Pardon My Politics

I haven’t lived in rural Pennsylvania or in rural Indiana, but I have lived in rural upstate New York, in towns where there are so few Democrats that on some local election ballots, not a single position, from town council to justice of the peace, has a contest. As in China, your option is to [...]

While campaigning in Indiana during the 2008 Democratic Presidential nominations, Hillary Clinton stopped by a bar, downs a shot of whiskey and has a beer. (April 13, 2008)
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Expect this fall’s election to be flooded with political rhetoric and populist calls for a deliciously swift exit from Iraq. Digest the hypocrisy and move on. It’s the past. It’s done.
In an election that’s largely to the advantage of the Democrats, the American people will see through fragile liberal intentions and move on. The concern [...]

OK, now I am impressed. Senator Hillary Clinton – who hasn’t really done much to catch my attention so far – has come up with an “insourcing” agenda for American business in the 21st Century. I am glad to see that someone is actually talking about this issue. It is refreshing to say the least, [...]

The Fairness Doctrine isn’t just designed to muzzle conservatives. Its effect and intent goes far beyond that simple objective.
As evidenced by the effects of the Fairness Doctrine from its inception to its repeal, its true objective is to muzzle free speech. This is the true goal of the Fairness Doctrine. Since its repeal, the explosion [...]

It appears to be obvious, obvious to me that is, that my vote is worthless; the media picks the candidates for President now, not the people. Indeed, the media has become the fourth branch of government, more powerful than the original three; legislative, judicial and executive branches. But, how can this be, what has happened [...]