My exposure to Alan Colmes was always as an off-set to Sean Hannity and more recently to Monica Crowley in some segments of The O'Reilley Factor. I decided to give this book and was pleasantly surprised. … more
Mike S. Adams has been there. In his own words the author "was once one of those bright kids, lost for seventeen angry years because of professors who lured me into their reasonless angst. It almost killed … more
This essay will be a controversial look at our 16th, and supposedly best, President Abraham Lincoln, and a case for the legal right of states to leave the union. Though at face value this may seem offensive … more
His Holiness Pope Francis is scheduled to be installed as the 266th pontiff on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. At this time, the Church has quite a bit on the agenda. Examples of things to get done include … more
"There is no subject that is more in need of dispassionate analysis, careful factual research and a fearless and honest discussion than is race." -- p 3 It is a book that is long … more
The Vatican previously annnounced the commencement of the Papal Conclave starting the afternoon of March 12, 2013. The last cardinal arrived very recently allowing for 4-5 days of prayer and … more
On Thursday, February 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI vacated the papacy. According to Church rules: "When the Roman See is vacant, or completely impeded, no innovation is to be made in the governance … more
San Francisco and New York City are experimenting with a somewhat new concept in urban housing-the micro studio apartment. A micro-studio has between 220 and 350 square feet of space. This is just … more
"When we talk about political bullying, we're talking about the bullying of private citizens by government actors, media heavies, Hollywood, and organizational allies outside of government. THAT … more
As expected, President Obama named former Senator Chuck Hagel to be the next United States Secretary of Defense. Hagel is a decorated war veteran with two Purple Hearts for service in the Vietnam War. … more
Recently, Washington legalized marijuana. The Washington State Liquor Control Board is responsible for implementing regulations by this December. Currently, Medbox has offered to help the State … more
Congress and President Obama passed a tax package on New Year's Day. The package will be felt by most Americans according to the Tax Policy Center. The impact is hardest with … more
The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd in Denver, Colorado. Citizens everywhere are looking forward to this … more
It seems that every generation has one moment in time when the people can recall exactly where they were and what they were doing when some startling event occurred. For my parents' generation it … more
"Americans must produce a photo ID to obtain a library card, drink a beer, cash a check, board an airplane, buy a train ticket, or check in to a hotel. They understand that requiring voter ID is … more
This observation from author Glenn Beck on page 81 of his important new book "Cowards: What Politicians, Radicals, and the Media Refuse to Say" sounds perfectly reasonable to me. And yet the … more
David Scheiner, MD has been Barack Obama's personal physician for the past 22 years. And he is none too happy with the health care program that was championed by his most famous patient. "I … more
The Hill Burton Program was established under legislation enacted circa 1946 under the Hill Burton Act.Essentially, the program is designed to provide free or significantly reduced medical costs for … more
I heard this 1965 essay from the legendary ABC radio commentator Paul Harvey for the first time just a few weeks ago. It is shocking! Sounds just like the society we are living … more
Take a look around at the sad state of our nation. In the 100 years since the self-proclaimed "progessive" Woodrow Wilson was President of these United States Americans have slowly but surely … more
The Tea Party Movement appears like it burst on the recent political scene. In COVENANT OF LIBERTY, Michael Patrick Leahy takes the reader on a journey through history looking at the movement. As he writes … more
From early 1999- March 2002 Willard Mitt Romney (born 1947 in Michigan) was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee (SLOC) for the 2002 Winter Olympics. In the fall … more
I am curious to know when and why lawyer, radio talk show host and blogger Hugh Hewitt decided to write A MORMON IN THE WHITE HOUSE? 10 THINGS EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MITT ROMNEY (2007). … more
Though he probably should have been, Nixon wasn't really in any danger of losing the election in 1972 regardless of the candidates the Democrats chose. Reagan could have been elected king, so whoever … more
If George Carlin were still around and took a political affiliation, then he would be Bill Maher! Bill uses George's same brand of humor and spins it to his his left-wing point of view. Most of the … more