Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Virginia Governor Considers Armed Teachers

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"I think that’s a reasonable discussion that ought to be had,” he said."  "Reasonable" is defined as "based on g...
Monday, December 17, 2012

Chuck, the Constitution and Assault Weapons

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A friend recently sent me a link to a video of Chuck Woolery (an actor) who, with an assault style weapon in his hand, argues in defen...
Sunday, December 02, 2012

"DIA sending hundreds more spies overseas"

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Two factors appear to drive the DIA expansion, the "convergence of the military and intelligence agencies that has blurred their once...
Friday, November 16, 2012

Benghazi - Some Truths

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OK my friend, this will be a bit long but I expect that you would want a fair response.   You have presented a poorly veiled allegation abo...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Petraeus Affair

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Another concern for the military and for investigation in the aftermath of the Petraeus Affair should be the status of counte...
Thursday, November 08, 2012

Hope #1

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I hope that Speaker Boehner can effectively lead his House Republicans over ideological purity as President Obama can effectively lead De...
Saturday, November 03, 2012

Despicable Koch Brothers

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The fear mongering of the Right Wing has now been directly assumed by the oligarchs. The foundation for this having been laid over the la...
Friday, October 12, 2012

Registered Domestic Geese

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A friend presents the following for comment:  In the State of Oregon, a company that offers medical insurance to the spouse and family of...
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Respect

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The headline read " Romney Chokes Up Explaining How He Met Former SEAL Killed in Benghazi Attack " and the story, as quoted from ...
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Presidential Debate Round One

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The President's performance was disappointing, at the least. The President defended his record and argued for reelection. What he di...
Thursday, September 20, 2012

National Identity Cards - No Thanks.

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A friend had asked my opinion on the issuance of "national identity cards" in the United States.  I answered:  First of all, the...
Saturday, September 08, 2012

A Few Reasons Why I Have No Choice

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I cannot accept the (pick one or more) irresponsible refusal to compromise for the common good; calling of greed a positive character trai...
Friday, August 31, 2012

Republican parents

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On Wednesday the speakers at the Republican convention proudly and righteously described the humble, difficult beginnings of their parents...
Sunday, August 26, 2012

Or So It Should Be

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"Robertson Reprimands "Right" " Regent University's founder and chancellor, Dr. M.G. "Pat" Robertson ye...
Friday, July 06, 2012

Please, not again.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/07/world/asia/in-dwindling-afghan-war-air-power-has-become-a-way-of-life.html?hp "Weary of the costs o...
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Gaffes

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obamas-political-gaffe-will-be-fodder-in-general-election/2012/06/10/gJQAwZaSSV_story.html Though p...
Thursday, June 07, 2012

draft dodging hypocrite

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"Draft dodging hypocrite."  These words may not have significance to generations of Americans too young to recall personally the w...
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

CIA Memoirs

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    "CIA memoirs offer revelations and settle scores among spies"   http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/cia-memoirs-offer-revelat...
Thursday, April 26, 2012

TO ATTACK A CHILD

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  "TSA Defends Pat-Down Of Crying 4-Year-Old Girl At Kansas Airport"  ht...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Secret Service in Columbia

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Having worked for years closely with Special Agents of the U.S. Secret Service, I am shocked at recent reported events. Each of the many Sp...