Looking over headline events of late, it is easy to become pessimistic over the course of world affairs. From one end to the other there seems to be problems. Over the past five years I have moved from cautiously optimistic to down-right concerned at times. Here are some of the reasons why I am concerned […]
Storm Clouds Are Gathering Read More »
I’m frustrated that so much news coverage has been devoted to Paris Hilton and her jail experience. While I see merit in mentioning her case since she is famous and to give as an example that being rich doesn’t insulate one from legal consequences, I feel the amount of prime-time coverage is actually dangerous to
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The issue of legal vs. illegal immigration has become such a hot potato issue that I’m afraid nothing constructive can be done without alienating a lot of people along the way. With that in mind, I’ll attempt to lay out three simple guiding principles that I feel are needed to properly address this issue. It
Some Thoughts on Immigration Read More »
With more than 20 months to go before the 2008 Presidential election, we already have a surprisingly large slate of candidates in both parties. I think Karl Rove is right, though, in saying it’s way too soon to start campaigning. I’m convinced many of these candidates will peak too early for
Political Season Starting Early This Year? Read More »
While U.S. Senator Barack Obama officially announced his bid for President of the United States today, I find a few things strangely interesting. First, he is very young and relatively inexperienced. Second, he is no more black than he is white. Third, the Democratic race just got a lot more interesting. This leads me to
So Obama’s Throwing His Hat in the Ring Read More »