The sixth Republican presidential debate last night in South Carolina was not much different from the previous five. Two common features of their debates have been the continuing demonizing of…
Read morePresident Obama once again demonstrated a quality that would be difficult to find in his predecessors — empathy for human suffering or tragedy. Yes, other presidents might have demonstrated a…
Read morePoliticians who are elected to serve at any level of government should not engage in double standard or hypocritical behavior. Doing so creates controversy, divisiveness, a climate of mistrust, anti-establishment…
Read moreTerrorism was the dominant topic debated at the fifth GOP presidential debate last night. Despite the heightened fear and concern, brought on by the tragic terrorist act in San Bernardino,…
Read moreThe terrorist act that occurred in San Bernardino, California recently has elevated the fear and concern of Americans. With this fear and concern comes the opportunity for political exploitation in…
Read morePolitical pundits (and I am not one) will tell you that the reason why two non-politicians in the 2016 GOP presidential campaign are leading in the polls is because people…
Read moreThe 2016 presidential election campaign is in full swing as candidates from both parties position themselves to win favor with the American voters. Presidential elections are not trivial matters and…
Read moreAt the Benghazi hearing yesterday in which the Select Committee consisting of mostly Republican members exposed the kind of scheming and mean-spiritedness, arrogance, and even political stupidity that they have…
Read moreThe GOP’s relentless crusade to demonize President Obama and ultimately destroy his legacy is one that is synonymous with contradictions and hypocrisies that are unprecedented in American politics. While their…
Read moreThe adoration and pomp that Americans have shown Pope Francis is rivaled only by visits from British Royal family – especially the queen. The Pope’s historic first visit comes at…
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