As I write this there are less than 3 months until the primary election and I’ve been at this campaign for nearly 6 months now. It seems like a good time to renew my focus on the central principles of the platform on which I’m running.
That focus is, simply, the dignity of and respect [...]
“Credibility. Every person is challenged to maintain their personal credibility, and public figures should be no exception. The surest way to build this quality is to walk your talk. That is, a person’s actions speak louder than their words, and any mismatch between the two looks like hypocrisy.
Recently I read this message, “…the proposed freeze [...]
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Those words spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, which captured the President’s irrepressibly positive attitude, were spoken not about WWII, but the economic upheaval of the 1930’s.
Today we’re told by Dr. Frank Luntz that what Americans really want is “freedom from fear”, and again America is [...]
Take Heart! Be Encouraged! No matter how you feel about recent national events there is good evidence that our Constitution is up to the challenges of modern day America. We should pause in gratitude for the wisdom of our founders; they created an amazing government for our benefit.
Are you wondering why I am so optimistic [...]
Those who love our form of government because common citizens can shape its actions have reason to celebrate this week. That reason, of course, is Senator-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
First off, let me extend my congratulations to Scott Brown. He stepped into the ring when victory seemed impossible. Regardless, he campaigned hard and ultimately won, [...]
Have you ever had too much to drink, perhaps more than a couple too many? And then what? Eventually the party ended, the bottle ran dry, the bar closed, or the money was gone. Then you began the path towards recovery. Along that path was almost certainly a hang-over, the painful reminder that you’d overdone [...]
Are the actions of the current administration which are supported by Congressmen David Wu hurting senior citizens, particularly those on fixed incomes? Rather than answer immediately, here are some items to consider.
First, approximately half a trillion dollars will be cut from Medicare to fund the overhaul of healthcare. Meanwhile, fact-checking by AARP finds that [...]
Can we depend upon our government for our wellbeing? The answer to this question divides the political spectrum. Our country was founded on the idea that government should be only as powerful as necessary to accomplish those responsibilities assigned to it under the Constitution.
It’s a comforting idea that citizens will work together for the good [...]
Health care. Just the words induce a lot of emotion; concern and fear are some of the strongest. You might be wondering if you’ll be able to provide for your family. What will happen if you get very ill and need expensive treatments? And, what will happen to the economy if we try to provide [...]
Why do companies choose to move jobs overseas? The answer to this question can point the way towards methods to stem the tide. Currently, Americans import 38% more goods and services than they export. In services alone Americans export more than they import, but the imbalance is greater towards importing of goods.
One key factor is [...]
