I have run out of fingers. Lets see.....Mark Lloyd's recent appointment as "Chief Diversity Officer" at the FCC makes him something like the 33rd "Czar" in Barack Obama's … more
Ms. Cathy Burns casts stones on a large number of people and organizations who have done a great deal of good in our world which certainly hungers for the kindness and generosity of others. I wonder what … more
Last night we had dinner with our daughter Elin and her partner Emmanuel: she's just back from teaching at a week-long shindig in Chicago for viola da gamba players. One of the stories she told … more
Let's get real! There is no possibility of resolving the deep divisions in this country until the matter of illegal immigration is settled once and for all. And let … more
Fivethirtyeight.com (named after the number of electors in the electoral college) uses statistical analysis to interpret polling results and provide an informed projection of likely political outcomes. … more
There are probably fewer issues more important than healthcare right now in the US. Regardless of whether you agree with the Obama plan, the current statistics paint an ugly picture: … more
SHE HAS ACTUALLY READ THE BILL! Betsy McCaughey is a health care scholar, patient advocate and a former Lt. Governor of the State of New York. As such, she is eminently qualified … more
Update on 09/15/09: Apparently, this case pretty faded into obscurity the day after Beer Summit, which was also the day after I posted this review, as it should. Since my posting of this … more
Lately, as the US House and Senante prepare to vote on a new health insurance package, I’ve been getting e-mail from friends in the States, either asking for ammunition to use against those who … more
Peter Singer, a professor of bioethics at Princeton University, makes the case for rationing health care, arguing that rationing is both the most ethical and the most pragmatic choice. He claims … more
I am a 65 yr old anesthesiologist/physician-a medical doctor on Medicare and this subject of health care is so complex. Do we have the finest medical care in the world? Not by outcome measurement. … more
With all due respect Sir, I firmly believe that this time the American people should hold your feet to the fire. During your campaign for President you made a number of promises to us. … more
The themes of “All the King’s Men” include the issues of idealism versus pragmatism, whether or not the ends can justify the means, and whether or not the truth really sets one free. … more
I rather like discussing politics. Sometimes. Online discussing politics is like tying a boulder to your ankles and throwing it into the ocean. You're going to sink. Every time. … more
Fourth of July! Picnics, barbecues, parades, family reunions. This year, probably a good dose of Tea Parties too. Two hundred and thirty three years since the United States became independent, a … more
So I drive back and forth from MN to Chicago frequently, which takes about 6-8 hours depending on traffic. About an hour into WI, the radio turns into religious music and country (both … more
In "Barack, Inc.", Barry Libert and Rick Faulk focus on the strategies that worked so well during the presidential campaign, and that can be applied to the business world in general. Topics discussed … more
It is true. Sometimes an average citizen can make a difference. Janet is a grandmother who resides in California. She is a patriotic American who is frightened by what she sees going … more
I never quite understood the appeal. Sean Hannity is the host of the second most listened to radio program in the nation. And while I agree with with Sean on a good many of the issues … more
One of the most popular monsters ever to grace the silver screen perhaps is non other than the vampire. How the vampire has somehow managed to survive in the art world could very well be a great mystery … more
As it turns out it was a far more complicated process than I ever imagined. For the most part, folks in the Northeast wanted our nation's Capital to remain in New York City. Meanwhile, the people … more
Contest To Rename the Marriage License GOAL: To find a name the religious right and the homosexuals can tolerate, understand and accept. Choices are: 1.   … more