August 11, 2020

Local Politicians: America's Achilles Heel

The American system cannot function without local government. Our federal government is responsible for foreign policy and regulating commerce, but the decisions that have the most direct, immediate impact upon our daily lives are left to the states,...

July 24, 2020

The Constitution, Donald Trump, and 2020

Our Founders, who engineered the preparation, initial amending, and passage of the Constitution were wise men; albeit wise white men, two historical sins in the present climate, but wise all the same. They were wise because they purposely designed ou...

January 19, 2017

Put the toys away: We have an inauguration to celebrate

I can enjoy a good television program or a movie with a compelling, coherent plot and well rounded characters.  I can appreciate a good acting performance and have been known to tap my fingers and nod my head to a great singing voice or the blur...

January 6, 2017

Unite, Even Forgive, but Never Forget

In the wake of Donald Trump's election as our next President, much has been made of the GOP's need to unite.  I agree with this sentiment.  However, I humbly suggest to those Republicans, including Trump who led the successful campa...