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Began in the journalism field in hometown of Los Angeles. Started as Sports Editor and Movie Writer at Inglewood Daily News chain after working in sportswriting of high school events at the Los Angeles Examiner.
Received a bachelor's in political science with history and English minors at California State University at Northridge. Later received a Juris Doctorate degree from University of San Fernando Valley College of Law, serving as editor of the Law Review.
Wrote international historical work "Struggle for the Holy Land: Arabs, Jews and the Emergence of Israel." In the movie historical field wrote "Early Film Noir", "L.A. Noir" and "Hitchcock and the Methods of Suspense."
On the political essay front, have done nearly 500 articles, posting at the former Political Strategy which is now Political Cortex along with The Smirking Chimp.
(15 comments) SHARE Friday, March 11, 2011 The Koch Brothers Own Scott Walker
A New Gilded Age emerges with bought and paid for politicians such as Governor Scott Walker being controlled by his Koch Brothers puppetmasters.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 12, 2010 When the CIA Overthrew Iran for British Petroleum
In 1953 the CIA overthrew a popularly elected government in Iran to benefit the same British Petroleum that is the subject of great controversy today.
(28 comments) SHARE Thursday, July 7, 2011 Did 12 Heads of Cabbage Decide the Casey Anthony Trial?
The jury decision in the Casey Anthony trial came tragically after a thought process more closely embodying 12 heads of cabbage than a group that has carefully analyzed evidence and come to a reasoned conclusion.
(9 comments) SHARE Saturday, May 16, 2009 Cheney's Multiple Layers of Deceit
From the time that he selected himself to become George W. Bush's running mate in 2000, Dick Cheney has engaged in a steady pattern of deceit to achieve his objectives in Iraq.
(13 comments) SHARE Monday, April 20, 2009 What is Nancy Grace Really Trying to Prove?
Nancy Grace has plunged into the realm of repetition endlessly in rehashing the tragic death of Kaylee Anthony.
(14 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Murdoch's Minions Helped Steal 2000 Election for Bush
In addition to other misdeeds, Rupert Murdoch's Fox team helped the forces of Karl Rove steal the 2000 presidential election for George W. Bush.
(7 comments) SHARE Sunday, March 29, 2009 How About Nationalizing the Federal Reserve?
The Federal Reserve could be nationalized and placed under the Treasury Department with speculation under the old cartel system being outlawed.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Fritz Lang's Historical March
Fritz Lang made his mark on film history through mastering both high budget Berlin spectaculars as well as lower budgeted Hollywood thrillers.
(20 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Bush War Crimes Evidence Mandates Obama Action
The Obama Administration is bound by constitutional duty to investigate potential war crimes conducted by members of the Bush Administration.
(13 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Teabaggers: Seething Hate and Shameful Hypocrisy
Teabaggers demonstrate shameful hypcrisy in seeking to speak on behalf of a besieged middle class after championing the destructive Bush-Cheney regime.
(16 comments) SHARE Saturday, August 13, 2011 Bachmann "Submission" Question Highly Valid
The Bachmann question of submission to her husband should be explored and evaluated within the broader context of her views on decision making.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Republicans Invented the Race Card
Republicans invented the race card strategy as a thinly disguised anti-civil rights racist pitch in the mid-sixties and have carried it forward since then.
(20 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 25, 2010 Democrats Retreat Again, This Time on Tax Cuts
Democrats once again lost a strategic opportunity by walking away from a confrontation with Republicans on tax cuts.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, June 5, 2011 Could Palin Be Convenient Pawn for New World Order?
Sarah Palin could serve New World Order military interests in 2012 the way that Barry Goldwater's error-filled 1964 presidential race enabled Lyndon Johnson to escalate the Vietnam War.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 27, 2010 Republican Tea Baggers Reliving The Civil War
Republican Tea Baggers have dusted off the old Civil War interposition argument as a means of seeking repeal of the historic health care legislation.
(5 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Will Bunch Reveals a Reagan Legacy Haunted in Myth
Will Bunch does a skillful job in dissecting the vast differences between Reagan as public servant and the reality of his policies and impact.
(5 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 2, 2009 Rush Limbaugh, Global Hoax
Rush Limbaugh shapes his own view of science to pander to a highly anti-intellectual audience.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, November 18, 2016 Could RICO Afford a Key to End Trump's Criminal Enterprise?
The ruthless interaction of Trump and his followers both nationally and internationally establishes a potential for a RICO statute action on the working premise that the operation constitutes a criminal enterprise.
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Debt Crisis? Obama Plays Role of Corporate Party Soldier
Rather than being someone who has caved in to opposition pressure, patterns reveal that he is following the same tune as that being hummed by Republicans.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Gloria Grahame: Queen of Film Noir
Gloria Grahame specialized in brief but unforgettable screen appearances that made her fans beg for more.
SHARE Sunday, January 25, 2009 Harvey Milk: American Hero
"Milk" is a rare film about a rare man who took on the forces of homophobic bigotry and made a strong impact in his home of San Francisco as well as nationally.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, June 24, 2011 Are Customers Better Off From Airline De-Regulation?
One day last month I encountered sheer hell through battling one day a combination of airline de-regulation and an opportunistic Frontier Airlines taking advantage of its most ghoulish aspects.
(14 comments) SHARE Thursday, January 15, 2009 Bush and Cheney: Arrogant War Criminals?
Bush and Cheney should not be let off the hook in the interest of "moving on" at the expense of defending the U.S. Consitution
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Gloria Grahame and a Dangerous Love Triangle
Gloria Grahame lit up the screen opposite Sterling Hayden and Gene Barry in the 1954 film noir thriller "Naked Alibi".
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, February 22, 2009 The Post, O'Reilly and Non-Apology Apologies
The New York Post Non-Apology Apology for the infamous chimpanzee cartoon is characteristic of the Fox circuit, and reflective of Bill O'Reilly's comments on Iraq and claims of "weapons of mass destruction."
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, March 2, 2009 Republican Party Sinking into Deep Abyss
Republican Party spokespersons are failing to address a current agenda and sinking into a deep abyss consisting of no more than core far right supporters.
(6 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 12, 2010 The Republican Right's Mad Tea Party
The Republicans have a Mad Tea Party on their hands and have done little or nothing to curb the bizarre excesses.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, April 10, 2009 Should the World Bring Bush and Cheney to Trial?
George W. Bush and Dick Cheney could be subject to trial by the World Court at The Hague for engaging in preventive war against Iraq.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 9, 2009 Rush Limbaugh, a Demagogue to Live in Infamy
Rush Limbaugh has again plunged into the slime pit with his harangue against Nancy Pelosi for allegedly linking conservatives with Nazism.
(6 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 9, 2011 Why Is Trump Pandering to Tea Party?
What is Donald Trump's motivation in using the birther issue against Obama in an aggressive and open manner?
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, July 18, 2009 Saddam Hussein Trial; A Tragic Kangaroo Court
The U.S. government ran a sham kangaroo court trial of Saddam Hussein to prevent the ugly truth from being revealed.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Iraq Shoe Throwing: Bush and the Right Will Never Get It!
The response to the shoe throwing incident involving George Bush in Iraq reveals the angry discontent among Arabs concerning the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
(13 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Health Care Reform or Health Care Fraud?
A health care bill without any public option will constitute ultimate disaster and fraud rather than reform.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, April 11, 2011 Sidney Lumet, Master Director, RIP
Sidney Lumet tackled provocative themes with great stories and generating the most from some of the world's greatest actors.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, March 24, 2011 Is Gadhafi Case Reminiscent of Saddam Hussein?
Stressing the imperative need for removing Libya's dictator Moammar Gadhafi after years in power conjures up memories of some similar circumstances involving Saddam Hussein in Iraq.
(7 comments) SHARE Monday, April 27, 2009 Nicholas Ray: Rebellion and the Darkness of Evening
Nicholas Ray became an enduring film legend by showcasing people imperiled in the darkness of evening with an accent on troubled youth.
(5 comments) SHARE Friday, February 26, 2010 Chicken Hawks on Steroids
Republican Chicken Hawks have always been vigilant about sending others to fight for causes they revere.
(8 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Iraq Car Bombings Reveal False Neocon Reassurances
The stability of Iraq and success of the war is eradicated by the brutal reality of continual suicide bombing attacks and a pattern of death and destruction.
(8 comments) SHARE Friday, December 19, 2008 We Talk About Impeaching Blagojevich! How About Bush and Cheney?
While Rod Blagojevich is being ticketed swiftly for impeachment as Illinois' governor, Bush and Cheney have sadly been avoided when the list of particulars is much greater and stronger.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, January 9, 2009 Don't Equate Historical Conservatism With Bush-Cheney Radicalism
Bush-Cheney neocconservatism stands in marked distinction to the honorable role of conservatism as defined by its British intellectual founders, Edmund Burke, Thomas Babington Macaulay and Lord Acton.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 22, 2010 Is Nick Clegg Britain's New JFK?
Will Nick Clegg's poll bounce generate a lasting trend in the British National Election?
(6 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 28, 2008 How Long Will Mugabe Reign of Terror Last?
Robert Mugabe has been enriching himself while killing, maiming and torturing his people, a severe blight on the whole world community.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, May 26, 2009 CIA Chronicles: The CIA Veering from the Truth! How Shocking!
John Boehner and Newt Gingrich expressed shock and outrage that Nancy Pelosi would accuse the CIA of lying. A cursory analysis reveals that declaring untruths is mild activity for the CIA.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 13, 2009 The Day I Interviewed Budd Schulberg
Budd Schulberg was one of the last of the old school's great writers, someone who consistently explored the truth in an uncompromising fashion.
SHARE Monday, February 16, 2009 Obama, Like FDR, Could Benefit From His Opposition
FDR skillfully helped his agenda by comparing it to the negative and counter productive nature of his opposition, a tactic from which Obama could prosper.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, July 6, 2009 Schwarzenegger and California Dreamin' as Myth Trumps Reality
Arnold Schwarzenegger was a hand-picked bogus "reform candidate" designed to prevent California Governor Gray Davis from pursuing a class action suit against Kenneth Lay's Enron.
SHARE Sunday, February 13, 2011 Kennedy, Nixon Launched Political TV Era
The Kennedy-Nixon debates changed the presidential campaigning landscape and ushered in the new television era.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, May 14, 2010 Conservatives Win Diminished Expectations Election
David Cameron takes power as Britain's new prime minister with Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats as his deputy in a coalition government.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 7, 2009 Stem Cell Change Under McCain? Highly Unlikely!
John McCain would have been under severe pressure from the religious right had he attempted to carry out his stated intention of lifting the Bush administration stem cell research ban.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, January 31, 2009 Rush Limbaugh, Stop Flattering Yourself!
Rush Limbaugh misinterpreted the real message of President Obama's allusion to him to House Republicans.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 3, 2009 Specter Switch: What Will Feminists Do?
Can feminists be persuaded to support Arlen Specter's re-election effort and look past Anita Hill grievances in the overall objective of assisting Obama and his agenda?
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Give Iraq Back to the Iraqis!
Barack Obama should honor his promise to produce "change" in global affairs by getting U.S. forces out of Iraq.
(8 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 9, 2010 How Will the British Hung Parliament be Resolved?
The failure of the Conservative Party to achieve a majority of seats in the British election has led to a hung Parliament and discussions with the Liberal Democrats.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 24, 2010 Labour Brings Elvis Impersonator on Board
Prime Minister Gordon Brown steps up attacks on Conservative leader David Cameron by alleging that the Tories plan to make National Health Service cuts.
(7 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Hillary Clinton Sounds Right Note in China
Hillary Clinton's comments on her visit to urge joint cooperation in producing cleaner energy in her Beijing visit signaled the right note to China and the rest of the world.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Cronkite Possessed the Ultimate Reporter's Instinct
Walter Cronkite's sharply honed reporter's instincts served America well in his reporting of the Vietnam War and Nixon White House tragedies.
SHARE Wednesday, November 4, 2009 How About the Post 9/11 Deaths of Afghan Peasant Farmers
While much concern has been registered about the deaths of almost 4,000 Americans in the 9/11 attacks, there has been virtual silence on the 9,000 peasant farmers killed by U.S. bombing raids in 9/11 reprisals.