Senator Dodd on the Constitution
Comments by Senator Dodd as the Senate prepares to abolish key aspects of our constitution. Mr. President, on September 11, 2001, America was attacked by ruthless enemies of this country. It is my … Read more
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Senator Feingold on the Constitution
Comments by Senator Feingold as the Senate prepares to abolish key aspects of our constitution. Mr. President, I oppose the Military Commissions Act. Let me be clear: I welcome efforts to bring terrorists … Read more
Two Years in Lindsborg
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of our return to Lindsborg after an absence of 26 years. It’s hard to believe the time has passed so quickly, but really, at my age I shouldn’t … Read more
I Read the News Today
Quoted without comment other than to say I see stories like this every other day or so; draw your own conclusions on the efficacy of the current Iraqi occupation by US military forces: … Read more
Complacency
The administration has started a new campaign, this time warning Americans against complacency. For once I actually agree with the words of their message, though I do have a different goal in mind … Read more
I Am A Patriot
I love my country. I served my country as a member of the US Army. I vote and I believe in the promise of America. That’s why I speak out about the areas … Read more
Checks and Balances
Hiawatha Bray, a reporter and apparent government apologist who doesn’t seem to understand the 4th amendment to the constitution, notes on Dave Farber’s IP list: In all the fuss about the NSA spying … Read more
Marriage Assistance
I hear that Congress, apparently faced with no other matters of any great importance, next week will take on the topic of marriage, and discuss the Marriage Protection Amendment. It’s about time I … Read more
What A Miserable Coward!
Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) made the following cowardly remark at yesterday’s Hayden confirmation hearings: “I am a strong supporter of the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment and civil liberties, but you have no … Read more
This One is Ugly
Sadly, this is just another predictable outcome of starting a war of choice. When one starts a war without a very compelling reason one has already lost the moral high ground … and … Read more