The following is an op-ed I wrote some time ago that was edited slightly and then published by the Des Moines Register. After turning on the television, which was tuned to MTV, while babysitting my young niece and nephew recently I was reminded how unfortunately...
In the week leading up to the South Carolina Primary the headline became—and then there were four. Following the results of Saturday’s vote, it is becoming increasingly clear that the headline going forward will be—and then there were two. At the heart of the...
“After carefully considering the whole situation, I stand with my back to the wall. And walking is better, than running away…and crawling ain’t no good at all†Willie Nelson—Lyrics to “Walking†(1974) While not known for his astute political analysis,...
“I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom…..And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents’...
While not big news that Iowa Republicans don’t wait with bated breath for the Des Moines Register to anoint a Republican candidate the cream of the presidential crop, in recent years their recommendations have barely risen above laughable fodder. Since we could all...
The purpose of this post is to provide a high level summary and personal opinion about the Republican Presidential debate held last night, October 18th, in Las Vegas. The moderator was CNN’s Anderson Cooper. The debate included: Speaker Gingrich; Governors: Perry...