Threat warning is elevated. Brace yourself America, lawmakers went back to work today. There is a long list of things to do during this lame-duck session of Congress before the Republican majority moves in. One of the most contentious issues will focus on the Bush-era tax cuts that are due to expire in January. The [...]
First it was the obvious items of interest that were confiscated when boarding a plane, pocket knives, box cutters, and other assorted sharp, pointy objects. Then came the shoe bomber and we are all required to now take off our shoes for inspection. Liquid items have joined the ranks of items removed before proceeding to [...]
Former President George W. Bush has emerged from a self-imposed seclusion to promote the publication of his new memoir “Decision Points”. In each and every interview Mr. Bush purposely avoids criticizing the current White House administration. This is a man with scruples, a man that understands the stress and strain of holding this nation’s highest [...]
Soon to be replaced House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues her departure from reality. She now plans to run for the post of minority leader in the new Congress much to the chagrin of many Democrats in the House of Representatives. This is a woman that just doesn’t get it. Pelosi represented the voice of the [...]
America awoke to a lot of red this morning. Elections are over, the people have spoken with their votes, results are in and it was an overwhelming Republican victory. The political pendulum has swung in the other direction. While the Republicans gained seats in the Senate it was not quite enough to gain a majority. [...]
Once again it is time for all good citizens to stop what they are doing tomorrow and make the effort to vote. It is your duty as an American to vote. Many have sacrificed for your right to vote. Not voting dishonors their sacrifice. Those that do not vote forfeit their privilege to enter into [...]
