It appears the leader is being led.
Obama has kicked out Paul Volcker, the closest thing to a sane voice on his team of economic do-dos.
He is reportedly sending 40,000 more of our young to be wasted in Afghanistan. He long ago abandoned any pretense of leadership or backbone in the farcical pursuit of healthcare reform. [...]
Where Are We Headed?
November 10th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Politics
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Scotland
October 12th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Whatever
I am going on a little trip. This coming Saturday I will be off on the first leg – to North Carolina. I depart from New York on Sunday.
It has been some time since I last visited Scotland; 1971, in fact. I lucked out and left the States the day after Nixon allowed the Dollar [...]
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Do You Want A Democracy?
October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · My Seat, Politics
Do you REALLY want a democracy? The healthcare reform farce we see in Congress is proof positive that we do not actually enjoy a democracy in the United States.
Who is to blame? You and me. Who can bring back democracy? Only you and me. How, you ask. Well, that’s what I’m here for. I have [...]
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