Category Archives: Politics
Stand Firm On The Public Option
Why do we need a public option? President Obama tells us that we need the public option in order to keep the health insurance companies honest. The problem is, he doesn’t really explain how they are being dishonest now, and … Continue reading
Republicans Think Obama Is Wasteful? Did The Sleep for 8 Years?
It’s like that story about the guy who sleeps for a hundred years and is surprised at all that has changed around him. The Republicans have suddenly been startled awake after sleeping for eight years, during which their pride and … Continue reading
The New Appeal of Honesty
Over the past thirty years, it seems that we’ve come to expect dishonesty in our politicians, employers, and everyone who is trying to sell us something. Instead of being outraged at the blatant lies we’re told, we just accept it. … Continue reading
Does the GOP Want a Great Depression?
It’s beginning to look to me like the GOP leadership wants a great depression. Perhaps they have decided that by sabotaging the economy, they will be able to get back into power more quickly. If so, they should be deeply … Continue reading
Congratulations President-Elect Barak Obama
Despite the title, this article is as much a congratulations to the American public as it is to President-elect Obama. For the first time in a very long while, I believe we have elected the kind of leader we really … Continue reading
