I'll start this piece by saying that I'm an American, I live here, and I do love and support my country. I'd love to see us return to a country that can lead the world again, with our innovation, strength and intelligence. However, right now, we suck. I keep hearing people talk about "American Exceptionalism", as if it's a given, and if you don't support the idea, that you are somehow anti-American. Well I'm absolutely PRO-American, and I'm also claiming that, right now, we are in no POSI... Read Full Story

It's been a busy month, both personally, and in US policy. Health Care reform looks like a real possibility (although in what form still remains to be seen). Afghanistan is on the top of the President's mind. I've made my opinion clear on this (get out now). But it's time to start getting real about the elephant in the room (all references to the GOP aside). We're on the road to financial ruin. And reality is beginning to box us in. "But Pundit..." you ask, "...weren't you FOR the Eco... Read Full Story

It's been a busy month, both personally, and in US policy. Health Care reform looks like a real possibility (although in what form still remains to be seen). Afghanistan is on the top of the President's mind. I've made my opinion clear on this (get out now). But it's time to start getting real about the elephant in the room (all references to the GOP aside). We're on the road to financial ruin. And reality is beginning to box us in. "But Pundit..." you ask, "...weren't you FOR the Eco... Read Full Story

So our President has now won the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. This is amazing. I wasn't aware he was even up for the award. I keep thinking this is a joke, and I'll have to pull this post down. But this is an interesting achievement, and one that will get some play for the man from Chicago/Hawaii/Kansas/Indonesia/Kenya...well, let's just say from all over. For starters, it really shows me how a simple move back to diplomacy, something most of our past Presidents have employed as part of their typi... Read Full Story

So our President has now won the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. This is amazing. I wasn't aware he was even up for the award. I keep thinking this is a joke, and I'll have to pull this post down. But this is an interesting achievement, and one that will get some play for the man from Chicago/Hawaii/Kansas/Indonesia/Kenya...well, let's just say from all over. For starters, it really shows me how a simple move back to diplomacy, something most of our past Presidents have employed as part of their typi... Read Full Story

For a long time, I've been a supporter of the efforts in Afghanistan, to support a "fledgling democracy", to root out the Taliban, and to hunt for Osama bin Laden. But I think an "about-face" is not only preferable, it's needed. I keep watching the news reports about General Stanley McChrystal's push for a renewed "surge" of sorts, in Afghanistan. But there's no good reason to be in Afghanistan. Let's look at the reasons to stay, and the reasons to go. Reasons to stay:1. Fighting al-Qaed... Read Full Story

For a long time, I've been a supporter of the efforts in Afghanistan, to support a "fledgling democracy", to root out the Taliban, and to hunt for Osama bin Laden. But I think an "about-face" is not only preferable, it's needed. I keep watching the news reports about General Stanley McChrystal's push for a renewed "surge" of sorts, in Afghanistan. But there's no good reason to be in Afghanistan. Let's look at the reasons to stay, and the reasons to go. Reasons to stay:1. Fighting al-Qaed... Read Full Story

On November 4, 2008, almost 70 Million Americans cast their ballots for the Democratic candidate, Senator Barack Obama, to become the next President of the United States. Many of these people chose Obama's messages of change and put in this new President, their hopes and dreams of a better day in America. And we got the man we wanted. The problem, however, has been this. In his attempts to "build consensus", Obama has proven to be not the Presidential leader, but rather the 101st Senator... Read Full Story

On November 4, 2008, almost 70 Million Americans cast their ballots for the Democratic candidate, Senator Barack Obama, to become the next President of the United States. Many of these people chose Obama's messages of change and put in this new President, their hopes and dreams of a better day in America. And we got the man we wanted. The problem, however, has been this. In his attempts to "build consensus", Obama has proven to be not the Presidential leader, but rather the 101st Senator... Read Full Story

It's been an interesting time to watch politics. Not for the hot races (although there are a couple). But for the action in the protests, and the town halls. I've been scratching my head trying to understand the appeal of people like Sarah Palin, Glen Beck, Mike Huckabee, and even a Rush Limbaugh. I'm not sure I'll ever get the appeal of their ideology, but I think I'm starting to understand why they are the face of the Republican Party these days. There is no current Republican Politician... Read Full Story