Conservative Paranoia and Hypocrisy
The Heritage Foundation’s “Morning Bell” for today (26 May 2009) attempts to stir up fear and nationalism again in support of a concept that has met with limited, if any, success over the years. Over the weekend North Korea conducted an underground nuclear weapons test. They also recently tested an ICBM that landed nearly 2,400 [...]
The Direction of The GOP
Today’s GOP faces an interesting crossroads, one that it hasn’t faced in quite some time. After losing the presidential election and being all but swept out of any semblance of power in Congress, the GOP is now finding itself split. On one side you have the Old Guard: Dick Cheney, Orrin Hatch, Newt Gingrich, Rush [...]
Where Did This Guy Come From?
Buttars, Waddoups, Killpack, Stephenson, Bishop, Hatch, Bennett, Chaffetz….. and Huntsman. Who doesn’t belong here? Just when you’re about to throw in the towel and decide that there really isn’t anyone in Utah politics that makes any sense along comes our governor, Jon Huntsman, Jr. With such off-the-wall notions as reforming Utah’s quirky liquor laws, endorsing [...]
Is There A Difference?
I have observed American politics in earnest for the past twenty-plus years. I’ve always been a bit of an idealist, believing that at some point America would turn the corner and become the society that was envisioned by our founders. I’ve seen some amazing actions by regular people, heard incredible speeches about the future of [...]
Time To Admit That I Was Wrong
That’s right loyal readers, today I am actually going to admit that I was wrong. I supported President Obama in his desire to reach out to the Republicans and include them in the making of policy, and I was wrong. The Republicans in Congress, while screaming about their desire to be included, have shown themselves [...]
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