long? by Kenny White one’s slow & one’s grumpy they live in the white house they have lots of parties the fun never ends let’s make sure when the day finally comes … Read more

What’s in a Number?

There was a minor kerfuffle on the intertubes earlier this week as Digg tried unsuccessfully to limit links to web sites that contained a 16-digit hexadecimal number that is part of the built-in … Read more

Mission NOT Accomplished

sigh. You know what I’m talking about. A challenge to my detractors: explain to me, in one simple sentence that speaks to specifics, not lofty ideals, what are our goals in Iraq, and … Read more

Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

A powerful bit of writing, excerpted from Lee Iacocca’s new book: Had Enough? Am I the only guy in this country who’s fed up with what’s happening? Where the hell is our outrage? … Read more

Two From a Master

While confirming the accuracy of one quote, I came across another that I just had to share. Both are from that great American observer, Mark Twain. The first deals with, what else, the … Read more

I Wanted to be Wrong

It gives me absolutely no pleasure, but it appears I was right, 4 years ago today.

Abuse of Power?

Ted Rall’s cartoons often raise valid points, but are also often so extreme that their message is lost in delivery. No so with today’s observation. As I have been known to ask folks … Read more

America’s Must Do List

America used to stand for something. Does it still? Are we still the shining beacon of hope, the protector and defender of human rights around the world? I believe most Americans wish and … Read more