Wednesday Hero – Ryan J. Buckley
Cpl. Ryan J. Buckley 21 years old from Nokomis, Illinois 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) June 26, 2006 “His platoon leaders described him as the type of soldier every leader wants: A very talented,...It’s the Stupid Economy
It’s odd how Retail Sales could have the nerve to be up when everyone knows it should be down. How does it do that? Simple, really, higher prices where demand is not going to retreat quickly. Gasoline. And the stuff that uses it. The problem is that the only...FISA Passes the Senate
I’ve got to assume that what we needed has passed the Senate (and will eventually in the House) since the New York Times website headline reads: “Senate Passes Bill to Expand U.S. Spying Powers”. I usually figure I’m getting what I need when...If Hillary wins in 2008
I am reviewing my emails just before I settle down to watch the returns from the Potomac primaries. There is an email message from one of my buddies that I have not checked for accuracy and may be hogwash for all I know but which I find kind of interesting. This...A Relaxing Afternoon Off the RIM
I spent most of the afternoon today in meetings, and of course, we don’t touch our Blackberries while we’re focused on the Present (I’m pretty serious about this, Blackberry use means I don’t need to be in the meeting). However, during times...
Come To The Table
I do not support the candidacy of John McCain. But I plan to vote for my party even if he is the nominee. I plan to attend my county convention in March (I was selected as a delegate to that event), and voice my position on the issues, on the candidates, and do my...
Toledo, Who’s Gonna Fight For You?
As unbelievable as it may seem, yet another US city just can’t seem to get it. First Berkeley, CA, tries to block additional federal funding for a Marine Recruiting Center with text that said the Marines were “uninvited and unwelcome intruders” (a...We Have a Winner for Contest #4!
Demosthenes is this week’s winner! You may recall the question was: Hypothetical question: If President Bush, Vice President Cheney, House Speaker Pelosi, Senate President Pro Tempore Byrd, Secretary of State Rice, Secretary of the Treasury Paulson, Secretary of...The House Moved Fast!
That economic stimulus package (mentioned here just a couple of hours ago) got turned around quick in the House! Looks like we’ll be seeing some cash. I just want to know when they want it back. Daniel Gross at Newsweek doesn’t think it will work. ...Stay in Touch
