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(6 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 1, 2008 Sarah Palin and the prank call: The GOP's self-inflicted November surprise
Over the next two days she will be barnstorming on behalf of Senator John McCain and she will deliver tough messages and why voters should vote for their ticket. After today's prank that was pulled on her, she lost whatever credibility the Republican ticket thought they had.
(34 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 7, 2009 The $780 billion stimulus bill can be paid down if we legalized marijuana
With the amount we can tax this commodity with, plus how much we can rake in growing our own crops as well as how much we can save in prosecuting any offenders: That $780 billion dollar stimulus bill can be paid down in no time.
(16 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 12, 2009 Nadya Suleman is a one woman mini-bailout: Taxpayers may bear the cost
When the State of California is roughly $42 billion-dollars in debt without the cost of the care of these octuplets being disclosed, the care for them may in fact fall upon the citizens of that state as well Americans living coast-to-coast.
(13 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 11, 2008 Is John McCain's quest for the presidency effectively over?
One can almost see that he has abdicated this race when he answered a supporter who clearly stated that he was scared of Senator Obama and McCain stated, "He is a person you do not have to be scared of as president of the United States." One must wonder if in that moment in time he somehow realized that his campaign was effectively over.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, March 1, 2009 Our safety demands that volcanoes and fault lines be monitored
It is cost affective for we as Americans to have both volcanoes and fault lines monitored on a 24/7 basis. That is what Governor Bobby Jindal just did not understand and this surprises me since one of the largest hurricanes, Katrina hit the shores of Louisiana.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 16, 2009 Anti-war protesters treated like traitors...Teabag protesters treated with deference
Don't you dare cry over paying higher taxes when it was the actions of the former administration that led to them. You see, spending billions upon billions for an unjust war does trickle down and Bush's fiscal policies led to the very misery we are all living in at the present.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, February 18, 2011 Newsday chooses Palin over Protesters in Print Edition
Let me get this straight: A presidential wannabe who quit being governor is given prime print real estate and a hot news story is placed deep within the print edition? It is time for the media to get over Sarah Palin
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 19, 2009 Due to failing economy: Child abuse cases on the rise and murder
How many more children will die due to this ailing economy? Those who refuse in Washington, must answer to these children, but those who have died can no longer hear them. Those who promoted deregulation and this unbridled free-market system are partly responsible for their deaths. There in lies the real criminality.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Help Haiti's earthquake survivors by donating to the Red Cross
As the day light breaks in the morning, we do not know how many died in this quake or how many more will be recorded in the days and weeks after. This is where we as Americans can come to their aid by digging into our pockets, coin-jars, wallets, or what have you and help the people of Haiti by donating to the Red Cross.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, February 28, 2011 Union Shops and Non Union Shops
In solidarity with the thousands of protesters in Wisconsin and those taking to the picket lines across this country, let us honor their heroism by shopping ONLY in union shops.
(7 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 6, 2008 Note to the GOP: Miscreants like Coulter and Limbaugh must go in order to save your party
In this blistering defeat, those like Coulter are acting like petulant children who did not get their way and thank God they did not. It is as if she is threw herself to the floor throwing a tantrum. It is up to all of us to send her and others just like her to their corner for an extended time-out.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, October 17, 2008 Colin Powell and other prominent African-American Republicans should stand up for Barack Obama
Now is your time to speak up and to condemn these instances of hate and to speak out against your party for doing so. One more thing: How can you still be a member of this Republican Party who treats a member of your own race as second-class citizen? What does that say of you?
(8 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 6, 2008 Protester who interrupted McCain's speech is an Iraq War Veteran
Little did they know or John McCain know that this protester actually served over in Iraq and according to Iraq Veterans Against the War, his name is, Adam Kokesh who is an IVAW board member. He held up a sign stating, "McCain Votes Against Vets." Surge nothing, this patriotic American actually put on the uniform, served his country deserved some respect coming from McCain and those Republicans gathered at the convention.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, February 23, 2007 In attacking Shawn Hornbeck, Bill O'Reilly gave power to the pedophiles
In ten years time, I have cited chapter and verse how little Megan's Law does in protecting our children and never once did I use Bill O'Reilly as a credible source of information and in the advent of the Shawn Hornbeck case, neither should you. Bill O'Reilly left our children behind by leaving Shawn Hornbeck behind.
(11 comments) SHARE Monday, November 19, 2007 Nelson Mandela chose to forgive: Why can't we forgive Don Imus?
I will leave you with this quote coming from Nelson Mandela who stated upon leaving office, "South Africans must recall the terrible past so that we can deal with it, forgiving where forgiveness is necessary but never forgetting" Let us remember how many years he was locked away in a South African prison during its most heinous time called Apartheid.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, September 5, 2008 Can the 'hockey mommn", Sarah Palin find Osama bin Laden?
Cindy McCain, called Sarah Palin a "hockey-mommin' ... basketball shootin' ... moose huntin' ... fly-fishin' ... pistol-packing ... mother of five for vice president." Bin Laden where ever he is must be shaking in his shoes by now.
(17 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 10, 2008 If Gov. Rod Blagojevich deserves impeachment, so did Pres. Bush
If some are calling for Blagojevich's impeachment, it was both Bush and Cheney who truly deserved it. If some feel that Blagojevich should go to prison if convicted, it is none-other than Bush and Cheney who deserve to be tried at The Hague and convicted for war crimes against humanity.
(30 comments) SHARE Monday, November 17, 2008 Any racist targeting President-elect Barack Obama should be classified a terrorist
As angry as I was with the passage of both Patriot Acts, when it comes to examples of this racial hate against our 44th President of the United States, I can now see some merit in those acts should people try and carry any assassination attempt out.
(22 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 14, 2008 The United States has lost its moral authority
When I hear President Bush tell Russia "Enough is enough" when it comes to their illegal invasion of Georgia, I am left asking; What moral authority gives this man whose own illegal invasion of Iraq the audacity to call upon Russia to stand down? Do I wish that Russia would stand down? Absolutely. The taking of innocent lives is never okay.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, May 2, 2009 Public school teachers are the unsung heroes in this society
Public school teachers are the unsung heroes in this society and as one looks upon the captains of industry, namely Wall Street executives, teachers beat them hands down. As teachers teach, they look to be the solution makers and that to me is meritorious.
(7 comments) SHARE Monday, February 2, 2009 Octuplets in California: Who will bear the financial cost for their care?
A doctor's motto is "First do no harm" and medically and ethically, they did. What happens if one, two or more will face any number of debilitating conditions due to this birth? They will be the ones made to suffer as these doctors fade into the background.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Pres. Bush must pardon border patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean
Ramos said of her husband that he "is being held in solitary confinement in a 6-by-12 foot cell, without windows. Ignacio Ramos is not being allowed any exercise time, and he is shackled every time he leaves his cell." And is also being segregated from the rest of the prison population which is understandable given the fact he would be killed within those prison walls.
(25 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Our economy cannot sustain AIPAC's and Israel's influence over us
I think as Americans begin to see these expenditures on Recovery.gov, included in it must be our aid to Israel. While only a fraction of what is about to flow into our economy, still it is OUR hard earned money coming from we the tax payers. Our fiscal aid to Israel lies at the heart of the unstable nature within the Middle East.
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 6, 2010 I Demand That MSNBC Reinstate Keith Olbermann NOW!
To MSNBC, so, you have a clause that inhibits anyone working for your station to donate funds to political campaigns. So what? Isn't that free speech? Just look at the Citizens United case filed before our U.S. Supreme Court which allowed for billions of dollars to be poured into various campaigns.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Northern Trust of Chicago parties with the tax payer's money
It is highly imperative that as each check goes out that is contained within any bailout, those who receive them are named. How they use these funds backed by our hard earned tax money should also be required to show exactly how these funds are being used. If this criteria cannot be met, then no bailout money should be given.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, September 22, 2008 John McCain's age must be the deciding factor in this presidential race
When ABC's Sam Donaldson lashed into McCain when McCain said the "fundamentals of this economy are strong" he went onto say that "the question of age is back on the table" I do agree with him concerning John McCain's age.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, November 28, 2008 Long Island Power Deals Another Fiscal Blow to Customers
If you are even thinking of moving to Long Island; think again. While you may opine that I have just hurt the realty market, no, LIPA did that. Perhaps it is they who should get in the face of LIPA since we the people have not been heard up until this point.
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 22, 2008 Remembering John F. Kennedy by saying, "Yes we can!" in helping President-elect Obama
I hear the concerns of liberals who are angered that he will govern more towards the center and from the conservatives who are equally angered citing he will govern from the left, but the late President Kennedy, would say to all of us, get the job done to heal this nation.
(37 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 23, 2008 If you vote against Barack Obama based on race, you are not a patriot...But a coward
Are any of you who choose not to vote for Barack Obama clearly showing we are the home of the brave? Or will you allow the cowardice of your racism to seize the day? Are we a free people when racists will further imprison us as a nation?
(6 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 5, 2008 Shame on Palin for Swift-boating, Senator Barack Obama
In these critical and dire times, I do believe that voters are turning their backs on Swift-boat tactics which smack of Karl Rove and the polls are proving so.
(6 comments) SHARE Sunday, June 14, 2009 Our clear and present danger is Sarah Palin, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh
The clear and present danger to all of us is to listen to hate-filled speech coming from anyone at Fox News, Sarah Palin's past comments, Rush Limbaugh and the rest of their ilk. We have much to solve as a nation and we surely do not need their voices stirring Satan's cauldron of hate.
SHARE Friday, October 17, 2008 John McCain air quotes showed contempt for women's health issues
If you are a pro-choice woman there is no denying who is on your side. Barack Obama is and not John McCain. Just remember those air quotes and his rolling of his eyes he gave at the third and final presidential debate dismissing the health of a woman. Do I need to say more?
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 4, 2008 Note to Sarah Palin: This track mom is going with Obama/Biden
In last night's convention coverage, what I saw is what I have witnessed during these past eight years and that is the use of fear, dividing Americans and not reaching across party lines or those who do not belong to any party. I have been a Republican and this is not the Republican Party I once knew. It is a party of drumbeats and not the party of Lincoln.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Can you spell Sunburn missiles, Senator Joe Lieberman?
Is Senator Lieberman actually thinking it through of the negative ramifications such a military strike by our nation against Iran will bring about? Right now due to our involvement and occupation in Iraq, we do not have the military ground forces available should this bring about a regional war.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Natasha Richardson: The loss of a good person
Some may ask, why I care so much for an actress who died on the ski slopes and the answer is because she was a good person. She had many surrounding her like her husband Liam Neeson, her mother Vanessa Redgrave along with her sole sister, Joely Richardson who loved her dearly. That should count for something in the grand scheme of life.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Sarah Palin in engaging in tinderbox-politics is a danger to our national security
I do believe this is where we Americans must have conversations with others pointing out just how dangerous Sarah Palin is to our national security. We are living in dangerous times and with the economy in shambles: Who knows what her prose can do? I do believe we are seeing for the first time the real Sarah Palin. When Americans are thirsting for leaders who can unite us, she is doing everything to divide us.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Democrat, Mark Lesko wins the Brookhaven Town Supervisor's seat
Lastly, to Supervisor-elect, Mark Lesko, listen to the advice of those presently elected to their various seats within the town as well as your new constituents. The future of this town, which is a town greatly loved by so many, only wish you and it the utmost success.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 8, 2008 Congrats to Sarah Palin for labeling anonymous leakers, "Jerks"
It is my hope that Gov. Sarah Palin learns from all of this, moves on, and governs her state. To those anonymous sources who look to tear her down again and again, at least Palin still holds an elected position as governor of Alaska. What position of any relevance do you hold? Nada!
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 21, 2009 'Fix News', Chris Wallace questions if President Obama is our president
To 'Fix News' my advice to you is this, deal with it, get over it, this is your new reality, time to move on and any other statement you have issued to we the people during these eight long years. We have a new president and his name is President Barack Hussein Obama. Oh how sweet the revenge here especially when served cold.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 7, 2008 Until Sarah Palin avails herself to the media...A blackout by the media is in order
Immediately after the Republican convention, viewers saw both Palin and McCain speaking to groups of supporters in both Michigan and Pennsylvania both of which are battle ground states. Stations such as CNN, MSNBC and Fox covered them extensively. Where is the quid pro quo?
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, December 12, 2008 Foreclosure: The Bush legacy caught on tape and became the destroyer of the American dream
While some may say of Bush's presidency that he kept us safe since 9/11, try telling that to the thousands upon thousands being foreclosed upon as they have lost their jobs during this administration. What they have felt and will continue to feel is abject terror and not at the hands of foreign terrorists, but at the hands of President George W. Bush: The destroyer of the American dream. God help us all.
(6 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Teabag protesters should ask if Rupert Murdoch has paid his fair share of taxes
It is unbelievable to hear Glenn Beck, Neil Cavuto, Sean Hannity and other dupes from Fox News speak of taxes when their boss, Rupert Murdoch has not paid his fair share of taxes. Go after these tax cheats who do use these tax-havens.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Is Blagojevich being rail-roaded in siding with unions and their members?
I may be wrong concerning this case against Governor Blagojevich, but having served on a jury at one time, I cannot render any verdict unless I am given the evidence to convict. So far, I have not seen any evidence of criminality, only supposition.
(14 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 21, 2008 As an Irish lass, I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my kin, Barack Obama
I for one am getting darned sick of the racist overtones coming from the conservative-right. How dare they lash out at those who oppose them when hate runs through their veins. How dare they lash out at my Irish brother who happens to have African blood in him as well.
(5 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Yes, Christine O'Donnell, I am calling you stupid
Cute sound-bites and activism within the sexual realm does not a senator make. One must have the fortitude of knowledge in order to be elected senator. Yes, Christine O'Donnell, I am calling you stupid.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Norm Coleman should get out of incoming Senator, Al Franken's senate seat
As I just counted the days since our last general election it has been 105 days and the Minnesota senate seat formerly held by Norm Coleman has YET to be decided? What 'irreparable harm' is or has been done to former Senator Norm Coleman? That term 'irreparable harm' was used within the Bush V. Gore case.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 14, 2008 How are the McCain and Palin children dealing with this hateful bigotry?
Cindy McCain recently lashed out at Senator Barack Obama for not supporting the troops and using her son as an example. Why has she not stepped in to protect her daughter Bridgette from this hate? That is her job as a mom.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Economic Stimulus Package: Jindal, Sanford and Barber to constituents, drop dead!
To these Republican governors like Bobby Jindal, Mark Sanford and Haley Barber, keep blowing smoke as you see your state's fiscal resources go up in flames. Hopefully those who elected you, will certainly remember you were playing politics instead of acting like your state's CEOs. Then again as CEOs, you must be taking your lessons from those on Wall Street. Shaking head here.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 1, 2009 How many times do I have to say, Megan's Law does not work?
How many more victims like Jaycee are being held against their will in our communities till we finally get it that Megan's law and early release of sexual predators is NOT the answer?
(6 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 9, 2008 It is time for America to get pissed off at John McCain
Let us start a country-wide movement to deny any victory to John McCain and Sarah Palin by electing Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Let us be their voice as they have been ours.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 6, 2010 The Gulf Oil Volcano: Oh the Humanity and Environment
A few weeks back a volcano in Iceland blew its top halting air travel within Europe and it only amazed me. It was Mother Nature doing what comes naturally, but this oil volcano is something so artificial and that is why it angers me.
(8 comments) SHARE Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Tucker Carlson receives my 'Smarmy Award' for smearing Ron Paul
As we all know, Carlson is married with four children and one has to wonder: Why is he hanging around a brothel owner let alone prostitutes? Where are his conservative values?
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Sarah 'palm-reader' Palin is a danger to our national security
Is Sarah "palm-reader' Palin actually advocating a furthering of our wars within the Middle East? Just think if she did have our nuclear codes, she would be the danger to our national security. Is she trying to bring about rapture?
(10 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Teabag protesters should ask: Am I being duped by Fox News?
Glenn Beck with his '9/12' movement has ceased to be an on-air journalist (not that I ever believed he had the right to call himself that), but is a one man PAC.
(11 comments) SHARE Friday, January 23, 2009 John McCain is a true patriot unlike Rush Limbaugh
During this past presidential campaign, I was a critic of Senator John McCain, but have come to realize that it is he who is a true patriot as he has chosen to back President Barack Obama in words and in deeds. Something that Rush Limbaugh will never understand.
(6 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 2, 2008 McCain and Palin: They are unwilling to help America's children
Senator McCain has no credibility in entering this debate over unwanted pregnancies when he opposes any spending on contraception. This crisis felt by many can be avoided and prevented, but he is unwilling to help America's children.
(13 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 21, 2009 President Barack Obama indicted Bush swiftly in his inaugural address
Even our new president, Barack Obama indicted Bush swiftly in his inaugural address, so that history will have that on record. While I do opine that Bush did not care one bit of what our new president was saying, he had to just sit there and take it on the chin in front of the 1.8 million gathered and the billions who viewed it from close and afar.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Israel, stand down...Images of dead children are what nightmares are made of
I know that I am over-simplifying how to end this violence, but perhaps the simplest of answers is always the best. Because I for one am sick and tired of seeing dead and injured children in war zones. Their very images are the things that nightmares are made of.
(4 comments) SHARE Saturday, December 8, 2007 Robert Gates said, "No, I do not." When asked if Israel posed a threat
Note to both Republicans and Democrats alike: I challenge you to vote Paul and Gravel in your primaries instead of the top-tier candidates who are blowing smoke when it comes to any threat posed by Iran and no threat coming from Israel. Americans for the most part are tired of being played for suckers.
(17 comments) SHARE Monday, March 2, 2009 AIG: I despise corporate executives more than Osama bin Laden
I just wish we had a Homeland Security Department to raise our alert status to red in confronting their sanctioned terrorism. I am now seeing corporate executives as being far more dangerous to us all than Osama bin Laden. I even despise them more.
(22 comments) SHARE Tuesday, December 30, 2008 NBC in inviting Ann Coulter on their network is a lump of coal in our stockings
I am left to ask NBC, "Exactly what are you thinking by inviting her to present what misguided ideas she has?" Invite people that are of high-minded thinking who can add something to our nation's dialogue to help solve the immense problems we are all facing. Voices like Coulter only seek to destroy this nation.
(7 comments) SHARE Friday, February 27, 2009 Citigroup must die in order to make way for stronger banks to thrive
This notion that we cannot allow some banks to die repulses me as five million people are out of work. Are we treating these banks as a human being whose rights trump ordinary citizens in this country? Patients in various hospitals are taken off life support systems every single day when there is no sign of life.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 9, 2008 When it comes to the McCain/Palin ticket, the new 'L' word is lying
Yes, Palin is flat out lying to the American people and we should equally tarnish her for telling such lies instead of allowing politicians to tarnish those who are of one political persuasion namely liberals. In my opinion lying, liar and lied has become the new 'L' word.
(21 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 1, 2009 President Barack Obama, you lied to me and broke a promise not to raise my taxes
To President Barack Obama, you broke your solemn promise to me NOT to raise my taxes. It does infuriate me that you could not pass on the cost of this program to a broader spectrum of this society and that me and many others like me are forced to bear the burden.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Kill bill: In the healthcare reform bill we are all being sold a clunker
To President Barack Obama, I ripped into your plans to send more soldiers into Afghanistan and rightfully so. Should you sign this healthcare bill in its present form into law, I will back a true progressive candidate that chooses to primary you for the 2012 presidential election.
(10 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 21, 2009 Miscreants like Rick Santelli are the true 'losers'
Then again, Santelli voted for McCain whose obstructionist friends in both houses of congress have done everything they can to sabotage any plan put forth by President Barack Obama. At least they are trying unlike miscreants like them.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Republicans failed at listening to the personal and shame on them!
As the Republican members gathered in a mob-mentality to show themselves flexing their political muscle, what they failed to do was to listen to the individual voices of those who have lost their jobs. They failed at listening to the personal and for that, I say, shame on them!
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 14, 2008 As a mom who has lost children, Joe Biden shares my values
As Joe described how Jill gave him permission to love again, the same came from my subsequent children who are now in their teen years. My daughter arrived roughly a year after my twin sons died and yes, she gave me permission to love again. Then came my son eighteen months later and he too opened up my heart in accepting more love in my life.
(4 comments) SHARE Saturday, December 20, 2008 Have the media already found Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty?
Do I personally think he is guilty? I honestly cannot say since I have not been presented with the facts in evidence, hearing the prosecutors, the defense and the witnesses called. The only ones who should rightfully decide are a jury of his peers and not the media, its pundits, and we the people.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Mayor Michael Bloomberg wins my 'Founding Fathers Award'
I wish to congratulate Mayor Michael Bloomberg for having the courage of his convictions by not wishing to align himself with anyone party. I hope that this starts a trend in which people will awaken that they too should claim their independence from party politics. I hope it serves as a wakeup call to our esteemed politicos.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, June 19, 2009 Help find missing children: A lesson from a lost-boy abducted in 1955
In reading this column, what I ask of all of you is to click on the Centers for Missing and Exploited Children and see if you do recognize a child that is missing. If you do, then please contact your local law enforcement agency as well the Centers for Missing and Exploited Children.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Today, I mourn the death of Lt. Brian Bradshaw
The only media coverage, Bradshaw received as reported by Fox was in: "Steilacoom, Wash., and those where he was stationed before his deployment in March."
(10 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 21, 2008 Note to Gov. Paterson: Sarah Palin and Peter King have more experience than Caroline Kennedy
Upstate New York tends to be more conservative than downstate New York and this is where King could prevail over Kennedy in 2010. This is something that Governor David Paterson must look at should he wish to hold onto this powerful senate seat as well as President-elect Barack Obama.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 23, 2010 This "Mama Grizzly" will vote against any Tea Party candidate
I am an American Mom who protects my kids like a "Mama Grizzly' does and I will vote and speak out against any Tea Party candidate that wishes to repeal this health law. Do you hear that, Sarah Palin?
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 25, 2008 Will McCain hide Sarah Palin from taking part in the vice presidential debate?
If this is indicative of how both McCain and Palin will govern and given the lack of transparency in the Bush/Cheney administration, it is up to we the people along side Barack Obama and Joe Biden to say, "ENOUGH!"
SHARE Wednesday, September 17, 2008 John McCain's Keating connection and Gramm killed a foreclosure bill
Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan sold worthless, high-risk junk bonds. Many of the 23,000 investors were elderly customers who didn't realize their investments were not federally insured. Many were left destitute while Keating maintained a lavish lifestyle.
SHARE Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Gonzales justice department will allow a terrorist to be set free on bail
Forget the firing of eight U.S. attorneys at the hands of Alberto Gonzales since the actions of one of his judges is more of a threat to all of us. In this war on terror every single senator should grill him on this one specific issue especially when Carriles was convicted of killing 73 innocent people.
SHARE Friday, August 29, 2008 Barack Obama: "We cannot turn back"...McCain chooses Palin?
I do not think we can credit Senator Barack Obama solely for restoring any sense of hope some are feeling now; I feel that it is something that has been locked up in all of us for a long time. I do think the fear we have been force-fed during these past eight years is the reason for hope's imprisonment.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, July 20, 2009 Suffolk County, N.Y. Junior Police Academy Graduation: Media Absent
It makes one want to say: What of the good kids who decide to make this world better for all of us? You know the kids who step up to the plate who only wish to make a difference for the betterment of society itself. How I wish the mainstream media would concentrate on these fine young men and women.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 10, 2008 As a state senator, Barack Obama tried to protect our children from pedophiles
So as Sarah Palin retells her lies while out campaigning: Here is concrete proof of how Senator Barack Obama indeed tried to help the youngest amongst us, namely our children. Children do need to know what is good touch vs. bad touch through our schools if it is not being taught by their parents.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, December 2, 2008 The super-complexities facing the incoming Obama administration
This is not your normal transition to power which in affect is taking place earlier than other past transitions and that is because we are facing events never before seen in many of our lifetimes.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, March 6, 2009 Surgeon General pick: President Obama's sneeze at summit was foreboding
While President Barack Obama is calling upon our legislators to move on this where the influx of federal tax dollars presently stands at a little over $600 billion dollars: Imagine the devastation any outbreak can cause monetarily on our country should health care reform not pass.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 13, 2008 To the media: ENOUGH of Sarah Palin...Other issues must take precedent
On any given night, I watch MSNBC's "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" with David Gregory, but in his absence Mika Brzezinski has been sitting in the anchor chair. Please come back, Mr. Gregory since this news anchor fawns all over Sarah Palin.
(10 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 19, 2008 Colin Powell put country first in his endorsement of Barack Obama
I think through his appearance on Meet the Press, he rose again to the defense of this country of ours by telling voters they will have a steady hand at the helm in a President Obama. I do think Americans deserve that as well as the rest of the world who still look to us. But, it is up to all of us to get out on Election Day to come to the aid of our country and elect Barack Obama President of the United States of America.
(6 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Social Security and Medicare: Our golden years have turned to lead
Why do I have this lingering feeling in reading this depressing news article, it was the grand design all along by the rich and the powerful? My gut tells me the grand design was to put millions of Americans out of work and offer no assistance for those hard working Americans as they face their golden years.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, October 4, 2010 To Christine O'Donnell, you are not like me and millions of Americans
Many Tea Party candidates such as you wish to turn back the clock when it comes to a woman's right to choose even in the case of rape and incest. Try walking in their shoes or being told, "You cannot have an abortion" You are not any of these women, Christine and for that I say, shame on you and damn you!
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 5, 2008 In electing President-elect, Barack Obama, Americans said, "Yes, we can!"
We as Americans have come so far and we still have a long ways to go. But yesterday we joined hands to better this democracy of ours. Last night's resounding victory in electing President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect, Joe Biden, Americans said, "Yes, we can!"
(6 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 18, 2008 We the people on Election Day must punish John McCain
When John McCain had this to add of the AIG bailout, "We must not bail out the management and speculators who created this mess." Excuse me, senator, you were part of this problem all along and did nothing. Oh please go back to the senate and help a President Obama solve the mess you helped create.
(7 comments) SHARE Monday, February 1, 2010 Shoplifting is NOT a moral cause, but plain theft
As an employee of this grocery store, my allegiance is to them and not some notion that stealing merchandise from my store or others is of far greater value.
(8 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 13, 2008 Bush wants out of this job...Faster than a car at Nascar
President Bush's mindset is already back in Crawford, Texas. He wants out of this job faster than a car at Nascar. To paraphrase Howard Fineman yesterday as he was being interviewed on Hardball, he has the towel around his neck and is in the locker-room. I just wish there were a way of getting him out those locker-room doors and sent on his way back to Texas.
SHARE Friday, October 3, 2008 One sided Joe Biden Vs. a two-sided Sarah Palin
To touch upon briefly of the two-sides that have been presented to the American people: I wonder what foreign leaders are thinking. Are they thinking will we get a Vice President Palin who can't answer what reading material she reads or the different woman who showed up last night. At least they DO KNOW, Senator Joe Biden! That is important as we try and mend the fences that have been broken during these past eight years.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, April 20, 2007 Hate Is the Crack Cocaine of Our Society
Hate is a toxin that consumes every fiber of our bodies and leaves us empty. Let's end our addiction to it.
(11 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 3, 2008 As Thompson and Lieberman praised Palin, six died by gunfire
While her being a member of the NRA is appealing to some, those that die at the hands of these weapons do affect all of us. We only have to remember the images coming from Virginia Tech to know that.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Iraqi people are praying John McCain is not elected...Let us answer their prayers
As some of us think: We cannot take another four years of a Republican administration, the Iraqi people are praying for their very lives right now. They must be at least praying that we the American people have had ENOUGH and have come to our senses. Do we as Americans sentence the Iraqi people to four more years of death and destruction? If we are truly a compassionate people, then the answer must be NO!
(117 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 6, 2007 9/11: Challenging 'Loose Change'
It is my hope that in watching that three hour video, by researching the site Debunking911.com as well as these various feeds I presented to you, you may come away with a differing opinion if you have believed all along this was a conspiracy. It is my hope that this editorial is read by the producers of 'Loose Change', Rosie O'Donnell as well as Charlie Sheen.
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, October 11, 2010 Costa Rica Here I Come? And Why Live Here?
I want to live out the rest of my life however long or short it may be without any Tea Party movement and be blessed with health care for all citizens. Costa Rica does have health care for all of its citizens and isn't that grand?
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Vice-Pres.-elect, Biden must be the foreign-policy point-man in an Obama administration
This is where I must speak out and question the incoming administration for not using this experienced leader in a more purposeful way. When one thinks of foreign-policy experience, the name Biden comes to mind given the many decades he has served in the senate and just recently the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, January 10, 2010 Earthquakes are a scientific event and nothing more
This is why I adore letters to the editors of different newspapers so we do not have to hear of who is to blame or what prophesy to adhere to. This earthquake was a scientific event as all earthquakes are.
(6 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Vice President-elect Joe Biden: "I may have a bit of a pro-rail bias"
I do think that Vice President-elect, Joe Biden brought something to the table with his "pro-rail bias" that can be a solution to help sever our ties to big-oil. When it comes to the mind-set of traveling by train or bus, our new way forward should be, "I think I can, I think I can" to borrow a sentiment expressed in 'The Little Red Train'.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, May 15, 2009 Greed is the true demon and cancer
As the government has cracked down on agents that have caused actual cancers which lead to so many deaths; they have failed at cracking down on the cause of this 'Gordon Gekko' cancer. They allowed this one cancer to strike whomever is in its path.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, March 23, 2010 County Exec., Steve Levy the new darling of the "Tea Party Movement'
Interestingly enough is that his new party affiliation will not take hold until after the general election of November 2010. So, here we have a Republican candidate who by law is still a Democrat. He cannot even vote for himself in this Republican primary. I am still laughing at that one.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 24, 2008 It is time for Clinton supporters to back the Obama/Biden ticket
During the 2004 presidential campaign as a supporter of former Governor Howard Dean who is now the DNC chair, and as it became apparent that he would not be the nominee of the Democratic Party, for the good of this country, many Dean supporters like me threw our support behind Senator John Kerry.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, September 26, 2008 In D.C., McCain became the economic traitor to this country
McCain should head to Mississippi to debate Barack Obama since he has no added value in any proceedings that take place today. In fact the market is headed south. When some on the news yesterday saw McCain coming in to save the day, his actions further endangered all of us. You may as well go and debate Barack Obama, McCain.
(8 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 17, 2009 To Nadya Suleman the care of your 14 children is your responsibility
Suleman should forget about going back to college and get to work somehow to pay down a $50,000 dollar debt she incurred in student loans. She must somehow think of ways of making money to care for her children or lose them.
SHARE Wednesday, January 7, 2009 To Joe the Plumber: What is the Balfour Declaration of 1917?
I just could not let this one go: If you, Joe the Plumber are reading this, what is the Balfour Declaration of 1917? I know and many others do, but do you? If not, you have your homework cut out for you since you are going to be covering that part of the world.
SHARE Thursday, February 26, 2009 As a citizen for the Town of Brookhaven, I wish to thank Lori Baldessare
I do not know what the future holds for Lori, but I do wish to thank her for a job well done in keeping the trains running here in my town, The Town of Brookhaven. Her governance came with a personal touch as she kept me apprised of a bluff repair near me. How many citizens in this country can say that?
(23 comments) SHARE Monday, April 30, 2007 9/11: Debunking conspiracy theories
In America we do have the right to our own beliefs based upon what we have read, viewed and what has been relayed to us. I do believe that this will be my last column in addressing this issue since I do feel there are more pressing needs to help our fellow Americans such as jobs, health care and many more vital issues.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 21, 2009 Can congress use the USA Patriot Act to address CEO bonuses?
Who would have thought that one of the vilest pieces of legislation signed into law by former President Bush just may be the very tool we can use to help restore some form of fiscal sanity. But, does any congressional leader have the temerity to use this law to address our redress of grievances?
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, September 12, 2008 Sarah Palin is not opposed to going to war with Russia
Like Ed Koch who endorsed Barack Obama citing of Sarah Palin, "She scares me", I would have to side with the former mayor. In reading where Palin stated in her interview with ABC's Charlie Gibson she is open to the idea of a war with Russia, it does create a sense of terror within me.
SHARE Friday, May 22, 2009 Supermax prisons: Budget cuts were made during the Bush years
If I were a detainee, I would fear being sent to a supermax over GITMO. No open-air cells or dormitory settings, but cement cells where one's food is pushed in by a guard. That is what due process will bring all of us instead of letting them linger in a legal limbo.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 20, 2007 The $592 million dollar Baghdad embassy built with Washington's approval
This past week, looking at the corruption taking place in Washington, D.C. with Alberto Gonzales, again the illegal wire tapping issue, the illegal immigration bill, this war supplemental bill and again this monstrosity that will house State Department officials in Baghdad, at one point I threw up my hands saying; why vote?
(6 comments) SHARE Monday, September 8, 2008 Chuck Hagel has proven to be the maverick and not John McCain
Joe Biden was correct when he made this observation, "This is not your father's Republican party, it's a different Republican party!" I can highly relate to that comment coming from Biden. I truly remember when the Republican Party was the party of Lincoln instead of the party of Karl Rove.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 13, 2008 Every American must demand that Charlie Gibson interview Joe Biden
Much has been made of Sarah Palin's lack of knowledge when it comes to foreign policy and even I have brought it up. This is where Joe Biden has the upper hand. He is after all the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. Many have come before him, been placed on the hot seat to answer tough questions.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 22, 2007 Through the Adopt-a-Soldier Now program, you are supporting our troops
Many of us feel powerless when it comes to our concern for our soldiers, yet here is a program in which you can feel powerful. As our troops are deployed for longer tours of duty in which we feel our government is not doing right by them, this is where you can do right by them.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, October 31, 2008 Sarah Palin tries to sell a scary message of Barack Obama on this Halloween Day
In keeping with a scary theme on this Halloween Day, I will end this piece by citing, Senator Thad Cochran who is a Republican senator had to say of John McCain, "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine," Cochran told the Globe. "He is erratic. He is hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."
(8 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Rod Blagojevich faces impeachment...Bush on the other hand signed off on torture
I just do not know how the legislature in the state of Illinois can look themselves in the mirror wishing to impeach a governor who never signed off on torture as President Bush did. Blagojevich has done far less than the man who currently leads this country until next Tuesday when Pres.-elect Barack Obama will become president.
(6 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Rod Blagojevich helped save the jobs at Republic Windows and Doors
Governor Rod Blagojevich deserves a medal in his plight to help save these jobs and now these workers will most likely get if this deal goes through will obtain new jobs, will get to keep a roof over their heads, a salary to feed their families, and medical benefits. Consider that where millions of Americans are losing their jobs coast-to-coast.
SHARE Wednesday, December 10, 2008 In airing Jay Leno in prime-time, NBC will either strike gold or sink like lead
So what is a television viewer to do who has watched NBC at 10 PM most nights and are not fans of Jay Leno, well, there is a whole-host of other channels to switch to. With the advance of cable channeling, there is a bevy of programs out there to choose from. All you have to do is pick up your remote and surf the channels. If nothing floats your boat, there is always reading a good book.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, December 12, 2008 Letter to Senator Richard Shelby stating I am boycotting Alabama
I support the Boycott Alabama move in totality. Yes, this is protectionism since we have seen job after job, company after company leave this country and the time for that to end is now. We have our own people to worry about and we have our own companies to care about so that those profits stay here in the United States instead of going to foreign companies and governments.
SHARE Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Are we prepared when it comes to earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes?
we must ask ourselves is our tax money better spent waging wars, bailing out Wall Street and other boondoggles or do we start paying attention to what Mother Earth is trying to tell us? After all, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes have taken more lives than Al Qaeda has up until the present. Which is our greater threat and concern?
SHARE Thursday, October 2, 2008 Note to 'Joe Six-Pack' do not let McCain pull an October surprise
National security doesn't always mean seeing it through the eyes of McCain as he concentrates on Iraq, it means bringing that security back home here. After eight long and arduous years of being feared by the Republicans, now is our time to stand up and say, we have had ENOUGH!
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Suffolk Cty., NY: High school children should not be used as drug informants
As a mom, I do not wish to get a phone call from anyone that either of my children have been taken from me long before their time. That is my greatest fear for all of the children who attend any high school in Suffolk County, NY.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 15, 2010 To Christine O'Donnell, you are no Joe Biden
To Christine O'Donnell, you are no Joe Biden. At least we have an expert in foreign affairs with this current Vice President. You are not even in the minor leagues.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 13, 2009 In borrowing from China, we created our own economic ‘China syndrome'
These U.S. oil firms must be facing their own ‘Shock and Awe'. China out-gunned them without launching one single rocket or sending troops into Iraq. They did so with brains instead of brawn.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Open letter to Governor Bobby Jindal
Lastly, before President Barack Obama's speech, I was filled with a certain sense of anxiety given our economic crisis, but during it and at the end of it, my fears were eased and I was able to smile. President Barack Obama gave me hope that there will be better days ahead of us. You gave me nothing. Chris Matthews of MSNBC put it correctly in stating that some may see you as Governor Buzz kill.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, September 19, 2008 As a non-paid middle-class writer, at least Joe Biden calls for a middle-class bailout
At least Joe Biden was breath taking in his honesty to help protect and support the middle-class, while Sarah Palin continues to lie directly to your face. The only bridge worth supporting is one that she will have to take back to Alaska come Election Day. Let's build it for her.
SHARE Monday, May 24, 2010 The Pelican Brief in the Gulf of Mexico
This oil volcano will certainly have a devastating affect on the region for years and years to come. Thanks to big oil, it will certainly be that regions Waterloo.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, February 26, 2007 Message to Bill O'Reilly: Make my day!
As a woman who cares about the children of this world, I would gladly take Bill O'Reilly on when it comes to the beliefs I hold dear.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 4, 2008 In confronting racism, Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO is awarded my 'Founding Fathers Award'
In my opinion our 'Founding Fathers' are indeed pleased by his actions especially when they penned the Declaration of Independence which proclaimed, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 28, 2009 Rachel Maddow's guest, Paul Rieckhoff raised a salient point
As he was discussing the troop withdrawals from Iraq with Ms. Maddow, he brought up an interesting and salient point, "They are coming home to the hardest economy in decades..."
(6 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 17, 2009 Torture: Bush, Cheney, et al should be the target and not Speaker Nancy Pelosi
After the attacks that befell this nation on 9/11, former Pres. Bush became a go-it-alone figure doing what he pleased as it pertained to the direction of this country. When it came to the law and adhering to the U.S. Constitution, Bush cited of it: "It is just a god-damn piece of paper", yet Pelosi is the target?
(7 comments) SHARE Monday, November 5, 2007 The survivors of abortion
At the time, Betty did not know she was pregnant with twins. One baby was aborted, but miraculously, Sarah survived. Sarah has forgiven her mother -- and for five years they traveled the world speaking together about the pain and suffering caused by abortion.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, January 15, 2009 Goodbye and good riddance to President George W. Bush and the true Bush legacy
To President George W. Bush, while you have done immense damage to this nation, there is one thing you have not damaged and that is the spirit of a people. Our spirits are still intact as we await the swearing in ceremony of our new president who will then be, President Barack Obama and his second in command, Vice President Joe Biden.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, January 5, 2009 If Roland Burris were appointed by Bill Richardson...Would he be accepted?
Will a clarion-call come from a mob demanding that Richardson resign as is being done to Blagojevich or will they treat him differently? Only time will tell. I will be the first to blast Blagojevich if it is proven he broke the law and the same standards should be applied to Richardson.
SHARE Thursday, August 30, 2007 Shirley Meyer said of Maria Amin, "She won't be going anywhere"
I truly believe that there are angels walking amongst us here on Earth and in my opinion, Shirley Meyer is one. It takes incredible strength and yes faith in one's ability to confront powerful forces especially where a child's life is at stake. In this country, doctors take an oath which states, "First do no harm" and that is precisely what she is doing.
(13 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 2, 2009 From the perspective of a pro-life American: George Tiller's murderer was not pro-life
The man who took the life of George Tiller; Scott Roeder as frustrated as he was with Tiller in performing late-term abortions, he crossed the line. He took a human life and that is not being a pro-life advocate. As much as he and others thought of Tiller as a murderer, once any pro-life activist takes the life of another, they too become a murderer. There is no un-ringing that bell.
(9 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 13, 2008 Is John McCain a sexist by choosing Sarah Palin?
We have seen how Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been ineffective in closing any real deals over in the Middle East: Just how effective will a Vice President Sarah Palin be should she visit that region without a working knowledge of that region's history?
SHARE Saturday, February 14, 2009 Is consumerism and suburbia sustainable?...Lessons from the Amish
I have to wonder after any blackout occurs such as in Kentucky, if folks learn anything from it. Or do they go about life as usual, jumping in their SUVs to head to their local or not so local Wal-Marts to purchase vast amounts of goods they want, but not necessarily they need.
SHARE Saturday, June 23, 2007 The history of coffee as it relates to political debate
The history of our political debate and the information age can be traced directly back to coffee houses which were referred to as "penny universities" where people would gather to discuss not only politics, but religion, poetry and yes, gossip.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Fight back against Republican obstructionists by contacting Pres. Barack Obama
As the main stream media gives them the bully pulpit to Specter, Snowe and Collins, let us remind them through a supportive letter to the president, we stand on Ms. Hughes side and not theirs. Let us remind them, they are derelict in their duty to all of us!
SHARE Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Gingrich take on Bush and the GOP instead of those receiving food stamps
To Newt Gingrich and others who believe in this philosophy, you try looking into the faces of those going hungry as we speak. I have, but have you? Imagine if you will the head of a household forced to put back cereals, rice and other food stuffs because there is not enough money in their account. I have seen their faces, yet these politicos have NOT!!!
(18 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 17, 2007 Ron Paul correctly labels 9/11 a blow-back
If there were any Republican candidate that should go onto win the Republican nomination, it is Ron Paul. At least he is the only one that has learned from history.
SHARE Friday, September 26, 2008 In Washington, John McCain and the Republicans became the crisis within the crisis
In injecting himself into these critical and vital discussions today concerning the bailout, McCain and his cronies became the weapons of mass destruction. He even used his presence at the White House as a photo-op since that meeting was non-productive.
SHARE Thursday, June 28, 2012 No July 4th Celebration for Me Should Obamacare be Struck Down
I do not want to hear of American exceptionalism coming out of any politician's mouth. They who look to rip healthcare access away from millions of hard working Americans are heartless bastards.
(5 comments) SHARE Friday, October 23, 2009 A change of heart: Sex offenders who kill deserve the death penalty
In delving into the heinous world of pedophilia, one cannot take enough hot showers to clean themselves from reading story-upon-story of children raped and murdered by demons. I want these demons dead.
(15 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 28, 2007 The Eve of Destruction and I Feel Like I'm Fixin to Die
If you think for one second that the top-tier presidential candidates on both sides of the political aisle can deliver us from this madness, think again. This message goes to both Republicans and Democrats alike do not vote for any of these top-tier candidates in the upcoming primaries. Our very survival depends upon it.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, January 26, 2009 To Senators McCain and Cornyn: President Barack Obama was correct in saying, "I won!"
It is time for these Republicans to get on board, lose whatever selfish pride they may have and get to work on behalf of we the people who handed your party a resounding defeat. After all, our memories are as long as an elephant and we do remember how devastating the Bush administration was along with the Republican Party who led this country with such brute force during the first six years of it.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, September 29, 2008 Senator McCain, you have become a liability, a risk and we cannot trust you
I never foresaw how the CEO's on Wall Street could become as dangerous as Al Qaeda was and still is. While these CEOs did not fly a plane into any building, what they did was to metaphorically fly a similar plane into people's hopes and dreams. You gave them those planes, Senator McCain.
(7 comments) SHARE Friday, December 12, 2008 To those senators who sank the GM and Chrysler bridge-loan: "Bleep you!"
These miscreant senators would rather protect foreign automakers within their own states and bring down the wages of American workers and now since they sunk this bill, they just fired them completely.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Many have feared Bush...To them I say, meet Sarah Palin
It is not so much her unpreparedness to become the next vice president and perhaps president of the United States should McCain die in office that scares me, but what she may be prepared to do and that is launch World War Three. I truly believe that a third world war is one where we will not survive once the genie is let out of the bottle.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 There are far more powerful women in our lives instead of Sarah Palin
There are women, who wear our military uniforms to insure this country's safety day-in-and-day-out, but their faces are not seen or heard from as the media concentrates on her. Many of them have died in service to God and country. Who exactly does she think she is in denigrating those around her as women have come home in caskets in service to you and me?
SHARE Thursday, April 8, 2010 You, Sarah Palin are the nuclear weapon in playing tinder-box politics
As any American knows and who follows the procedures of the White House, namely the president: Each day the president is given a full briefing of by the director of National Security. Are you, Sarah Palin or any of us privy to what he (Pres. Obama) is briefed on daily?
(5 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 15, 2007 Message to Ann Coulter: When will you apologize?
Ann, it is about time that you apologize to the 9/11 widows, the victims of Darfur, the people of Baghdad, Anna Nicole Smith's daughter and yes the Rutgers women's basket ball team since you used this tragic case by interjecting what other names could have been used against them.
(5 comments) SHARE Friday, April 10, 2009 To the National Organization for Marriage: Quit your bitching!
In reading of so much misery in this country and the world for that matter, you feel you have the right to bitch? People are dying and you think your perceived problem is larger and more important than theirs?
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 15, 2008 As a Catholic: My soul is not at risk in voting for President-Elect Barack Obama
While I do not like abortion, I must realize that I have no say in another woman's right to choose should she choose abortion. Tomorrow being Sunday, I will go to mass and receive communion knowing in my soul I have at least addressed many moral issues that have plagued our society in past years.
SHARE Sunday, November 14, 2010 Is Fallujah, Iraq our economic penance? Oh you betcha!
So, I ask now, where are the war crimes charges now when it comes to the prosecution of the Iraq War and its chief enforcer, former Pres. George W. Bush? In my opinion through a bill of lies, he created a holocaust in Fallujah, Iraq. Yet, no one within the mainstream American media is focused on that fact.
SHARE Friday, March 20, 2009 Only $242 million to treat soldiers with brain injuries...Yet billions to Wall Street
Our soldiers deserve a champion of their cause as they suffer these brain injuries, because their lives are as precious. To those medical experts who have come on television to explain Ms. Richardson's death, please do the same in honor of our injured troops.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, January 30, 2009 Rod Blagojevich: Who will be the next to be tried by the media?
In the end, I wish former Gov. Blagojevich my best wishes since I am not cheering his removal from office today. I am also waiting for who the next person to be tried by the media instead of in a court of law. Good luck, Mr. Blagojevich in finding impartial jurors since the media already tried you.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pollution and lack of health care for all is the true epidemic and pandemic
If you truly wish to be concerned of any outbreaks of diseases where some are fatal, they come at the hands of companies that pollute our air, our water ways and where this country still does not have health insurance for all.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, November 1, 2010 I am in a world of pain and I will vote Democrat!
To the young progressive aka Democratic voters, exactly why do you wish to sit on the couch instead of getting out the vote for Democrats who have delivered so much? There are millions of people in this country in a world of hurt, yet you wish to sit this election out? I cannot for the life of me understand that thinking. Get off the f*cking couch and elect and re-elect Democrats!
SHARE Monday, February 16, 2009 Expanding Route 347 on Long Island, NY does not make for a green project
They think by adding paths for bikes and walkers as well as medians to grow trees is truly what is needed in order to call it a green project? Long Island is still the land of the automobile and we are rewarding this bad habit given the fact our bus system here in Suffolk County has not been funded adequately.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 13, 2010 No irreparable harm came to Bush, but his oil polices harmed all of us
To those that believe that Bush and Cheney kept this nation safer, just look at what their oil policies did to this country. Wars, then the greatest oil spill in this nation's history. This tragedy will take generations to clean up.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, September 11, 2009 September 11th anniversary: We must realize wars without end is not the answer
Looking back and remembering that bright-sunny day where over 3,000 lives were lost: one of the most memorable visual imageries I will take away from that day is of how many leapt to their deaths from the Twin Towers or the first-responders who climbed their own stair ways to Heaven in order to save lives. We must not forget their selfless sacrifice to our country and their fellow human beings.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, December 15, 2008 Perhaps Gitmo should remain open
This is where I can only dream and fantasize about Gitmo being kept open to receive these detainees who terrorized and will continue to terrorize millions of Americans and bankrupted our country. One has to wonder if anyone will bother coming to their aid.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 11, 2008 McCain holds America hostage and Ed Koch endorses Barack Obama
Do we indeed have to elect him before he can bring us Osama bin Laden? Is McCain holding America hostage? If so, he is not putting 'County First'. No, he is putting his political aspirations before all of us.
SHARE Sunday, October 26, 2008 Shut your doors as Sarah Palin gallops on her horse that the Democrats are coming
The very definition of insanity is to do the same thing expecting different results. I want some sanity restored within our government. So, if you do see Sarah Palin acting like Paul Revere, just close your doors and tell her you are not buying her message of fear. It seems that fear is all they have to give us.
SHARE Saturday, November 7, 2009 The Stony Brook University Hotel is: Jobs, Baby, Jobs
In my opinion THE MOST POWERFUL words in today's economy are: “I have a jobâ€, but for millions they do not feel such power. For many past bread-winners, they are finding it tougher and tougher to put mac-and-cheese on the dinner table.
SHARE Thursday, January 3, 2008 Martin Tankleff: Thanked supporters for "Making his fight, their fight"
In my opinion true justice for those guilty while protecting those who may be innocent is life in prison without the possibility of parole. This way the defense team working on behalf of those innocent have time to save that defendant's life and those guilty will spend the rest of their lives in prison which I feel is a fate worse than death itself.
(5 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Andrew Cuomo: Should be the next junior senator from New York State
While I originally backed the Nassau County Executive, Thomas Suozzi, the man I can see filling that seat also has name recognition and it is none-other than the New York State Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo. His father, Mario Cuomo served proudly as our state's governor.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 25, 2008 Message to Senator McCain concerning debates: Bring em on!
Those that are still on the fence need to hear from these two candidates come Friday night. In fact, we as Americans need to hear from Senators Obama and McCain as to who can lead us rationally into the future. Let the debates go on.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 25, 2009 Baghdad bombings: We are a warrior nation instead of a healing nation
As I have said from day one when we launched “Shock and Aweâ€, the Iraqi people have undergone a 9/11 event on a daily basis for six years without any end in sight. Through our own actions at the hands the previous Bush administration, we became the terrorists of an innocent people.
SHARE Friday, August 29, 2008 Pro-choice voters must not vote for the McCain/Palin ticket
any woman who is undecided and men for that matter who do believe in a woman's right to choose should not vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. Those who believe in a woman's right to choose and are angry that Senator Obama did not choose Senator Clinton as his running mate must remember that Clinton is pro-choice. Therefore, they should not pull the lever for the McCain/Palin ticket.
SHARE Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Massive earthquake rocks the Kuril Islands in the wake of Italy's quake
I do feel that scientists such as seismologists and geologists are an integral part in keeping all of us safe especially when we have witnessed many deaths coming from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Call them the canaries in a coal mine.
(10 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 16, 2009 I cannot forgive, Michael Vick who profited off of death
I cannot forgive anyone who profits off of the deaths of both man and animal alike and that has been my stance throughout these years as I have written of war. If I can call Bush a butcher for the senseless killings of innocent human beings, namely Iraqis, I can surely call Vick one for the senseless killings of dogs.
SHARE Monday, October 6, 2008 Red States and blue states must band together by turning away from McCain and Palin
A few weeks ago, John McCain said of the economy that it was "fundamentally strong" and reading this report, I am left to ask: Is this the man we need leading the country come November 4th? This personal terrorism we are all feeling is one of his own making since he and Gramm set the stage for it and I cannot stress that enough. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, McCain!
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Any GOP politician who votes against healthcare for all is not pro-life
What freedom can be found when some insurance company says sorry we cannot cover this or that bill? What freedom can we have when the politicians we send to our House and Senate side with these conglomerates? I just do not get it.
(11 comments) SHARE Monday, December 17, 2007 Ron Paul: The bionic candidate
You would have thought with the Christmas season upon us, this campaign would not have seen this bionic-number, but it did. Maybe the people want an early 2008 Christmas present. Who can blame them when year after year especially during the Bush years, all the American people have received is coal in their stockings.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, December 16, 2008 The Iraq War: Bush, Cheney and Gaffney are true murdering psychopaths'
We as a collective of free thinkers must condemn these neo-conservatives and do so consistently so that history will truly remember them for who they were: Murdering liars without a conscience.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Harry Reid shows no leadership as he stands with Lieberman and against Burris
Harry Reid will stand up for senators like Lieberman and call a disgraced and convicted felon Ted Stevens, "distinguished", yet you are failing to stand up for a man whose only desire is to serve the citizens of Illinois and his name is Roland Burris.
(20 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 1, 2007 Abortion: Who will speak out for the little ones?
It is my hope that this one column will not be met with utter contempt, but one of thoughtful reflection. If you are still pro-choice after reading this, it is your right as a free and individual thinker to remain so. I just felt the need to reach out and speak out for those whose voices I never heard. They are the voices of unborn babies.
(26 comments) SHARE Monday, January 12, 2009 Gaza: Do some see Palestinians as non-humans?
What I cannot for the life of me understand is how a people namely the Israeli government could treat human beings as their ancestors were in the ghettos of Poland during World War Two. That comparison is something very rarely discussed. In this country we tend to see Muslims as being only the aggressors in this post 9/11 world.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Final presidential debate: The historical significance in choosing Hempstead, NY
To the American people, this 'Hempstead girl' says I have lived through two historic moments my time and wish that for our nation. I would love nothing more for a hat-trick to borrow a hockey term and that is for America to score three goals in the electoral process from my point of view and where I lived.
(5 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 7, 2009 On the eve of Michael Jackson's memorial, seven soldiers lost their lives
The Reverend Al Sharpton has called for tomorrow to be a day of mourning for Michael Jackson. Me, I will call it a day of mourning for these seven soldiers who lost their lives. With that said, I will ask America: Where do your tears and sorrow belong?
SHARE Thursday, December 18, 2008 Now is not the time for Gov. David Paterson to appoint Caroline Kennedy
It is my sincere hope that Governor David Paterson seek out qualified candidates such as Tom Suozzi or others like him within our state and not give into party politics in naming Caroline Kennedy to this senate seat. We must remember quote heard round the world when former President Bill Clinton first ran for president when he said, "It's the economy, stupid!"
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, January 19, 2009 Barack Obama and Joe Biden: As we the people await the orderly transfer of power
In reciting that oath, it is not only a constitutional transfer of power from one president to another, but a mystical one as well. You cannot actually see the power of the presidency transferring from President George W. Bush to President-elect Barack Obama, but the power transfers right before our eyes.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, February 20, 2011 Shivering: How Can Americans Live When Heating Aid is Cut Off?
While I was able to escape my freezing nightmare, I thought to myself; what do those who have no heat or are forced to live in cars or on the street do? They suffer. They do not have someone to call to make them feel warmer.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, January 26, 2009 To Gov. Rod Blagojevich: Americans have their own problems and do not need to hear yours
Lastly, to Governor Rod Blagojevich, go back to Illinois and face the music as any real man or elected leader would do. If you feel the system is corrupt do so from within and not from outside. Americans have their own set of problems to deal with and they do not include yours.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The war on terror is NWS since our new terror is the economy
After all, the true terror we found ourselves in yesterday is that we may not have found bottom. The Dow closed at 6,763.29 and that scares me more than Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden because both are not within my home and our homes but this financial beast is. There is your real terrorist, folks.
SHARE Thursday, October 9, 2008 Economically, Barack Obama is correct in using diplomacy when it comes to Iran
I do think this report on how cuts will have to be made in military spending does bode well for Barack Obama who seeks the use of diplomacy when it comes to countries such as Iran. Given our current economic climate, we cannot continue to fund these endless wars that has been McCain's clarion-call throughout this campaign. Next time you hear McCain state we must fight this war in Iraq to its victory ask him: With what money?
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, May 11, 2009 As an Internet writer: I am thankful I grew up in the age of newspapers
As the Internet has increased in strength over the years and in some instances has now replaced newspapers as the dominant force in information gathering, I have been monitoring the comments section to numerous articles over these past nine years. The examples pointed out above are not isolated cases, but increasing in intensity.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Be gone, Rush Limbaugh and then chair-dance
As I chair-danced, my mind was not on Rush Limbaugh but on one of the most creative artists in my humble opinion and his name is Mick Jagger.
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Dare I say that the Patriot Act should be used on President Bush?
In allowing al Qaeda and the Taliban to flourish as well as funding these groups all of which places our national security at risk, dare I say that President Bush, Vice President Cheney and the rest of them have committed treason? Where are the Patriot Act and the Military Commissions Act when they are needed most?
(10 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 4, 2007 AIPAC, Israel, and the United States, oh my
Our national security demands that we hold Israel equally culpable as we do Iran, Iraq and any other nation. But, with powerful lobbying groups such as AIPAC, our national security is in danger. This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.
SHARE Tuesday, October 7, 2008 In attacking Barack Obama, McCain and Palin have done nothing to soothe a frightened nation
If we are to learn anything from these dismal financial times it is this, John McCain and Sarah Palin do not deserve to be elected to the highest office in the land since by dismissing what we are all going through, they have shown their true colors. God help us all if they are elected.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Virginia Tech was of human loss and not a conspiracy theory
All that lost their lives, were wounded and responded to this on behalf of all of us suffered a terror that none of us can even imagine. All are deserving of our prayers. There is real human suffering going on in Virginia and we must all think of them.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Imagine 47 million of signs stating: "Where's my health care?"
Forget Al Qaeda when the terror that faces millions of Americans is no health insurance. Osama bin Laden is so far out of people's minds as the medical bills come to their homes. Their enemy is not sleeper cells, terrorist cells in a far off land, but their own government as well as insurance companies as well as drug companies.
SHARE Sunday, September 28, 2008 In not voting for the spending bill, McCain abandoned Ohio and Michigan
While McCain said he will support the $700 billion bailout to Wall Street according to Fox, he did not exactly support those living in Michigan and Ohio. McCain had this to say of the bailout bill, "This is something that all of us will swallow hard and go forward with," I wonder how those living on Main Street in both of those states feel right now. Do the voters in Ohio and Michigan feel abandoned by McCain?
SHARE Wednesday, March 24, 2010 An open-letter to Cong. Tim Bishop of New York who voted yes to h/c reform
I know we differ when it comes to abortion, but frankly as a person who hates abortion, I am so sick of abortion being used as a primary issue to divide this nation. Where are my pro-life brethren when it comes to killing innocent people through war in both Iraq and Afghanistan? They are silent!
SHARE Monday, May 28, 2007 Raymond J. Keating, wrongly targets Democrats in not supporting the troops
While many are angry with the Democratic leadership as I am in handing President Bush a blank-check, the one thing that I do take away from their actions is at least they tried to get our troops out of harms way. At times, I do believe it is the duty of our elected officials to take care of our troops instead of keeping them in the meat grinder known as the Iraq War.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, August 31, 2007 Sgt. Dave Karsnia: "No wonder why we're going down the tubes,"
Instead of being in some lavatory stall allegedly trying to engage in sexual activity, he should have been in Washington, D.C. engaging in ending this madness known as the Iraq War. To Senator Craig, Iraqi children are dying at the behest of this government and how dare you allegedly engage in this lewd behavior.
(7 comments) SHARE Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Health insurance brings peace of mind: Those without live in terror
Every citizen of this country deserves quality health insurance. But, the sad and angering fact is that these politicians do not see it as we do. With the snap of a finger, you may be the next to go without health insurance. Do you feel the terror yet?
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Babies need stuff
If you are a parent who has not had 'the talk' with your child as far as sex education, just look above at the cost of raising your new grandchild. If you are a man or woman who does not use any form of protection when having sex: Are you astounded by the prices above when that baby is born?
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, February 13, 2009 A message to Republicans and others: This economic crisis is our new security threat
those like McConnell, Boehner, Limbaugh, Coulter and any within the mainstream media who are talking down this stimulus package and President Barack Obama's presidency itself, you are all a threat to our national security. Even those who smite President Obama such as Senator Gregg did the day before the Stimulus Bill is to be voted on are as well.
SHARE Tuesday, November 25, 2008 In this fiscal crisis, the brown-bag lunch is in vogue and Happy Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving Day just two days away and with some food pantries finding themselves bare, see what you have within your home and take time to donate it to them. Many supermarkets such as my local Waldbaums have put together brown-bags and contained within them are all the ingredients a needy family will need to cook up their own feast of Thanksgiving.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, April 17, 2009 Ground Zero site to be completed in decades? Such stupidity.
We are a country that has sent several manned missions to the moon and it is taking this long to build on that site? We have sent several unmanned missions to Mars and here we still are with nothing at Ground Zero to commemorate those who died as planes crashed into those buildings.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, March 5, 2010 As a pro-life advocate, I demand that Rep. Stupak stand down
To Rep. Stupak, you say you are pro-life and to that I add: HAH! When over 45 thousand people die each year due to a lack of health insurance, their lives are over with because of our government's lack of will and courage to save them. They are forever dead!
SHARE Monday, April 9, 2007 Blow-back: Comparing Saddam Hussein to Che Guevara
In closing, it is up to you to inform yourself how these devastating blow-backs have affected the United States and you as an American citizen. We have used the CIA in Iran, the Congo which led to the deaths of 3.7 million people and in other countries. All of this was done in your name. Now what are you going to do with this information? I hope that you use it somehow.
(15 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Roland W. Burris should be appointed to the Illinois senate seat
I will go on record citing that those who refuse to seat Governor Blagojevich's pick should re-think their decision and approve of Roland W. Burris to fill that senate seat. We as a country can separate the appointer from the appointee. We must change direction in this country for the people who voted for it and let the judicial process deal with Governor Blagojevich. It is after all the American way.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 5, 2009 In light of Fort Hood: Michelle Bachmann, shut the hell up!
To my fellow Americans from coast-to-coast, when will you tell these extreme right-wing nut-cases presently in congress who will deny you healthcare yet funds these wars to quite frankly, SHUT THE HELL UP!?
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 27, 2007 Cartoonist, Steve Breen wins my 'Depravity Award'
No, Steve Breen it is not me who should be shamed, it is you. You are what is wrong with this country. Tonight, most likely an innocent Iraqi child is dying a horrible death and you think that is funny? Most likely today a soldier died a horrible death and you think that is funny?
(9 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 18, 2007 "Help what have I done?" The abridgement of free speech
I have often said of our founders, they were geniuses when it came to drafting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They must be saying how dumb some are for not upholding these rights guaranteed to 'we the people'.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 20, 2007 The Declaration of Independence
In hearing this declaration read and reading its transcript, several passages do stick out. I believe many others will stick out as you familiarize yourself with the words coming from this country's founders.
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, March 19, 2007 President Bush, the Iraqi people are not collateral damage they are victims
I am sick of the term collateral damage when it comes to their lives being taken and when it pertains to Americans who are killed through acts of terror and hate, we label them victims. That should enrage everyone. The Iraqi people are not collateral damage but victims of these neo-cons who launched their own brand of 9/11 on these innocent people.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, November 26, 2007 Mike Gravel unlike Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama bravely speaks truth to power
some will take this column as an endorsement of Gravel, it is not, it is speaking up for the truth when the truth should and must matter in this country as we go forward. It is also speaking up for those soldiers who have died and have come home maimed for life. It is for the one million innocent Iraqis who have died.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, August 8, 2008 As NY elected officials propose to help aid those with low-cost oil, CITGO has already done it
Yes, I called the office of Senator Kevin Parker along with my own State Senator Ken LaValle as well as my State Assembly Member, Marc Alessi. I actually think I took those that I spoke to at their offices by surprise with my solution. It was like they had never heard of such a solution. Or scratched their heads that a fellow New Yorker actually had a solution.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 26, 2007 Paralyzed Gaza girl, Maria Amin is in need of humanitarian help
As reported by the BBC, "Maria was paralysed from the neck down by an Israeli rocket attack in May 2006." The rocket that maimed Maria was aimed and armed and took the life outright of an Islamic Jihad movement. As a result, Maria is now a quadriplegic who is permanently attached to a ventilator.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, November 3, 2008 Stand your ground on Election Day...It's the line, stupid!
As so many have felt powerless over these many years, now is our time to vote and say to both Bush and McCain we the people reject your polices. The motto of the Obama/Biden campaign has been, "Yes we can" Now let us go out and claim it for ourselves and our country. In essence, it is the line, stupid!
SHARE Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Suffolk County Executive, Steve Levy wins my 'Founding Fathers Award'
I now hand over my 'Founding Fathers Award' to my County Executive, Steve Levy who is remembering who voted him into office in the first place. Those that voted for him are 'we the people'. He has stood by the citizens of this county ever since he was elected.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, September 28, 2007 'Madison' is found safe; Charles Arthur Stiles is now considered a suspect
Child sexual predators are the monsters that lurk within our society and it is up to us to aid law enforcement in their apprehension. Again, if you recognize the picture of Stiles within my previous piece, please call the numbers above.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 23, 2007 California wildfires: Those who bash Californians need to grow up
I think that some Americans need to grow up and seek the advice of those who are still apart of America's 'Greatest Generation'. This group of people were the can do Americans and would not have reacted in such a juvenile and hateful manner.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Swine Flu: The words of Gavin DeBecker ring true
In watching the media's coverage of the 'Swine Flu' story, already they are doing one heck of a job scaring the bejesus of we the people. We are seeing masks being worn and while it may be warranted health wise, the images translate to us we are in a dire emergency. Are we?
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Michelle Obama reminded all of that empty seat at the table
She did remind all that an unforgivable war was still being fought when she said, "The military families who say grace each night with an empty seat at the table. The servicemen and women who love this country so much, they leave those they love most to defend it."
(9 comments) SHARE Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Death is death, no matter the victim: War versus abortion clinics
We have always been a nation of killing fields. Just look at the evidence since it is right before you. Through the CIA, we have toppled governments where death has occurred and what makes any pro-life movement think they can save American babies while babies in far off lands have also suffered greatly?
(5 comments) SHARE Sunday, October 7, 2007 Women and children in the Congo are literally being wiped off the face of the map
In reading this article, a saying kept rolling around in my head, "Evil prevails when good men do nothing" and it certainly appears as if evil resides in the Congo and our government is not stepping up to the plate to help these innocent victims.
SHARE Monday, October 13, 2008 In canvassing a neighborhood in Ohio, Barack Obama was practicing retail-politics
My suggestion to the Obama campaign is to set aside a good block of time by practicing retail-politics, because you are after all selling yourself to the voter(s). They too need to kick the tires so to speak to see how you personally interact with them. That may be the very tactic which in affect seals the deal.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Will the children of today become the next 'Greatest Generation'?
How we will all come out of this is still the great unknown, but what we as boomers who are now parents must do, must teach our children is this lesson: Nothing is owed to you and if you truly wish something, it is up to you to figure out how to get it as you do grow up.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, July 5, 2007 In sparing Libby, Pres. Bush built an IED that blew up the judicial system
Through this commutation which a full pardon has not been ruled out by President Bush, what he did was spit in the face of that jury and juries across this nation hearing other cases. He (Bush) once again, subverted the rule of law. He might as well have built an IED and blew up the judicial system.
SHARE Friday, November 7, 2008 After voting in the presidential race: Keep on voting...You may just like it
With this past presidential race now behind us, one has to wonder if young voters, first time voters and minorities will show up to vote in 2009. Is their such an urgency to GOTV in these local races in off-year elections? Not really. I guess voting for one's local candidate is not as important and nothing can be farther from the truth.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Pres. Obama: As we have spent $1 trillion on war, did Al Qaeda win?
Millions who are unemployed or underemployed do not fear Al Qaeda. What they fear is the next bill coming to their homes which they cannot afford to pay. They most of all fear an eviction notice where many have worked tireless hours in search of their American dream.
(10 comments) SHARE Sunday, January 4, 2009 We need to save newspapers...So, go out and buy one today!
I would say that purchasing and reading newspapers is more democratic since the price is more reasonable than buying a computer and then the ISP service. Oh and then one has to purchase the software to upload onto their computer and that too costs money.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Hecklers at town-halls are a selfish bunch as people die without healthcare
I would love to know the opinions of those who have died due to lack of medical insurance are thinking right at this very moment as these hecklers shut down these town-halls. Oh wait, I cannot due to the fact they are DEAD!
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Osama bin Laden says he is a martyr? No, he is a coward
I do think that the only significant moment would be his capture. I want for his victims to find a sense of closure as he is tried in our courts, convicted and ultimately faces his just punishment. Maybe then he can fulfill the very definition of a martyr, but for now, he is a coward.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, August 28, 2009 Hear the Liberal lion's roar and get healthcare passed
To conservatives who believe that a government run healthcare system would include a ‘death panel', again, I say nonsense. Just look at how private insurance agencies who profit will at times deny claim benefits to realize that they are truly the active ‘death panel'.
SHARE Thursday, March 5, 2009 Hospice professionals are the heroes in our midst
Many hospice programs rely heavily upon donations because some of who they treat do not have health insurance and while one may feel cash-strapped right now due to this cruel economy where billions of our tax dollars are being used to keep financial institutions alive, any donation you can make is vital. At least, you will feel your money is being spent more wisely.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Both Bush and Bernanke did bailout Wall Street and the DOW still plunged
I would like to know why the DOW did crash by that amount even when the financial markets were infused with billions of dollars in cash and without congress lifting a finger to come to the rescue.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, May 4, 2009 Swine flu: Keeping it in perspective in relation to other diseases
Is this a case of making much a do about nothing? No, since people were infected and in the case of that toddler in Texas; death occurred. I just think we need to keep this flu in perspective with other diseases which have taken the lives of so many people and will continue to do so.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 29, 2007 Congress should deliver the war supplemental bill in a flag-draped coffin
The war supplemental bill should be delivered to Pres. Bush in a flag-draped coffin signifying what this war has cost the American people. Just think of the symbolism if our congress delivered it in that fashion.
SHARE Thursday, April 29, 2010 The spirits of the Gulf and the mines
I do not like to trample upon one's spiritual beliefs, but couldn't those who died within these two accidents be telling us all something? We hear from the politicians and pundits as well as the energy executives, but what of the spirits who may still be with us?
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, December 21, 2007 Note to Canada: Pedophiles are terrorists...Why such a lenient sentence of one?
World governments often think that terrorism is a result of terrorists bombing places and taking the lives of the innocent. I would go them one better, pedophiles are equally terrorizing the innocent especially the most innocent, our children.
(7 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 18, 2007 Those who oppose AIPAC and CUFI are caught in the realm of nightmares
Those of us who do go up against these organizations are the ones truly looking out for the safety and security of this nation as we will equally go up against any terrorist organization like al Qaeda. I do not see a difference in any of these organizations and given our recent history; do you?
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 21, 2007 Cable News: I long for the days of "We now resume normal broadcasting"
It used to be if there was a major news story, the networks would break into regular programs with breaking news. They did straight reporting of the facts and did not look to dissect the story similar to a science student dissecting a frog in class. When they had nothing else to offer us, they would say, "We now resume normal broadcasting" and only break in if new events occurred.
SHARE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Based on a Politico.com article: I am sick of game-playing politicians
So, game-playing politicians, tell us how you will help us with detailed plans instead of floating a picture of a hug between two politicians. If you are successful in your campaign, the hardest part is now upon you to actually get the people's business done. My question is by using tactics like these: Are you even up for the job?
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 20, 2007 Seven more U.S. Soldiers Died Today
In closing, my prayers go out to the family members who lost their loved ones today over in Iraq. One doesn't even know how to express our collective sympathies anymore when this government refuses to listen.
(5 comments) SHARE Friday, October 5, 2007 Mike Gravel: I love my country, and I love the human race
After viewing the interview spotlighting Mike Gravel, Bobby Kennedy's voice spoke to me when he once said, "There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were and ask why not."After these seven long and arduous years, I long to dream of things that never were and I do ask; why not?
(6 comments) SHARE Saturday, July 28, 2007 No "victory for all Americans" was had in Hazelton, Pa., Senator Obama
I would first like to ask the fine senator just how this ruling is a victory for all Americans when millions of Americans expressed their outrage when it came to this 'Grand Compromise' piece of legislation.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The Ineptitude of the US Gov't in Continuing the War in Afghanistan
To the war-hawks of this nation: Exactly how many years do you want to spend fighting this war? One year, two years, five years or a war without end? If you are in support of fighting a perpetual battle, then, hawks, you are fools! And some of you call yourselves fiscal conservatives. To that I add: Hah!
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, April 7, 2007 President Bush, our military deserve a vacation away from Iraq
I do suppose that many across America especially those families whose loved one continue to serve this country with pride do wish they can have a vacation from President Bush. I do believe they want a president who will bring their loved ones back home to them. Our military deserve a vacation away from Iraq. We owe them that much.
SHARE Friday, May 4, 2007 To the GOP: I still like Ike
If the Republican Party kept to his principles and not veered right, I would still be a Republican today. I highly doubt that President Eisenhower would have approved of the militarization of space, but to feed the needs of America's people.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 11, 2008 By invading Pakistan, is Bush going to help McCain by finding Osama bin Laden?
The question should be put towards Bush if his plan is to go in and capture Osama bin Laden: What took you so long? As Sarah Palin stated of that bridge to no where, "Thanks but no thanks" we should all be saying to McCain and the Republicans on Election Day, "Thanks but no thanks"
(9 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 5, 2009 To the Republican members of the senate....Pass the stimulus package NOW!
All of you who grab the cameras act as if your party won on November 4th, 2008 when the complete opposite happened. We as a people exiled you. No, you did not get your trip to Disney World, but were exiled to the farthest reaches of this planet given your past and dismal record these past eight years.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 14, 2009 The passage of the Stimulus Bill: Words like infrastructure truly excite me
Some women can look to a man wearing a Giorgio Armani suit on Wall Street and say, does he ever look sharp, but to me, let me see a man wearing jeans and a hard-hat. The cologne they wear is the cologne of a hard-days work.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 26, 2007 Give the gavel to Gravel
I would have loved to have heard more from him. Gravel even chided MSNBC's, Brian Williams stating, "I feel like a potted plant up here," To be honest, not enough questions were posed to this candidate, but to the other well known candidates. Again, it is a case of the media selecting who our candidate will be. It should be the people who decide.
(8 comments) SHARE Monday, August 27, 2007 Terrorists are cowards and get no sympathy from me
Any terrorist that decides to blow him/herself up in a crowded restaurant as was the case in Bali, Indonesia, a subway in London, a busy market place in Israel or fly jets into buildings, in all cases those that took the lives of these innocents are cowards. A brave madman with a bone to pick with those that they are angry with, would decide to take their argument right to the person they have a grievance with.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, August 28, 2008 In voting for McCain, some Clinton supporters are dishonoring her
Senator Hillary Clinton, to her credit, has been outspoken on the health care crisis facing this nation for decades. Presently there are 47 million people who do not have it, and those numbers should count more than the 18 million who voted for her in the primaries.
(5 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 31, 2009 When disaster strikes, we are all Americans
Whether you are a journalist paid or unpaid, a pundit, an elected leader sent to Washington, D.C. to serve at the will of the people or the American people: All need to understand that we are all Americans, and no one should be treated differently when disaster strikes.
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, September 4, 2009 Why are those without healthcare at town halls treated like Al Qaeda?
I wish to God I knew why those without health insurance are treated like Al Qaeda in these town hall meetings. Can't Americans feel any compassion towards their fellow citizens anymore? Evidence throughout this summer proves NO!
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Lady Liberty will cry and her torch extinguished if the GOP kills off our American auto industry
I would like to know whatever happened to America first which has been a rallying cry to support our country throughout these past eight years. I guess those are just meaningless words to these GOP cronies who would rather blame the workers and make them the scape-goats for this systemic problem that can be solved with great American determination.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, August 30, 2009 Good bye, Senator Edward M. Kennedy: Be at peace and rest
In between meeting up again with past members of his family who went before him, I am most assured he was smiling down from the heavens above. One can almost hear his befallen brothers, Joe, Jack and Bobby saying: “You fulfilled your destiny in the service of mankind. Now rest my brother.â€
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, June 8, 2007 Congress should have debated the Iraq War like they did the illegal immigration bill
I was only happy to see those who backed this horrific bill publicly humiliated. To the presidential candidates of both parties, it is your primary duty to stand on the side of legal citizens of this country. After all, it will be legal citizens of this country who will be going to the polls. My message to congress is get back to work on behalf of legal American citizens.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Act to keep the 'Islanders' team from leaving
So, my challenge to the elected officials in both Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead, the time has come for you to shoot the puck through the goal so the Islanders can stay and thousands put back to work. It is truly stimulative and that is exactly the medicine the doctor ordered for an ailing economy.
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 12, 2007 America's day of infamy was when the Bush V. Gore case was decided
The people were denied their voice on that day and we must always be mindful that it should never happen again. Bush always states that our soldiers are dying for our freedoms and one of those freedoms is to have every vote counted. His very presence in office and by the means he obtained it besmirches the honor and duty to all that serve this country.
SHARE Tuesday, September 8, 2009 I know first-hand that Joe Kennedy serves the public good in heading Citizens Energy Corp.
As some within this country castigate the president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez by stating he hates America, let me say nothing can be farther from the truth. It is through President Chavez's love for the poor that Joe Kennedy is able to help heat the homes of America's poor and I have seen it first hand.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Uphold the rule of law and do away with 'Sanctuary Cities'
According to 'Lou Dobbs Tonight', "Newark's sanctuary policies protect illegal aliens, even those charged with commission of crimes. Now, one City Councilman is pushing to change the sanctuary policy." Newark, NJ can certainly use a mayor like the Hazleton mayor, Lou Barletta.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Elliot Spitzer forced Alan Hevesi to resign and he must do the same
I am calling upon every single Democratic leader demanding that Spitzer resign so that we as a state can heal. I am calling upon them to do so since we have bigger problems to solve such as our $5 billion dollar budget deficit that affects each and every New Yorker. While many New Yorkers suffer, Eliot Spitzer's libido did not suffer.
(12 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 12, 2007 The Punishment of Imus: What about Coulter and Limbaugh?
Any apology if given frequently holds little meaning and sincerity. After a while it becomes just words without feeling behind it. He is not the first and only one, and will not be the last. But, what he said on his radio simulcast pails in comparison to the many demonic rants of Ann Coulter.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, May 18, 2007 URGENT: Tell the Michigan GOP chair NO to censoring Cong. Ron Paul
I want you also to remind him how patriot blood namely our soldiers has been and continues to be spilled in protection of our right to speak out freely. Tell him he is not supporting the troops by abridging free speech.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, May 27, 2007 To Pres. Bush and Congress, 3,451 soldiers will never enjoy another vacation
In reading that 3,451 soldiers are now dead, they will never see another vacation as President Bush heads off to Crawford, Texas this summer for his normal one-month retreat from the people's White House. In reading of this staggering number our congressional members will also enjoy their vacations when they are not in session.
(14 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 20, 2007 Pres. Bush should apologize and not Rep. Pete Stark
I have seen far more graphic photos coming out of this heinous war and you tell me if Rep. Pete Stark should apologize. I think that it is President Bush who owes an apology to our military, those who have died while serving and especially to the Iraqi people.
(10 comments) SHARE Tuesday, May 8, 2007 The turnip-truck government
In the movie 'Forrest Gump', Forrest Gump states, "Stupid is as stupid does" and in the past six going on seven years, I have also come to a conclusion we have a stupid is as stupid does government. Yet, I am supposed to believe that these bozos were capable of pulling off 9/11?
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, November 16, 2007 Mike Gravel could have challenged Clinton to filibuster to end this war
He could have stated to the front-runner, Senator Hillary Clinton: Why aren't you filibustering to end this war given the fact you have said power? I would have loved to have heard any response coming from the senator since she is my senator.
(4 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 21, 2009 Still a turnip-truck government when it comes to Guantanamo Bay
As we laboriously sit on our thumbs thinking of ways of how to handle the closing of Guantanamo Bay and what to do with those held there, I am still of the firm opinion we still have a turnip-truck government. Note to senators and to the White House: Call up Indonesia.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Why so many Democratic losses?
Citizens are not really paying attention to far-away wars or who this country helps, they are paying attention to their personal bills such as, mortgages, property taxes and utility bills.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 15, 2007 The debasement of food: Do you still feel like saying, 'Super-size' me?
As the congress just approved another $50 billion dollars to fund this obscene war over in Iraq in which many Iraqis are now starving, there has been an increase of people going hungry in this country. Bush is not the sole person to blame. The blame falls equally upon our congress.
SHARE Saturday, July 14, 2007 Steve Levy leads all by upholding the rule of law
With President Bush's approval ratings basically in the dumpster along with congress whose approval ratings are lower that is not the case with County Executive, Steve Levy who enjoys the overwhelming support of Suffolk County residents.
(3 comments) SHARE Monday, September 24, 2007 Note to Condoleezza Rice: Americans and not Israelis should be our top priority
It is time for our government to represent our needs as a people. If this editorial should inspire you to take action in some way, please let it be for you to call your elected officials to cut off the aid to Israel. We simply cannot afford it. Tell them of your needs and of how you have suffered throughout the years.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, February 20, 2009 To Feminists for Life: Let speakers fund their own trips
Instead of sending speakers to a myriad of conferences, send your hard-earned dollars to numerous children's agencies whose budgets have been drastically cut because of this economic downturn. They can really use your help.
SHARE Sunday, April 8, 2007 Do news studios turn broadcasters into Stepford wives?
I think Geraldo would be wise to get out of the studio more and be out amongst the people. Perhaps he will regain his soul and compassion. At times we are all better when we turn off the idiot box and connect with one another.
SHARE Thursday, September 20, 2007 Cong. Walter Jones receives my 'Founding Fathers Award'
In going about your normal Saturday routines, please think of Congressman Walter Jones sitting in his office writing those "mea-culpa" letters to those family members left behind. This is truly the act of a courageous and just man. God bless him.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, January 12, 2009 Joe the Plumber must be following Ari Fleisher's motto of "Watch what you say"
My reaction is unbelievable that someone who now calls himself a reporter, a journalist or whatever would in his role as such trample on the first amendment to the United States Constitution. What is he following? Ari Fleisher's (Bush's first press secretary) golden rule of "Watch what you say"?
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 30, 2008 We must ask of McCain and Palin: How long these wars?
Now is the time that we seize the day along with Barack Obama and Joe Biden to bring a responsible end to this war in Iraq, because if we do not we must all ask should McCain and Palin prevail: How long these wars and this war to be specific?
(5 comments) SHARE Friday, October 12, 2007 To Al Gore, I thirst to drink from the cup of intelligence
From the bottom of our hearts, Mr. Gore, thank you for your selfless work on behalf of this planet and congratulations on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. This is a prize that no judicial body can take away from you.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 15, 2007 We must decide who stays on air through the power of the purse
I still feel that Don Imus was singled out in which there are literally many who have had a long laundry list of bad behavior on television and radio similar to Don Imus. Yet people like Limbaugh, O'Reilly and Nancy Grace remain on the air.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Gov. Bill Richardson's experience proves he has the right stuff
If I am going to back any candidate, they must have the experience behind them and right now the candidate of my choice is Governor Bill Richardson. In my opinion, he can truly be the uniter.
SHARE Saturday, December 22, 2007 Heaven came to us all through Yousiff: A Christmas message
As I was trying to think of a Christmas theme to write about this year, my involvement in this story to help a child named Yousiff was my miracle. Yousiff touched me in so many ways and if I could visit him, it would be to say, "Thank you, Yousiff"
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, February 20, 2009 Become a citizen realtor to help our country
Unlike licensed realtors, you who live in these communities know the 411 concerning them. You know the neighbors, the schools and area places to visit such as a beach or a park. More importantly, you can fill in what you find attractive in living there. Be proud of where you live and talk it up!
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, June 14, 2008 Tim Russert Remembered: Who saw telling the story as a duty to the American people
The next generation of journalists should all aspire and desire to be a Tim Russert, a Peter Jennings, an Edward R. Murrow and the countless others who knew in their hearts that telling the story was a duty to their fellow Americans.
SHARE Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Due to the economy: Mass transportation on LI first: 'Walkable places' second
At this point due to the recession and yes foreclosures: Who is fiscally safe to purchase a newly built home, even with the amenities of mass transportation? Given our high tax bracket, high utility rates, high property taxes and such: Who can afford to purchase one of these newly proposed homes? The answer is NO ONE!
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 10, 2007 Scooter Libby deserves no pardon and Bush should be held accountable
How dare any politician and pundit out there state that Scooter Libby is deserving of any pardon. Any citizen that knowingly breaks the law must face punishment if the American legal system is to remain a constant. If one person is given a pardon after breaking the law then the system itself is broken. A jury's verdict must be upheld and respected and yes even if a juror feels some sympathy towards the defendant.
SHARE Monday, September 17, 2007 On Constitution Day, My 'Founding Fathers Award' goes to Sen. Robert Byrd
To close out this piece, I hereby award my 'Founding Fathers Award' to Senator Robert Byrd and ask that my readers demand answers from their elected officials asking them how this war is legal. Our founders would have expected 'we the people' to do so.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 19, 2007 Do Iraqis equate President Bush to Cho Seung-Hui?
Their terror has gone on long enough. It is not just one day of suffering, hiding behind anything they can to distance themselves from bullets or any number of armaments used in this war; this has been their daily life for over four years now.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 13, 2007 What to do about Iraq?: The hubris of the United States Congress
As Congress continues to exhibit their verbal diarrhea deciding what to do about Iraq, each and every American should tell them, the time to leave Iraq is now. This was and still is an illegal occupation of a sovereign country and the sooner each and every one of us wraps our brain around that one, the longer this will drag out. What to do with Iraq? That question only shows our hubris.
(6 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 10, 2007 To the GOP: President Bush's legacy and war are not worth saving
The list is endless of how America's needs are not being attended to and have not been for years. If one is to believe that this new Republican Party is controlled by evangelical Christians then all of you do need a come to Jesus realization that this war must be ended and protecting President Bush's legacy goes against every Christian belief that I know.
(7 comments) SHARE Thursday, November 22, 2007 Is Pres. Bush endorsing Senator Clinton?
I will let you decide whether or not there is a cozy relationship between both and perhaps the next time she attacks President Bush, one must wonder why. Or is this simply a case where, politics makes strange bedfellows?
SHARE Friday, August 24, 2007 Lessons drawn from an Iraqi boy named, Youssif
There must be a lesson here when complete strangers will come to the aid of these children of war. They are first brought to our attention by the media and that is when we do react and take a stand against powerful forces that look to rip the humanity from all of us. War after all is as inhumane as it gets.
SHARE Sunday, June 3, 2007 Suffer the children of Iraq, a photo essay
They like American children deserved and still deserve to play instead of running for their lives. Yet Washington, D.C. refuses to hear that. May God have mercy on their souls.
SHARE Friday, September 7, 2007 Personalizing the victims of war and happy birthday, Maria Amin
There is a certain genius in naming these victims since profilers who deal with serial killers often use the name of the victim to make those responsible for kidnapping see them as human beings and not objects.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Let us bank on hope instead of fear and elect Barack Obama our next president
Senator Obama has given us a closing summation and now it is time to help not only him, but ourselves and make sure that we get out the vote for Barack Obama and make him our next president. Let us bank on hope instead of fear. We must keep the Obama/Biden campaign motto in our minds and hearts and that is, "Yes, we can!"
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 3, 2007 To end the war in Iraq; whatever happened to Senate Rule 22?
While the senate Democrats hope for the "landscape to change in the coming months" one thing will not change is that our troops will continue to die along with innocent Iraqis. And we elect these senators, why?
SHARE Friday, July 17, 2009 Walter Cronkite Taught Me What Was News Instead Of Noise
Thank you, Mr. Cronkite for helping me understand my world while growing up. As you were invited into my living room each night, you never disappointed me. In fact, I learned from you. You taught me what was news and what was noise.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, April 20, 2007 How can we restore civility and the art of listening?
Maybe we need a new breed of leadership in Washington, D.C. that can bring both sides to the table in order to make things better for all of us, or maybe we should show our elected leaders by our own willingness to listen. Wouldn't it be funny if we came together leaving the politicians in the dust? Now that idea I find amusing.
(5 comments) SHARE Thursday, October 25, 2007 President Bush, does the name Luis Posada Carriles ring a bell as you lecture Cuba?
If Bush wishes to extend any olive-branch to the people of Cuba, it is up to him to send Luis Posada Carriles packing. It is up to him to extradite Carriles to Venezuela who has consistently called for this action. He does not get to lecture Cubans when we have in our midst a monster that killed many of their countrymen back in October of 1976.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 21, 2007 An expression of thanks on this Thanksgiving Day
Lastly and again to those who have read my columns and have disagreed with my prose, I also wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. The lesson I have learned during these past seven years as a freelance writer is that we truly have the freedom to disagree with each other. We should all be thankful for that. I am thankful that you at least take time to care when some seem so distant or oblivious to what is going on.
SHARE Monday, July 13, 2009 My letter to Newsday citing Suffolk County's pathetic bus system
To those politicos who have the power of the purse, here is an experiment to try. Pretend you do not drive or have a car, and figure out how in the world you are going to get to work, shopping, a doctor's appointment for one day.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, January 22, 2010 Those without healthcare should make it a point to die on the Capitol Steps
Given the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court gave these unbridled powers to the corporations without any protest coming from the American people, those without health insurance should make it a point to die on the Capitol Steps right at the politician's feet.
(7 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 16, 2007 To Nancy Pelosi with 1 million Iraqis dead; when will impeachment be on the table?
To the American people, one million innocent Iraqis blood is now on your hands. It is time to hold both Bush and Cheney responsible. The time has come to call for both of their impeachments and ultimately for the both of them to stand trial for crimes against humanity. When exactly will your outrage come? Your silence is deafening.
SHARE Saturday, March 31, 2007 The 'Choking Game' update: Lives and promises taken by this game
As we all look for high-risk children who are in danger of getting high such as those who may come from broken families, read this, "These children don't do drugs or skip school. They have loving, involved parents who praise their accomplishments and support them when they are struggling."
(7 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Israel, stand on your own two feet and stop relying on the United States
In closing to those polled, what I do suggest is that you demand of your government some heavy diplomatic lifting to iron out your differences with Iran. Tell them they are to send a diplomatic force to Tehran and they do not come home until there is a verifiable peace between both of your nations. As an American citizen, I do not want anymore blood on my hands.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, December 10, 2007 Note to Israel in dealing with the Gaza: "Let those people go"
to the State of Israel, my words are clear when it comes to those living in the Gaza, let those people go and let them get the medical care they so rightly deserve.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, April 26, 2007 Message to Rudy Giuliani: Are you certifiably insane?
I do believe if Al Gore went onto become our president, he would have paid attention to the Hart/Rudman report on terrorism. He would have paid attention to a counter-terrorism expert in Richard Clarke who warned President Bush of the impending threat of al Qaeda. You would not have seen a President Gore fix the intelligence to meet any plans on attacking Iraq.
SHARE Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Cynthia G. Scott is the winner of my Founding Fathers award
I want to congratulate Ms. Scott in her stance that registries do very little to protect our children. Her statement in part stated that the use of these registries would be "creating a false sense of security for the public" says it all.
SHARE Wednesday, August 27, 2008 McCain's Karl Rove tactics can be answered back by his temper
In one commercial that McCain is using pitting Clinton against Obama which calls into question Obama's readiness to be commander in chief if that three o'clock in the morning call should come; if I were a Karl Rove type I could use McCain's infamous temper to counter that.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, July 16, 2007 Party elites are wrong to bar candidates such as Mike Gravel from debates
One has to believe that supporters of these 'lower-tier' candidates on both sides of the political aisle are feeling great umbrage at these front runners looking to take their candidates out of any debate. In fact, I would suspect that supporters are looking at these front runners seeing the sheer hubris on their part.
SHARE Saturday, September 22, 2007 In collecting data on traveling Americans 'we the people' have lost our country
As I was thinking of these drivers licenses that Spitzer wants to give out to illegals, I thought to myself, we lost our country only to wake up to read where it will be legals that are being monitored. I will put it bluntly; have American citizens become second class people within their own country?
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, March 7, 2007 The blonde bimbette known as Ann Coulter
Some would say, just ignore her, but how can one ignore the hate that comes from her mouth? That only allows the hate to fester and grow. At every point, it is up to intelligent people to speak up against such stupidity. And yes, Ann, that is precisely what you are. Stupid!
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, March 8, 2007 Message to Jenna Bush: The Congolese children have no hope as they are raped
As we all know the use of condoms is the best way to stop the transmission of HIV and AIDS. One wonders if Jenna Bush through her internship has promoted the use of this birth control measure. If so, the religious evangelicals will not like it since their message is one of abstinence. In some parts of the world when it comes to sex children are raped.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, April 4, 2007 The Life and Death of a Soldier
When his body came home to her, she claimed it and wanted to kiss his gentle lips once more. She was told his body was not in the condition for her to do just that and the anger and sadness took hold of her. She could not even kiss her beloved husband one last time.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, October 1, 2007 America needs a president who does not apply fear wastefully
We are deserving of a president who does not apply fear wastefully in which 'we the people' can honor this president's intuitive signals without the denial of them. That is the leadership we need going forward. Is there that dynamic leader out there willing to rise to this immense challenge, 'we the people' only pray so.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 23, 2009 An idea how to help the Clinton Global Initiative
Many within our United States congress have been obstructionists towards healthcare for all and simply by purchasing food items that are healthier for the poor to eat, we can change the healthcare system. Instead of the poor in our society having to eat a burger from one of these burger chains, they can gain sustenance from a box of pasta with the sauce that goes with it.
SHARE Tuesday, August 21, 2007 The June Cleavers of this country should have backed Al Gore in 2000
If hindsight is truly twenty-twenty it is my opinion that these Evangelicals namely Baptists bet on the wrong horse if they wanted women home bare feet and pregnant by supporting George W. Bush. They should have backed a man who would have given many women the self-permission and breathing room to stay at home if she believed that running the home was her top priority. That man is former Vice President Al Gore.
SHARE Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Sen. Jim DeMint and Bill Kristol are miscreants who offer nothing
They are zealots and miscreants as far as I am concerned when this country does have serious problems to solve and America should rise in anger towards obstructionists like them and say: "ENOUGH and SHUT UP!"
SHARE Wednesday, August 22, 2007 The Iraq War: An American made holocaust
While many of these deaths may have occurred due to the insurgents we are now fighting, we lit the fuse that created this holocaust. Some will write me angry emails telling me not to even label this loss of life as such, but when you have an astounding number of lives lost; what would you call it?
SHARE Saturday, March 3, 2007 Supporting our troops is more than a yellow ribbon, but bringing them home
Now is the time for congress to do their job by bringing our soldiers home. It is the job of all Americans to send that message to their respective officials. It is time that we protect our soldiers as they have done so for years protecting all of us.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, May 25, 2007 Memorial Day is to honor bravery and not to look upon cowards
In closing, we the American people ask that you not attend one single Memorial Day parade. That day is reserved to honor the deaths of our brave soldiers and not to look upon cowards.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 2, 2007 A tribute to our nation's laborers
There are just so many more jobs to list and if I have not listed your profession, my thanks goes out to you as well. This is your day and we as a nation must all pay tribute to our nation's workers. Thank you, laborers!
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 23, 2007 The war in Iraq is but a Ponzi scheme
More than likely should a blow-back occur and I do feel it is only a matter of time we shall see one, the political elites will be sheltered. It will be you and me who will become its next victims. Both innocent Iraqis and innocent Americans have had and will continue to have blood spilled as a result of this Ponzi scheme.
(11 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 3, 2007 The inefficacy of government and why I am a Lou Dobbs voter
I have to agree with Lou Dobbs when he says that Americans are getting a "belly full" meaning they are fed up. By the way on last night's show he (Dobb's) stated that an increasing amount of presidential candidates are paying attention to what they term Lou Dobbs voters and count me in as one of them. I for one have had my belly full of these politicians.
SHARE Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Could Broadwater LNG terminal become Long Island's cauldron of chaos?
Senator Clinton has long opposed this Broadwater terminal for environmental reasons. But, it got me thinking of what if scenarios should this terminal and others like it be placed within the Long Island Sound.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, July 2, 2007 Ramos and Compean and not Libby deserves a presidential pardon
Libby's impending prison sentence would have been served at a Club Med style federal prison which houses minimum security prisoners. Meanwhile Ramos and Compean are serving hard time in which Ramos is housed in solitary confinement so that other inmates do not kill him.
(12 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 16, 2008 A letter sent to DNC Chair, Howard Dean on behalf of Gravel and Kucinich
We the people deserve to hear from candidates like former Senator Mike Gravel and Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Our founders would be ashamed not only at you, your party, the Republican Party, but they would be spinning in their graves seeing a media abridge free speech.
SHARE Monday, September 8, 2008 McCain should have put 'Country First' by showing up for key votes
McCain missed his 43rd straight vote, this on the $2.9 trillion budget outline." Yet we as Americans are supposed to believe him when it comes to our tax dollars and how they are being spent? How can he miss such an important vote? The reformer, McCain cut and run on this one.
(6 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 17, 2008 My hat's off to all obituary writers...In reaction to my Tim Russert piece
To those obit reporters, you are doing some of the best work that is out there. You are celebrating a person's life for those left behind instead of tearing them down in front of all of us. My hat's off to you.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 19, 2007 The Voices of Katrina
Without further adieu, I now give you the voices of Katrina as they continue to suffer. They are after all, your fellow Americans.
SHARE Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Edwards and Snow remind us that cancer is an equal opportunity terrorist
In both the Edwards and Snow cases it brings up a topic that I do think that all Americans can get behind. Right now, we have the war on terror, so it begs the question; why not a war on cancer or similar diseases that takes the lives of countless Americans each year?
(5 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 13, 2007 Just go away, President Bush...A letter to the Washington Post
Anytime that you see an article with Bush giving 'we the people' a directive, what plans he has in the works or his conduct of this war, just get to your keys and fire off a letter. Let us do so in defense of all those who have died during his administration.
SHARE Monday, March 26, 2007 Bush's ominous statement in 2000: "They have not led. We will,"
Bush stated of the Clinton/Gore administration, "They have not led. We will," Yes, this Bush administration has led all of us into a darkened abyss, a hell hear on Earth and if they continue to get their way, a possible Armageddon. I do not find any pleasure and there is certainly no joke in that.
SHARE Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Understanding Epilepsy and compassion towards Chief Justice Roberts
End point to this editorial, instead of mocking a man who just suffered a seizure; how about you take the time to read up on this disease? Epilepsy can strike anyone regardless of who they are and at any time. I am sure that those of us who do live with it would love nothing more than an understanding public.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, March 23, 2007 Bush, DeLay, Perle and others are collaborators against American People
Instead of listening to the American people they are listening to Halliburton, Raytheon, AIPAC, and other special interest groups who are acting as collaborators against the American people. At times, I think our own terrorists are those who have been given the power over all of us and they do not reside overseas, but legislate in Washington, D.C.
SHARE Thursday, August 23, 2007 Paying it forward: Help is on its way for burnt Iraqi boy named, Youssif
As reported by CNN, "users responded by the thousands to the story asking how they could help." That is what makes me believe that there is still some good in this world where folks are willing to pay it forward so to speak. It is where they think outside of self. But, more importantly feel outside of self.
(6 comments) SHARE Friday, March 2, 2007 If we dare to imagine, boomers can become our own greatest generation
While we all were paying attention to the musical prophets like John Lennon who sang "Give peace a chance", there were some boomers who were not on the same page as many of us were. They were the Bill Kristols' whose prophet was Leo Strauss the father of the Neo-conservative movement. None of us foresaw men like this someday controlling our government and they did so to our very detriment.
SHARE Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Nine soldiers dead: Will Pres. Bush and the media care of their deaths?
As many watched the Virginia Tech convocation, we saw President Bush along with the First Lady, Laura Bush in attendance. We heard him speak out of these victims deaths, yet this president has never seen fit to attend one memorial service of any of our fallen soldiers. I guess their deaths mean nothing to him.
SHARE Thursday, October 25, 2007 We need to ask 'are' our children learning
Maybe if they see us reading more books or even your daily newspaper, something may click. Instead of saying, "Hey, kids do you want to go to the mall?" instead we say, "Hey, kids let's take a trip to the library." It couldn't hurt; could it?
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 28, 2007 John Pilger: A profile in courage for daring to tell the truth
As I condemned the actions of Tucker Carlson in my last piece, I herald the works of John Pilger who many may not know of but should. I do think if we had courageous journalists such as Pilger broadcasting every single day, this country would be the better for it.
(4 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 30, 2007 Death of democracy at the hands of party elites and the mainstream media
To close out this piece what we have all witnessed in recent years is the true death of our democracy at the hands of both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. We have equally witnessed it coming from the mainstream media.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, July 2, 2009 The true face of politics as 467,000 jobs were shed
According to the Post: "The nation now has 14.7 million people who are looking for a job but can't find one," Yet, it is business as usual when it comes to political organizations as they prostrate themselves asking for donations.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Former Halliburton CEO Cheney laid the wreath as Bush hid on his ranch
Bush chose to snub our veterans and send Vice President Cheney in his place to Arlington National Cemetery. Here we have the former CEO of Halliburton who has made money hand over fist through a company that has profited dearly from this war while our veterans are not treated with the respect they deserve.
SHARE Monday, June 18, 2007 Life is anything but easy for the 'Big Easy'
It was not only the Bush administration but our government that denied our citizens help in the immediate aftermath of this storm. I should know since I was calling as many of our elected official's offices. Even a receptionist of Nancy Pelosi hung up on me twice when I demanded they accept both aid packages with thanks and grace.
SHARE Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Both Pres. Bush and Congress will keep our troops in Iraq
If I were the Amazing Karnac played by the late Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show, I would hold an envelope up to my head which asks, "Will our troops be coming home anytime soon?" I would then open it up only to find the answer to be "No"
SHARE Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The water-boarding of the United States Constitution and the American people
In viewing that commentary by Olbermann one notices a rag stuffed down the throat of a person depicting this torturous technique. As I gazed upon it, I could not help but think that rag symbolized the United States Constitution. It was only a "god damn piece of paper" according to Pres. Bush.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Is there a doctor in the house to help a burnt Iraqi boy?
I would also love to know is there a doctor in the house that can help this little boy since CNN reported, "Doctors told the family there is little more they can do to help Youssif. The family can't afford care outside Iraq." I do think that this is the least we can do to help this little boy considering what we have done to his country.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, September 10, 2007 To Peggy Noonan: What "minority viewpoint"?
At this point, many writers have expressed their outrage at these unending wars and the war in Iraq and we do so in such futility. We keep trying to reach into the hearts and minds of these saber rattlers without any success. We are tired of the rivers of blood and the oceans of tears that has become our modern day world.
(4 comments) SHARE Saturday, October 20, 2007 Those who feel Stark should apologize, are acting as Pres. Bush's enablers
We must remember that literally thousands upon thousands of Iraqi children will never grow up. Those within the military who have been killed will never get to see their children grow up. They need adults speaking out for them.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, November 18, 2007 CNN takes a lashing for using inside-the-Beltway pundits such as Carville
In fact this is what, Markos Moulitsas of the Daily Kos had to say of using Carville, "Would it kill CNN to disclose that James Carville is a partisan Clinton supporter when talking about the presidential race?" That is a very good question coming from Moulitas.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 27, 2007 Gravel: "I am ashamed of you, Hillary"
While some may say that I am unfairly targeting Democrats such as Clinton and Obama, we have to remember that last November; we were told things would change in relation to Iraq. So far from where I sit, nothing has changed. In fact, I feel that it's getting worse.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, March 4, 2007 Can the U.S. support of Israel empower the KKK?
I am extremely concerned when it comes to our support of Israel since I do receive many emails concerning this matter and some of them do border on anti-Semitism or read to me as being blatantly anti-Semitic. Quite frankly that does scare me. Will our continued support of Israel above other nations in the Middle East see a rise in anti-Semitism within this nation that the KKK can exploit?
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, July 27, 2007 Will America ever have a 'Network' moment?
Our government is failing all of us before our very eyes and one wonders just how long it will take for Americans to wake up.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, November 17, 2007 Both CNN and NBC win my Benedict Arnold's award by excluding Mike Gravel
I have not handed out my Benedict Arnold Award in quite sometime and seeing that both NBC and CNN excluded former Senator Mike Gravel from taking part in these debates, they are now the recipients' of my award.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, September 30, 2007 Each nation in the Middle East has the right to exist
I find that the only way to address the instability in the Middle East is for us to leave Iraq and act as honest brokers treating all countries equally. No country in that region should be told their right to exist trumps all others. If we continue down that road, it will be at our very peril. Unending wars are simply not an option, only our demise as citizens of this planet.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Dare I say that many see Bush as the "petty and cruel dictator"?
At the very opening of his question and answer period, Columbia's president, Lee Bolligner said to the Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, "Mr. President, you exhibit all the signs of a petty and cruel dictator." Dare I say that is exactly how President George W. Bush...
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 9, 2007 Bill O'Reilly's head must be doing a 360 and spitting pea soup
In closing to attack pedophile victims such as Shawn Hornbeck or to state that writers for "left web sites" such as me are glad that men like Tony Snow has been battling cancer, it is none-other than Bill O'Reilly who is in need of an exorcism. The reason I say that is that exorcists who battle the devil in the Rituale Romanum will often state that the devil will lie and the same is directed at Bill O'Reilly.
SHARE Friday, July 4, 2008 The Declaration of Independence
We came to be because brave patriots sacrificed their lives, spilt their blood to form a more perfect union. Their quest was freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for 'we the people'. We owe it to their memories to live up to the spirit of their words that have carried us through the darkest of times.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, July 14, 2007 A secure nation depends upon the pardons of Ramos and Compean
Ignacio
Ramos and Jose Compean are still sitting in prison for doing their jobs fighting this illegal drug trade and we need agents like them looking out for our security as a nation from terrorists groups such as al Qaeda and drug terrorists.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, June 22, 2007 More Voices of Katrina
I know that some of these letters are quite lengthy and these are only a portion of the ones that I received subsequent to that original article, but here is my challenge to all of my readers. I want all of you to shut that immigration bill down by calling your senators and telling them that their first duty is to our American citizens first.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, September 14, 2007 Minority Leader Boehner, the loss of life is not a "small price"
Lastly, Mr. Boehner, by saying the loss of life is a small price in relation to this war, you owe an apology to our military and the family members left behind to grieve a lifetime. You owe the same apology to the innocent Iraqis devastated by this war. And incidentally by using uncertain words like "if" you have undercut the military. Good job, Mr. Boehner.
SHARE Thursday, April 5, 2007 A repost of "Our Memorial Day Shoah to Support our Troops"
"Perhaps if we were to keep calling, emailing, faxing the names of real soldiers and what their family life is like, it may be our answer. That is because these politicians will no longer look at them in an abstract way, but as real flesh and blood people with those who do love them."
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, June 29, 2007 On July 4th, let's Carpe Diem...A lesson from the demise of the immigration bill
Yesterday, those of us who were opposed to this immigration bill put President Bush in his rightful place. We made him irrelevant. Now that is independence. It was our 'Mission Accomplished' moment which will hopefully be recorded in the annals of history.
(3 comments) SHARE Sunday, November 11, 2007 Note to the Iowa GOP: Each Republican has the right to hear from Ron Paul
In closing, until we hear from any candidate no matter what party, they are dropping out of the race; each should be included within every debate that takes place. We must be the ones to tell the party leaders, we the people have the right to hear from each and every candidate. This country does not belong to party leaders; it belongs to we the people.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Where are Hillary Clinton's tears for our soldiers and innocent Iraqis?
This column is dedicated to all of our soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq and who have come home maimed. This column is also dedicated to the countless innocent Iraqis who have been killed at the hands of the United States government.
SHARE Sunday, September 9, 2007 Note to Gov. Schwarzenegger: Freedom and liberty means not filling seats
This country has a myriad of issues to address and more importantly solve. It sure seems that the people are being left behind and all I have to say is leave political parties behind. Perhaps, these bozos in Washington, D.C. will sit up and take notice and for once work on behalf of 'we the people'. If they don't they should go find other work.
SHARE Saturday, September 15, 2007 To rejoin or not...That is the question
Whatever decision I make will be personal. However, I will continue to be independent in my prose and will never adhere strictly to one political doctrine. The only thing I will state publicly is that I am an American first and foremost. How I wish most of our elected officials at the federal level felt that same way and in the same light. We would all be the better for it.
(3 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9/11: We all deserve a morning after and must condemn zealotry
To the 2,986 who lost their lives on 9/11, we a peaceful people do mourn you. We must also mourn 3,773 of our troops have been killed since the war began. We must mourn the 676 soldiers that have lost their lives in Afghanistan whose deaths are barely mentioned. We must equally mourn the one million innocent Iraqis who have lost their lives as has been reported.
SHARE Friday, March 30, 2007 To President Bush, "You can't always get what you want"
Bush only has less than two more years as our president and perhaps our congress members especially our Democratic ones can best define his legacy by not giving into Bush and NOT pulling that language from that bill.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Rehashing the 2004 campaign as it relates to the taser incident
As many more of our soldiers die in this war, it is heightening people's emotions. Many feel this war could have been handled differently had Kerry stuck to his guns and challenged that outcome. Maybe, just maybe Senator Kerry as president would have ended it. But, we will never know.
SHARE Saturday, March 24, 2007 The Orwellian Clinton ad: Controlled ads versus uncontrolled ads
I feel that his making of that commercial was stupid beyond belief especially when you have those on the opposite side of the political aisle able to make their own negative and controlled commercials targeting Democratic candidates.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, April 1, 2007 Message to Congress: Strip the pork but not the timeline
Excuse me as I blow my stack once more as one reads that contained within this bill as reported by the Examiner, "The $100 million for the political party conventions - $50 million for the Democratic convention in Denver and $50 million for the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. - is included in a section described as "Katrina recovery, veterans' care and for other purposes."
(4 comments) SHARE Friday, September 14, 2007 In the spirit of Ramadan, I apologize to the Iraqi people
I will continue to speak out against this heinous war, and I will continue to pray that a leader emerges that will end this carnage. A true leader, who has morals, truly knows and understands the teachings of God, and one who has true compassion and has done so in both words and deeds. I also pray that a leader comes forth who truly knows the harm we have caused you and has the courage of conviction to end it.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, November 7, 2007 The hypocrisy of both Mitt Romney and Pat Robertson
In closing in calling for the assassination of Pres. Hugo Chavez and later apologizing Robertson was clearly not showing signs of being pro-life. At least when it comes to the pro-life movement, Pres. Chavez puts his money where his mouth is.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Selfishly, Joe Lieberman Holds a Gun to Our Heads
In the Star Trek movie "The Wrath of Khan," Spock sacrifices his life for those on the Starship Enterprise. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few and the one," he told Captain Kirk. At the other end of the spectrum stands Joe Lieberman: "The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many."
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Local races: Those who chose not to vote should be ashamed of themselves
The late President John F. Kennedy once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" and I do believe what you can do for your country as well as your local races is to come out and vote.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 6, 2007 Bush's War: The illegality and the certainty of death that surrounds it
I want to add by stating to all of these Republican candidates that are comfortable with our presence in Iraq and back this president; how can anyone even think of voting for you if you are backing an illegal action? By all intents and purposes to further this policy you too will be breaking the law.
(7 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 27, 2007 DNC, Chair Howard Dean has abandoned the base as he courts evangelicals
This is where I feel like matching the 'Dean scream' in seeing this move by the Democratic National Committee Chair, Howard Dean. To Howard Dean, your base has been there, but you have left the base in the dust.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, December 13, 2007 It's the Constitution, Stupid...A message to all politicians
In essence what we need is elected leaders guided by the Constitution and not religious doctrine. We should remind them all, "It's the Constitution, stupid."
SHARE Monday, February 19, 2007 Running on empty
I would challenge the leaders of both parties that each and every member of congress are to be present as life and death issues are debated within the senate and the house. I would submit that the debate is as empty as the seats of our elected officials.
SHARE Thursday, August 16, 2007 Hey, Albany lawmakers, fork over that $320 million in sales tax revenue for better buses
To these Albany lawmakers, who seek to punish Steve Levy and the citizens of this county, please remember that illegal aliens too need transportation if you are seeking to make their lives better. How about we give not only them, but citizens of this county a bus system that actually works?
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, December 14, 2007 Politics: Is America receiving only the chaff instead of the wheat?
when the media focuses primarily on these top-tier candidates another quote from Adlai E. Stevenson comes to mind as it pertains to the media, "An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and then prints the chaff." So are Americans only receiving the chaff and not the wheat? You tell me.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, September 1, 2007 Some politicians need to zip it up and get back to the people's business
To the offending politicians no matter what party who choose to behave badly, all I will say is zip it up and get on with the people's business. That is what you were elected to do in the first place. Do 'we the people' expect perfect politicians? Of course not, but what we crave are ones that are at least trying.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 19, 2007 If Republicans choose Giuliani; are they stuck on stupid?
In winding down the Bush administrations stranglehold of this country, I really feel that a vast majority of Americans are thirsting and craving for a real change. If the Republicans wind up choosing Giuliani as their candidate, we will all be in for more of the same, if not worse. To the Republican Party, please tell me that you have learned from your past mistakes.
SHARE Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Congress needs to foreclose on the war in Iraq and turn off the spigot
It is time for congress to stop lending our tax money to President Bush. Then again, lending may be the wrong word since we will never see that money again. It is being gobbled up in front of our eyes and this congress time and time again refuses to turn off the spigot.
SHARE Tuesday, April 3, 2007 In funding of the Iraq War, supporters have thrown our soldiers under the bus
This is no longer about red versus blue, but about red white and blue. We as Americans have had a long history of facing our greatest fears and confronting them head on. During the Cold War, we stared down the Soviet Union and we are going to let a bully president instill fear in all of us? No, that is NOT the American way.
SHARE Friday, September 21, 2007 Why Me? Voices from America
I just wish I had more answers to give my readers, but when I do not see real action coming from Washington, D.C., I too am at a loss. So, to the politicos in Washington, D.C.; do you think you can get on the ball and get the people's business done?