Monday, August 20, 2007
A Democratic presidential debate occured on Sunday morning, August 19, 2007 at Drake University in Iowa. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as well as former Senator John Edwards are virtually in a dead heat according to recent polls taken in Iowa. The debate began with criticism of Obama's... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Giuliani Supports School Choice
Campaigning in Merrimack New Hampshire on Friday, August 17, Republican presidential hopeful Rudolph Giuliani argued for taxpayer-funded vouchers for private elementary and secondary schools. He offered a reason as to why many American colleges and universities are top notch and why some elementary... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Watch Out Iraqi War Critics: Your Property Might Be Confiscated!
It could happen if President Bush's executive order of July 17, 2007 is enforced by our federal government. You know the one: that same federal government that promises freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, association and all that wonderful stuff. The basic gist of Bush's executive order is... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Analysis of Democratic Presidential Debate
I believe that this was a historic first in presidential debates. If you know otherwise, please correct me. Has a presidential debate ever been held outside? Well, last night's was held in the outdoor confines of Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. It was sponsored by the AFL-CIO. Hillary Clinton... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
John Edwards Is Trying Hard To Gain Labor's Support
On Monday morning, August 06, 2007 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; John Edwards spoke to labor leaders on trade policy. He was also looking for them to endorse his presidential candidacy. His campaign manager is former congressman David Bonior of Michigan, who was a strong supporter of organized labor while... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Comments On Republican Presidential Debate
Did anybody watch yesterday morning's Republican presidential debate from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa? It was televised on ABC News This Week program with George Stephanoupoulous. He was the moderater. I know that I screwed up the spelling of his name. Nevertheless, it was an interesting... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Will Ron Paul's View Of American Non-Interventionism Occur In The Future?
Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona was trounced by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 but the limited government ideas of conservatism were accepted by the American public 16 years later with the election of Ronald Reagan over Jimmy Carter. Goldwater was the wrong man at the wrong time for the... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Is The Economy In Good Shape Or Not?
The United States national economy grew at an annual rate of 3.4% during the second quater of this year. Exports and government spending increased. Commercial construction spending rose but the housing market is in a slump and consumer spending fell during the 2nd quarter. ''The latest readings for... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Keeping Manufacturing In America
The United States has lost millions of good paying manufacturing jobs for decades. Part of the problem has been various presidents and congress' acceptance of one-sided free trade agreements such as NAFTA, GATT and CAFTA that have moved jobs and facilities overseas and offshore. Multinational... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Will We Be Seeing The ''Newt Scoot Booty?''
Former Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich hinted on Monday that he may enter the GOP presidential race by mid October of 2007. He referred to the current crop of Republican presidential candidates as a ''pathetic'' bunch of ''pygmies.''1 He believes that the Democratic... Sign in to see full entry.