Good day to you and yours, fine reader! Today, I'd like to take a break from the tales of police brutality, government corruption, corporate and financial greed, and imperialistic foreign policy I enjoy shedding so much light upon and, instead, discuss with you something you might be familiar with. Today, my friend, we will be discussing civic duty and how it relates to you. I'll begin by telling you my own, personal story.
Back in 2008 I voted for Barack Obama in the Presidential election. I am, by no means, a Democrat. However, I was taken in by his promises
Who’s Riding High This Week
by Ronald A. Rowe August 31st, 2011 | General Politics, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Winners:
Arnold Schwarzenegger – His political career and his marriage are over, but with the release of the Conan the Barbarian remake this week at least he is no longer the worst Conan to ever appear on the big screen.
Ron Paul - The mainstream media has gone gaga over Ron Paul in recent weeks with a favor that haven't shown any Republican since John McCain's pre-candidate maverick days.
The Libyan People – Well, all of them not named “Gadhafi”, anyway. With no transition plan in place and some serious fighting still ahead, Libya
Arnold Schwarzenegger – His political career and his marriage are over, but with the release of the Conan the Barbarian remake this week at least he is no longer the worst Conan to ever appear on the big screen.
Ron Paul - The mainstream media has gone gaga over Ron Paul in recent weeks with a favor that haven't shown any Republican since John McCain's pre-candidate maverick days.
The Libyan People – Well, all of them not named “Gadhafi”, anyway. With no transition plan in place and some serious fighting still ahead, Libya
A Dog of a Different Color
by Ronald A. Rowe July 28th, 2009 | Congress, Democratic Deliberations, General Politics, Republican Reflections
Back in the day, John McCain was the darling of the national media. The main stream news-types wrote no end of stories, lauding McCain as a “maverick” because he broke with his party on a number of issues. The media mainly loved writing these stories because they made President Bush look like a bad leader.
McCain has long since fallen out of favor with the media when he challenged the Wise and Benevolent Obama for the presidency, to which Obama clearly was entitled without the annoyance of a challenger. The “maverick” was suddenly the old, bedraggled, racist conservative
McCain has long since fallen out of favor with the media when he challenged the Wise and Benevolent Obama for the presidency, to which Obama clearly was entitled without the annoyance of a challenger. The “maverick” was suddenly the old, bedraggled, racist conservative
Advice for the Presidential Candidates – Put your money where your mouth is!
by Lee Ann May 2nd, 2008 | General Politics, Presidential ElectionWith six months left until we go to the polls to elect the next President of the United States, Americans are uncertain who their choices will be. Republican John McCain is presumed to be the Republican candidate for ’08, and he is hitting the campaign trail hard despite the fact that he does not yet have a confirmed opponent. Democrat Senators Obama and Clinton are locked in bitter battle. The news media covers the ongoing election process in every aspect except the one that seems most important.
The Three-Way Presidential Race Goes On
by Lee Ann March 30th, 2008 | Democratic Deliberations, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
With more than six months remaining until Americans elect the next President in November, the race has become a three-way contest between the two remaining Democratic contenders and the unofficial Republican nominee, John McCain. While his candidacy will be confirmed when the Republican convention meets this summer, it remains unknown whether the Democratic candidate will be Senator Barack Obama or Senator Hillary Clinton.
Although
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