Beyond Money
Wages have been mostly stagnant in the USA for the last 30 years or so. Globalization, immigration, technological advancements, automation, the decline of unions and ever-increasing healthcare costs...
View ArticleBroken Healthcare System
Steven Brill‘s outstanding piece in Time Magazine is worth a read. I read it last night, and since it took so long to read, I figured I would share my reaction to it. First, I think it’s worth...
View ArticleThe Texas Makeover: Hot, Large and Blue?
For three decades, the God fearing, gun-loving state of Texas has been described in politics as reliably Red. But, could the Lone Star State finally be changing its favorite color back to Democratic...
View ArticleFiliblizzard or Filibust?
Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky) filibuster on Wednesday was declared a victory by gaining respect from Democrats and support from his Republican comrades. Additionally, Paul’s 12 hour and 52 minute discourse...
View ArticleThe Sobering Reality of Unfunded Government Mandates
Would it be wrong to assume that most people have been to a park at some point in their lifetime? There are a surprisingly large number of folks that frequent the parks to watch the tranquility of a...
View ArticleThe Toxin of Team
Two examples in the past week highlight what I contend is the single-most negative impact on modern-day political discourse: Rand Paul’s filibuster and what the media is terming as the President’s...
View ArticleGunfight
In late January, gunshot victim and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz) gave her poignant speech on gun violence at the Senate hearing. This was followed by her television ad “Let’s get this...
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