Tag: Union

The NRA’s Gun Totin’ Weirdos

And besides, who ever heard of sauntering into the old west saloon with a long gun in the first place? Surely you watch TV. In all the westerns I’ve seen, when the cowboy crashes through the swinging saloon doors with a rifle, he’s either looking for the bad buy so he can shoot him, or he is the bad guy and he’s gonna shoot somebody. Either way, he isn’t looking for trouble, he is trouble.

Obama’s POTUS SOTU | Rubio’s Sacred Cow

Some pundits described Obama’s State of the Union address tonight as “conciliatory.” I’m not sure I understand the sentiment behind the perspective. I would have characterized the President’s remarks, in the wake of the election, almost as cliché, or maybe non-descript, and maybe more aptly as an introduction to Marco Rubio. Not that he didn’t […]

Chicago – City Of Buffoons

It’s really hard to imagine. The nation is still reeling from the worst economic recession since the great depression. Unemployment is still near 8%, twice that for black men, and the housing market and manufacturing are still sluggish at best. And yet, Chicago teachers making an average of $70k annually, in a job that should […]

Roy Moore Leading The Blind Astray

Today’s newspaper reports that Roy Moore, (previously) Alabama’s “Ten Commandments” Supreme Court Chief justice is following in my footsteps declaring his approbation for and the virtues of the United States Constitution. His biggest concern is his perception that the states should have more authority than now afforded by the federal government. He is the Republican […]