I don’t want to sound like a prophet of gloom and doom, but there are some ominous things going on in America and they warrant serious attention. I am not…
Read moreRacism In America: From the Beginning to the End
The problem of racism in America is one that has persisted from before the time of slavery. Despite efforts to improve the racial situation, racism endures and continues to be…
Read moreThe 2016 Presidential Debates Show a Clear Contrast Between the Parties
The differences between the performance of the Democrats and the Republicans in 2016 presidential debates are obvious. Two obvious things are the number of candidates and the tone that each…
Read moreGOP Debate Highlights the Disrespect of a President and Disunity
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 moreA President who Cares and Understands the Tragedies of Gun Violence
President 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 moreMore GOP Double Standards and Hypocrisy
Politicians 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 moreGOP Debate More of the Same Old Rhetoric – Bashing President Obama
Terrorism 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 Political Rhetoric is Making it Harder to Defeat Terrorism
The 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 moreThe Enigma 2016 GOP Candidates – why two political neophytes are the front-runners
Political 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 Prerequisites a President of the US Should Have
The 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…
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