15 Articles

Friday, March 16, 2012
Using the "F word" against Fox News
(3 comments) This describes a trick that Fox News played on some to make her believe she was breaking the law base on the Federal Flag Code. The article also discusses partisan language in the code, that gives a distorted picture of citizen's rights in this country

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Right wing media control in San Diego
(3 comments) A major exposition for seniors, is being subtly transformed by the new conservative owner of the paper that's sponsoring, This describes my attempt to limit the damage

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wikipedia blackout, why we fight
(1 comments) Thinking about what Wikipedia means, and why defending against Agnotology, The science of creating ignorance, is a vital endeavor.

Sunday, October 30, 2011
Who Really Invented The Personal Computer?
(5 comments) A trip back 50 years before the concept of the internet and personal computers existed. One man, among a very few others, lit the spark that changed the world.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Debate: Republicans Unite Against Atheists
(42 comments) There is much to learn about the deepest character of this strange group that has captured the party previously know as the GOP. After watching each debate carefully I describe some central themes.

Thursday, July 14, 2011
How Truman would be handling the Republican Debt Threat
(10 comments) If the U.S. defaults, Obama will be seen as weak. Both parties will lose, but the damage will be done. There is a way out, described by this proposed speech.

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Lost your keys: You now have Alzheimer's
(2 comments) Senile Dementia otherwise known as Alzheimer's Disease is something feared by most older people. This definition has just been expanded, without a full examination of the adverse consequences to individuals and our economy.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Trust in God," says the Supreme Court
(4 comments) Newt Gingrich claims that the liberal court system must be fundamentally transformed. He has a head start from Today's decision to retain "In God We Trust" as the national motto

Friday, January 7, 2011
Obama's "Death Panel" Rescission
(9 comments) The media reported this as Obama backing away from his signature provision for end of life conversations being covered by Medicare. Whether this is the case, or a simple technical correction, the perception, my perception was that it was a terrible mistake. I also give the personal reasons why this provision is so vital.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tea Party Congress: U.S. Constitution is Gods Work, Do Not Disturb
(11 comments) Reading a copy of the Constitution given away by my Congressman at a local street fair, I noticed something on the cover that didn't look familiar. This could be the sub text of the new Republican House majority

Thursday, December 2, 2010
How to transform the Bush Tax Cuts into the Obama Tax Cuts
(1 comments) Democrats have allowed the Republicans to define the income tax issue on their terms. The language is framed to their advantage, and inaccurately at that. With some confrontational spirit, the tables can be turned to the great advantage of the Democratic Party, and more importantly, the Country.

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Government Waste, Groucho is "Against It"
(1 comments) Groucho Marx's faintly remembered routine was too good an accidental parody not to share. While doing so, I included my video that illustrated just what will be lost if Republican "war on government waste" succeeds.

Saturday, October 9, 2010
Choice: Pledge of Allegiance or Jail
(11 comments) The compelled recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance has been contentious long before "under God" was added. The principle that it could not be compelled has been breached by a Mississippi state judge, whose actions must not be allowed to stand.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tennis Court Confrontation
(1 comments) A conflict at a tennis court reflects some larger stresses of our society, and one person's way of dealing with them.

Thursday, August 19, 2010
Inside the latest California Sex Offender Law
(6 comments) Chelsea's Law. The state of California is close to passing a law that is aimed at preventing sexual attacks against children, yet because of distorted reporting designed to enrage the public, it will actually do just the opposite.