WHO VOTED FOR ME?

April 24, 2012 in Opinion, Politics

I crushed Barack Obama in the Louisiana Democratic Primary.  At least that was the case in precinct 9-4A, Avoyelles Parish.  Apparently the good citizens of Cottonport thought I was the [...]

The empty election

April 23, 2012 in Opinion, Politics

What has happened to the 2012 campaign? This should be the most important election of our lifetime. But it’s clear that something is seriously wrong. How can we be having such an [...]

Noonan: America’s Crisis of Character

April 23, 2012 in Opinion, Politics

The nation seems to be on the wrong track, and not just economically. People in politics talk about the right track/wrong track numbers as an indicator of public mood. This [...]

What has happened to the 2012 campaign?

April 13, 2012 in Democrat, Politics, Republican

This should be the most important election of our lifetime. But it’s clear that something is seriously wrong. How can we be having such an underwhelming, uninspiring and irrelevant election [...]

We are drowning ourselves in regulations – this is not the way!

February 22, 2012 in Democrat, Opinion, Politics, Regulation, Republican

Over-regulated America The home of laissez-faire is being suffocated by excessive and badly written regulation. Two forces make American laws too complex. One is hubris. Many lawmakers seem to believe [...]

Don’t Do. Don’t Report. Give us a Break

January 20, 2012 in Media, Opinion, Politics, Republican, Television

How can Gingrich not expect for this to NOT be an issue? Does he live in a cave? Though he has a point, is this the right forum to discuss [...]

Zzzzzz. Snore. Oh, sorry, was Congress at work?

January 16, 2012 in Democrat, Politics, Republican

Congress logs most futile legislative year on record Outlook for House, Senate also shows scant accomplishment for ‘12 session It’s official: Congress ended its least-productive year in modern history after [...]

When is a “limit” not a limit? Ask Obama…

December 27, 2011 in Democrat, Politics

Obama to ask for debt limit hike: Treasury official The White House plans to ask Congress by the end of the week for an increase in the government’s debt ceiling [...]

No More Free Press in Argentina

December 22, 2011 in Business, Media, Politics, World

Argentine government wins control of newsprint BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The paper used to produce newspapers came under government control in Argentina on Thursday, in a long-sought victory for [...]

Happy B’day Bill of Rights. Go to jail – no questions asked!?

December 16, 2011 in Democrat, Opinion, Politics, Republican

Indefinite Military Detention Measure Passes On Bill Of Rights Day The Senate passed a defense bill Thursday that authorizes indefinite detentions of American terrorism suspects, coincidentally acting on the controversial measure [...]