An American mandate for change

The American people sent a clear message at the polls that they indeed were ready for major change   "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." - John F. Kennedy The American people went to their respective polling places yesterday … Continue reading An American mandate for change

Catholicism: It’s the ‘hard’ that makes it great

This past weekend, presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama announced that Senator Joe Biden of Delaware would be his running mate. One of the things being touted about Biden is that he is Irish-Catholic. I don't know if this is a harking back to the good ol' JFK days for Dems, or if it is … Continue reading Catholicism: It’s the ‘hard’ that makes it great

Veepstakes: Does it matter?

Senator Joe Biden of Delaware could be the 2008 Dem VP nominee The Democratic National Convention kicks off next Monday, August 25th, in Denver and the increasingly ultra-liberal Democratic Party will select Barack Obama as their nominee for the Presidency of the United States. The Republican National Convention will then get underway the following week, … Continue reading Veepstakes: Does it matter?

The winter doldrums

  It’s February in the Northeast section of the country, and it’s cold. Surprise! But this isn’t the usual cold. It’s real cold. Freezing cold. Below freezing cold. Way below freezing cold. Wind chills below zero cold. Did I mention that it was cold? Not only is it cold, but it’s also dark most of … Continue reading The winter doldrums