Jeff's Political Stuff

I don't get it. There's been a lot of talk lately about illegal immigration. But I haven't heard anyone say why it's such a big problem that all these immigrants are here or want to come here. (To the USA that is---I sometimes forget that some bloggers live elsewhere:) Taking our jobs? Nope. The... Sign in to see full entry.

The thing that the politicians and the media don't get is that we're all in this together. There's too much of an us-against-them mentality. Wise leadership benefits everyone. Leadership based on fear benefits no one. I'll vote for any politician that gets that. Sign in to see full entry.

Ever hear of Mike Huckabee? He's the governor of Arkansas and a republican candidate for president. The media have been ignoring him most of the campaign but he's done well in a couple of polls in Iowa so suddenly he's getting some attention. Huckabee is not only the governor of Arkansas, but also a... Sign in to see full entry.

Heard a lady on the radio talk about how she had gone from being homeless to owning her dream home and that only in America would she have that opportunity. Well of course. Only in America would she have had the "opportunity" to be homeless. The United States is the only country in the world than... Sign in to see full entry.

The United States tax system is an absolute disgrace. The people that can best afford to pay taxes pay almost nothing while those who can least afford it pay the most, percentagewise. Individuals and corporations who are well connected and politically savvy get undeserved breaks while the rest of us... Sign in to see full entry.

I see where Stephen King's son is carrying on his family's horror tradition. Just like George Bush's son. Sign in to see full entry.

Most Americans agree that Jimmy Carter was a lousy president but a great ex-president. It's almost beyond debate that Carter's humanitarian efforts after he left office have made a positive difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. I contend that Jimmy Carter is not only a... Sign in to see full entry.

I notice that gas prices in my area started going up right after the election. But I'm SURE that it was just a coincidence. Yeah right. It's like Lily Tomlin said, "No matter how cynical you get, it's impossible to keep up. Sign in to see full entry.

Those of us who were around in the 70s remember the movie "Network" and it's oft-repeated catchphrase "I'm mad as hell and I won't take it anymore." I reached that point today. Here in Merryland, we're electing a governor today. Republican incumbent Robert Ehrlich is being challenged by Baltimore's... Sign in to see full entry.

Congress voted this week to cut medicare and medicaid benefits. Who elected these jerks anyway? Do they really believe that the best way to balance the budget is to make it harder for the elderly, the disabled and the poor to get medical care? There's nothing else they could have done? Congress may... Sign in to see full entry.