Well, here we are. It’s been almost two years, dear readers, since I first shared my thoughts with all of you. And now… I am proud to say, folks: this is the first article you’ll read from me following my graduation from the University of South Florida, with a Bachelor’s in Political Science.
I’ll be staying a couple years longer, pursuing a Master’s in Film Studies. Still, I’d call this something of a milestone, at the very least. One of the most irritating platitudes I’ve ever heard — probably the most, involving milestones — is, “Today is the first day
Politicians Having a Good Time
by James Maynard April 25th, 2013 
Winners & Losers
Last week was dominated by one news story – the Marathon bombing in Boston. And although that story gripped much of the attention of the media, we have yet to see the people who will shape up as the winners or losers in the political world from the tragic events. So far, Democrats are largely calling for arrested suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to be tried by civilian courts, which would allow him to be represented by counsel, but could lead to the death penalty. Republicans, meanwhile, are mostly in favor of having him tried as an enemy combatant, which could
Lessons Of The Boston Bombing
by Eric M. Blake April 22nd, 2013 Conservative Considerations
So, the dust barely settles from the bombs going off in the Boston Marathon, when the Far Left rears its predictably ugly head. Salon.com went on record, claiming we’d better hope and pray that the bombers were white guys. NPR — the taxpayer-boosted bastion of self-righteous, taken-for-granted-as-fact Leftist dogma accepted as “news”, which booted Juan Williams for peanuts, while keeping on Nina Totenberg after far worse — went even further, accepting as a given that the terrorists were another example of white right-wing extremists who somehow take a liking to April as their month of action.
As I’ve said over and
As I’ve said over and
Is North Korea Serious?
by T Akery April 16th, 2013 Republican Reflections
That is a question that a lot of people are asking. After all, North Korea has a new leader. I should say "new dictator in power". Like most dictators, he is eager to show off to the world without the slightest regard for his own people. So the threats are a way of garnering the world's attention and for the moment it is working. There are things he needs if he wants to keep his army in any type of decent fighting shape. With heavy sanctions, the country is borderline starving. You just can't run an army on empty
Be Careful What You Say
by James Maynard April 11th, 2013 Winners & Losers
The first week of April was one filled with missteps from people on both sides of America's political dividing line. Even President Obama, who rarely makes a speaking error or lapse of judgment in his rhetoric, stepped into the proverbial pile of political pandemonium.
President Obama – Loser – On April 4th, the president was speaking to a group of Democratic donors at a private gathering in the Bay Area. During his speech, the chief executive quipped that California Attorney General Kamala Harris was “by far, the best-looking attorney general.” This caused several people – many of the supporters of
President Obama – Loser – On April 4th, the president was speaking to a group of Democratic donors at a private gathering in the Bay Area. During his speech, the chief executive quipped that California Attorney General Kamala Harris was “by far, the best-looking attorney general.” This caused several people – many of the supporters of