Tag Archives: Sherrod Brown

The Courageous And The Cowardly

Thursday the Senate voted 68-31 to limit debate on gun regulation.  In (relatively) plain English they stopped the filibuster and will soon actually vote on the gun regulation proposals.  Some Senators took what is commonly perceived as courageous votes while … Continue reading

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The Mayor’s Money

For decades the NRA has been the only organization that spent significant money on gun regulation issues.  As a lobbyist for gun, gun accessory and munitions manufacturers masquerading as a sportsman’s’ organization its idea of good regulation is no regulation.  … Continue reading

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The Golden Rule

I had spent a few days pondering what to publish for today.  A piece on the inauguration would be a natural since the public ceremonies are being held today, but I have long held that I would like to see … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2012

  Today is Thanksgiving.  It is a day to spend with family, even if that includes your misinformed, loudmouth, conservative uncle who suffers from a case of the Foxpox.  Being an old basketball coach I recognize that the sport of … Continue reading

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Contrast Of Intentions

Call me a cynic if you will but when I hear that Republicans are trying to fast track a regulatory bill I get a little suspicious of their intentions.  Last Thursday the Senate passed a bill aimed at prohibiting members … Continue reading

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The Endorsement Of Sherrod Brown

If you look up the term bellwether state in the dictionary you figuratively see the map of Ohio.  In 2010 Ohioans went to the polls and elected Tea Party/Republicans John Kasich and Rob Portman as Governor and United States Senator … Continue reading

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Contrast Of Intentions

Call me a cynic if you will but when I hear that Republicans are trying to fast track a regulatory bill I get a little suspicious of their intentions.  Last Thursday the Senate passed a bill aimed at prohibiting members … Continue reading

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A Victorious Night

Rare is the instance when I begin writing an article with its outcome unknown, this is one of those rare exceptions.  Monday I wrote that I would be watching three contests on Tuesday night.  I was confident about one, cautiously … Continue reading

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Staying In The Big Ten

For any who doubted that working class American’s won in Wisconsin the proof of that conclusion occurred Wednesday in Ohio.  While our attention in 2011 has been concentrated on Wisconsin there has been just as important of, and to this … Continue reading

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A Functional Senate

As a little boy in the early 1960’s I developed a fascination with the United States Senate.  Back then news sources were primitive compared to today but I loved the quotes in the newspaper and on television from Senators.  In … Continue reading

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