While Congress argues over the rescue plan put forth by Obama, the economy continues to decline, by almost any measure used. The following article, which was published on TruthDig, is quite interesting. It is very sobering and, in the words … Continue reading →
It appears that General David Petraeus and President Barack Obama have a difference of opinion over the timeline for withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Here is an interesting article, by Gareth Porter, that appeared on the Inter Press Service News … Continue reading →
For further evidence that low-RWA liberals, moderates, and conservatives should not let their guard down against the high-RWA religious right, here is a portion of an essay posted by Robert Altemeyer, the author of The Authoritarians, on his website. You … Continue reading →
I’m going to a house concert tonight at Palm Lodge, a house built out of Dade County pine in 1912 and a designated historical landmark. After the closing of Main Street Cafe in Homestead three years ago, my friends opened … Continue reading →
It’s been awhile since I posted anything about the relationship between conservatism and authoritarianism, probably because I was so pleased by the election of President Obama. But I have said before, and I’ll say it again, just because President Obama … Continue reading →
Back in October, I posted a video entitled “Barack Obama is IRISH” and it was quite a popular video – I had lots of visitors who enjoyed watching that one. Well, kids, since then, Sen. Obama had been elected President … Continue reading →
A friend sent me a link to the following essay by Leonard Pitts, whom I greatly admire as a writer. It isn’t news to any of us that the culture wars are still raging, even though part of the reason … Continue reading →
I wish George Mitchell all the best – it appears that he has his work cut out for him. There are lessons to be learned here for us, also … the perils of the unification of church and state. The … Continue reading →
This is one of my all-time favorite songs and I think it is very appropriate to listen to it again, after the first days of the Obama administration. No, not all is perfect, but what a difference, eh? Update 12/05/2010: … Continue reading →
Many Americans are deliriously happy that the nightmare of the Bush Administration is finally over. President Obama has made some very forceful statements that show that he intends to correct the abuses committed by those who served under President Bush. … Continue reading →