OK, I can’t take it any more. This election is a nightmare. See, I am the bane of all people – a middle class, white Protestant. I am therefore considered suspicious at least by most, and down right evil by some. Worse yet, I’m a Republican and work in the oil industry. I should probably [...]
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Sexism, Racism and Presidential Politics
Posted in Commentary, Politics on 7 December 2007 | 2 Comments »
Universal Health Care
Posted in Commentary, Health, Politics on 30 June 2007 | 3 Comments »
I’m scared for my country folks, which means, of course, that I’m going to rant for a bit. Sit back and enjoy the show, then feel free to rant back. What worries me is that there is growing support in this country for nationalized universal health care. There are sick people who can’t afford medicine, [...]
Answers to Your Gun Control Comments
Posted in Gun Control, Politics on 23 April 2007 | 4 Comments »
Well, who knew I would get so many responses to my rant? I am pleasantly surprised, particularly by the response from “fairlane,” who I don’t know. I can understand why a Howard Stern or a Don Imus makes their living the way they do. Say something outrageous and you will get a response. I also [...]
Gun Control…and other stupid ideas
Posted in Gun Control, Politics on 23 April 2007 | 3 Comments »
That’s right, I think gun control is a stupid idea. I said it. Maybe it stems from growing up in Texas, but I think the idea is not less guns but more guns. I think we ought to stop all this talk of gun control and start talking about gun proliferation. People say that if [...]
Prophetic?
Posted in Commentary, Politics on 21 January 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In Dr. Martin Luther King’s last speech he began, “I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you…” A short time later he was shot on his hotel balcony. My comment is not to say this great man was a prophet, only to point out…
On this day, of all days, the question [...]
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