Category Archives: Homeland Security

By-Partisan Mayors Take Action for Meaningful Gun Control

This morning, in the wake of the horrific events in Tucson a few weeks ago, something significant took place: January 25, 2010 – This morning, Mayors Against Illegal Guns joined with Martin Luther King, III and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend in

By-Partisan Mayors Take Action for Meaningful Gun Control

This morning, in the wake of the horrific events in Tucson a few weeks ago, something significant took place: January 25, 2010 – This morning, Mayors Against Illegal Guns joined with Martin Luther King, III and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend in

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

What’s Religion Got to do with It?

“I was not hiring a talk radio host; I was hiring a very brilliant political mind, someone that has been in South Florida politics for 20 plus years. But unfortunately the liberal left showed that I guess they are threatened

What’s Religion Got to do with It?

“I was not hiring a talk radio host; I was hiring a very brilliant political mind, someone that has been in South Florida politics for 20 plus years. But unfortunately the liberal left showed that I guess they are threatened

Gingrich: From Bigotry to Poster-Boy for Not Raising Retirement Age to 70

Historically, Gingrich has made some highly contraversial remarks, displaying a propensity to sound like someone who has a lot of bigotry and lot of “issues” bottled up inside. He has expressed offensive and alarming opinions about women in combat, mothers

Gingrich: From Bigotry to Poster-Boy for Not Raising Retirement Age to 70

Historically, Gingrich has made some highly contraversial remarks, displaying a propensity to sound like someone who has a lot of bigotry and lot of “issues” bottled up inside. He has expressed offensive and alarming opinions about women in combat, mothers

GOP “Just Say No” Puts Americans at Risk and Silences Us all

Once again, the GOP in Washington has taken an unprecedented stance that negatively impacts the American people. This time, their “just say no” political maneuver is threatening our national security. For months, we have heard the GOP rail against the

GOP “Just Say No” Puts Americans at Risk and Silences Us all

Once again, the GOP in Washington has taken an unprecedented stance that negatively impacts the American people. This time, their “just say no” political maneuver is threatening our national security. For months, we have heard the GOP rail against the

GOP Strategy: Distract Democrats and Restore Bush Policies

The Washington Post reported late last night that Republicans are determined to keep in place the Bush policies we fought so hard to get out from under. The policies that have driven this country to the edge of the cliff

GOP Strategy: Distract Democrats and Restore Bush Policies

The Washington Post reported late last night that Republicans are determined to keep in place the Bush policies we fought so hard to get out from under. The policies that have driven this country to the edge of the cliff

What has Pres. Obama Accomplished since he was Elected?

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.. coordinator of American Studies at Lynn University, noted that he is often asked to grade President Obama’s Presidency. Instead of offering a grade, Dr. Watson put together a list of President Obama’s accomplishments thus far. The

What has Pres. Obama Accomplished since he was Elected?

Robert P. Watson, Ph.D.. coordinator of American Studies at Lynn University, noted that he is often asked to grade President Obama’s Presidency. Instead of offering a grade, Dr. Watson put together a list of President Obama’s accomplishments thus far. The

Cheney, DeMint, et al. When Lies become Truth and Prayers are for Failure.

At a time when our national level leaders should be rallying the country in support of the President and the administration, the party of no and their spokespersons, Dick Cheney, Jim DeMint and others, spread lies and act irresponsibly in

Cheney, DeMint, et al. When Lies become Truth and Prayers are for Failure.

At a time when our national level leaders should be rallying the country in support of the President and the administration, the party of no and their spokespersons, Dick Cheney, Jim DeMint and others, spread lies and act irresponsibly in

When Joshua Comes Marching Home

A special Happy New Year to the many Connecticut private citizens, corporate community, religious groups and more.  Because of their generosity, my oldest grandson, Josh, along with 700 other military men and women, was able to come home for the

When Joshua Comes Marching Home

A special Happy New Year to the many Connecticut private citizens, corporate community, religious groups and more.  Because of their generosity, my oldest grandson, Josh, along with 700 other military men and women, was able to come home for the

Former Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. Think Hawaii

One of the GOP yarn highlights yesterday morning was suggesting that President Obama being on vacation in Hawaii is quite different than vacationing in Texas.  Big “D” (Dallas) just got demoted along with everyone else in the state of Texas. 

Former Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. Think Hawaii

One of the GOP yarn highlights yesterday morning was suggesting that President Obama being on vacation in Hawaii is quite different than vacationing in Texas.  Big “D” (Dallas) just got demoted along with everyone else in the state of Texas. 

Party of No Cries “Torture Him”

What is up with Pat Buchanan and the rest of the party of no?  Have we not learned our lesson with what the past administration did – especially Dick (Darth Vader) Cheney – on torture? Is not Guantanamo Bay a

Party of No Cries “Torture Him”

What is up with Pat Buchanan and the rest of the party of no?  Have we not learned our lesson with what the past administration did – especially Dick (Darth Vader) Cheney – on torture? Is not Guantanamo Bay a

A New Strategy for Afghanistan

On March 27, 2009, President Obama announced a departure from the former Administration’s approach in Afghanistan and Pakistan.  And, at that time, 2008 was the deadliest year in the region: Many people in the United States — and many in

A New Strategy for Afghanistan

On March 27, 2009, President Obama announced a departure from the former Administration’s approach in Afghanistan and Pakistan.  And, at that time, 2008 was the deadliest year in the region: Many people in the United States — and many in