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The NDAA Betrays the People

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on New Year’s Eve, going back on previous pledges to veto the legislation. With pen still effectively in hand and the ink of his signature not yet dry, the president claimed that the new law would not be used against citizens of the United States and promised the he personally would not utilize its powers to indefinitely detain individuals.

To put it mildly, Mr. President, that’s just not good enough. Continue reading “The NDAA Betrays the People” »

Iowa Chooses…None of the Above

The presidential caucus in Iowa serves little purpose other than providing a slight push of momentum and bragging rights to the evening’s winner. This year, the Republican party nominees didn’t even get that. The caucus voters split their preference essentially three ways among Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul, demonstrating continued uncertainty among the GOP regarding who best represents their interests and who can deliver a victory this coming November. Continue reading “Iowa Chooses…None of the Above” »

2012

2011 leaves us this weekend. Who could have guessed at the end of 2010 that the coming year would bring so many unexpected events? In the realm of international figures alone, the deaths of Ghadafi, Kim Jong-Il, and Osama bin Laden could scarcely have been predicted to occur within the same twelve months. 2012 begins with the coming week and the year is heavy with potential futures. No crystal ball exists to let us see the outcomes. No time machine can take us forward to see how it all turns out. Still, making a few predictions can be done confidently with information we have now. Continue reading “2012” »

Talking Things Through, One Person at a Time

Holiday gatherings with friends and family create difficult scenarios for political junkies and those with an activist mindset. Traditional wisdom suggests politics not be discussed in mixed company, even if all of the mixing is within a single family melting pot. To do so is considered impolite. Families brought together for holiday celebrations and festive meals ideally proceed without contentious and divisive political issues hijacking the table conversation.

Still, there’s always that one person. Continue reading “Talking Things Through, One Person at a Time” »

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