There is a new political radio commercial airing frequently on local stations, particularly those with news and news talk formats.In the commercial a smarmy female voice sulks at the audacity of Republicans and in particular the popular talk show host Rush Limbaugh to oppose President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package.The commercial highlights that every single … Continue reading Obama’s partisans go after Limbaugh, Specter
GOP’s man is Steele
In the 2nd most important political moment of the month, the Republican National Committee yesterday elected former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele as our party Chairman.The 50-year old Steele, elected on the 6th ballot after a spirited 3-man battle, becomes the first-ever black American to hold the top position within the Republican Party national governing … Continue reading GOP’s man is Steele
Trying to find a silver lining
I have always been a pretty positive person. It's hard to get me down for long, and I've learned in the course of a life that is now well into its fifth decade that most of the things that we worry over are somewhat insignificant.For instance, my hometown Philadelphia Eagles lost a heart-breaking NFC Championship … Continue reading Trying to find a silver lining
2008 American of the Year: George W. Bush
George W. Bush is winding down the final three weeks of an eventful pair of terms as the President of the United States. For the past seven of those years, the President has been under as heavy a burden as any American leader before him. That burden of trying to protect and defend America following … Continue reading 2008 American of the Year: George W. Bush
Television & the presidency as a time machine
I was sitting at home this past Saturday night, just flicking around the dial, when a newly produced special report on the Fox News Channel titled "Television & the Presidency" caught my eye. Being a bit of a history buff, especially American history, it was right up my alley: a historical perspective on the role … Continue reading Television & the presidency as a time machine
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