We can’t afford to trust Ted Cruz and Rand Paul

Neither Senator Ted Cruz nor Rand Paul gets it. When it comes to budgets, a functioning government and the economy, nobody cares who you like (or claim not to trust for apparent political gain). All we care about is that lawmakers get

We can’t afford to trust Ted Cruz and Rand Paul

Neither Senator Ted Cruz nor Rand Paul gets it. When it comes to budgets, a functioning government and the economy, nobody cares who you like (or claim not to trust for apparent political gain). All we care about is that lawmakers get

"No More" Say Critics of Obama's Morehouse Speech

Reblogged from The Domino Theory by Jeff Winbush: The president is invited to give the commencement speech to colleges all across the country.   As far as speakers go, President Obama and  First Lady Michelle Obama are considered major “gets.” However,

"No More" Say Critics of Obama's Morehouse Speech

Reblogged from The Domino Theory by Jeff Winbush: The president is invited to give the commencement speech to colleges all across the country.   As far as speakers go, President Obama and  First Lady Michelle Obama are considered major “gets.” However,

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Looking for the right gate: Benghazi, AP and the IRS.

While catching up on reading some of my favorite blogs, I read a few posts on Views from the Hill that inspired me to respond to the recent craziness. Despite much of the mess passing through the White House gates of late,

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Looking for the right gate: Benghazi, AP and the IRS.

While catching up on reading some of my favorite blogs, I read a few posts on Views from the Hill that inspired me to respond to the recent craziness. Despite much of the mess passing through the White House gates of late,

The Mountaintop: An Unexpected Evening in Room 306

What does it take to capture an audience and hold them close for 90 minutes? A lot. You need an excellent script, relevant subject matter, a bad-ass director and above all some very fine acting. Despite a slightly slow start,

The Mountaintop: An Unexpected Evening in Room 306

What does it take to capture an audience and hold them close for 90 minutes? A lot. You need an excellent script, relevant subject matter, a bad-ass director and above all some very fine acting. Despite a slightly slow start,

food for slaughter

ALEC seeks to criminalize animal abuse whistle-blowers

Love bacon and eggs? How about a stack of juicy-on-the-inside with just the right amount of crisp-on-the-outside barbecue ribs? And if that doesn’t get your mouth-watering, maybe a couple of smothered pork-chops in brown gravy and onions, with sautéed garlic spinach and

food for slaughter

ALEC seeks to criminalize animal abuse whistle-blowers

Love bacon and eggs? How about a stack of juicy-on-the-inside with just the right amount of crisp-on-the-outside barbecue ribs? And if that doesn’t get your mouth-watering, maybe a couple of smothered pork-chops in brown gravy and onions, with sautéed garlic spinach and

fiscal maize

Mangled GOP Mess Cleanse

Ever feel like your brain is going to explode from hearing a total lack of common sense, intelligence and humanitarianism — the noise from the far right? I’m talking about those who come up with the craziest ideas about governing

fiscal maize

Mangled GOP Mess Cleanse

Ever feel like your brain is going to explode from hearing a total lack of common sense, intelligence and humanitarianism — the noise from the far right? I’m talking about those who come up with the craziest ideas about governing

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Mother’s Day Thoughts Part II (slightly related to Part I)

to all mothers be compassionate. seek peace with justice. be you. When I think of Mother’s Day, (and I use both Mother’s and Mothers’ here) thoughts of someone selfless and giving in every way comes to mind. Images of warm

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Mother’s Day Thoughts Part II (slightly related to Part I)

to all mothers be compassionate. seek peace with justice. be you. When I think of Mother’s Day, (and I use both Mother’s and Mothers’ here) thoughts of someone selfless and giving in every way comes to mind. Images of warm