Tag Archives: Obama

Over The Line

There is a tricky thing about ultimatums; sometimes the other party calls your bluff.  In August President Obama drew a line with regards to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria when he said, “…that a red line for us is … Continue reading

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The Minority Of The Minority

Tuesday the Senate took up comprehensive immigration reform.  There were two largely procedural and seemingly redundant votes that had similar favorable outcomes.  Do not read too much into these votes.  Although they allowed the process to continue they are not … Continue reading

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Stop The Waste

“Cut the waste, fraud and abuse.”  How many times have you heard those words come out of a candidate’s mouth?  It is boilerplate language for any candidate challenging an incumbent or who is a member of the minority Party.  I … Continue reading

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The Banishment Of Darrell Issa

My only question about today’s banishment is: What took me so long?  It is almost impossible to determine how long Republican Representative and Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Darrell Issa (CA-49), has been a bad apple. … Continue reading

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Endangered Species

Has the Republican Party gone so far to the right that Republicans are an endangered species in the Northeast?  The answer appears to be yes.  We had another example of that last week when Rhode Island’s independent Governor Lincoln Chafee, … Continue reading

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Poision Pens

In the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School the gun regulation debate has raged.  While most of the nation took a sane, sober look at the situation the gun and munitions manufacturers’ lobby, (which is what the … Continue reading

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The Next Tea Party Princess

I am waiting for the following ad to appear in Washington, DC newspapers: Wanted – Photogenic and crazy female member of the Republican House caucus for the position of Tea Party Princess.  Duties include looking good on camera, spouting crazy … Continue reading

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A Preemptive Plea Deal

Wednesday morning one of the first things I did was check my Blackberry and there I received the news that Michele Bachmann (R, MN-6) had announced she would not run for reelection in 2014 in an overnight 8 minute and … Continue reading

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It’s About American Values

Too many Americans have an “us versus them” mentality about too many things.  This taints the views of many on religion, immigration, homosexuality and especially foreign relations.  This is magnified when it comes to terror suspects – even if they … Continue reading

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The Last Memorial Day

I have a wonderful wish for America – which is that someday we no longer celebrate Memorial Day.  I mean no disrespect for the sacrifices of the men and women who comprise our war dead and whose memories are honored … Continue reading

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