Context
Sometimes I don’t understand what a word or a prefix means. Many times context can help. Each time I read or hear such a thing, I make an educated guess about what the word or […]
Category: Politics
Autopsy Not Performed on Osama bin Laden
Many are outraged that an autopsy was not performed on Osama bin Laden before he was ceremoniously dumped over the side of the USS Carl Vinson. Without the autopsy, they assert, we cannot say with […]
Bin Laden Was Plotting To Attack U.S. Trains
Data recovered from the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan has turned up evidence that he and his associates were plotting an attack on trains in the United States. Presumably the plot also […]
Can the Navy Seals Train my Dog?
In reading the news, I came upon the hundredth or so article about the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. One of the most interesting reports in the trove of information focused on the dog […]
Tidbits and Considerations: Osama, Bush and the Tea Party
Show Us the Money Slate.com writer Annie Lowry comments on the $25 million reward for Osama bin Laden “For much of the past 10 years, the United States has been offering a reward of […]
What Did They Match Osama’s DNA With To Identify Him?
A question that many have asked is, “How did they identify Osama bin Laden via DNA? Wouldn’t they have had to have a sample of his DNA from earlier?” The answer is: Fine quality wool […]
Scheduling Conflicts
President Barack Obama has invited both President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton to an observance at Ground Zero. Neither are able to attend, citing scheduling conflicts. President Clinton will be speaking at a […]
Ode to the Texas Sonogram Law
“Get off my back”, the founders meant, Dispose of unfair government! You dare and ask me for ID, My skin is white, oh can’t you see? And though my judgment proves erratic, Don’t try to […]
What Party is For You?
Here is a short quiz that you can use to determine what political party is right for you. Choose the most appropriate answer for each item, total your points, and match it to the scale […]
Handicapping the Republican Presidential Field for 2012
The year 2012 is gradually getting closer, and it’s never too early to start analyzing the Presidential candidates for the next general election. I’ve conducted much research into the most likely Republican field and here […]