There is a terrible humanitarian crisis on the border. Little children have traveled alone across thousands of miles to come to the United States, all as a result of a misunderstanding of this President’s policies. Now here is the President of the United States speaking to the nation. His first words were in the form …
Monthly Archives: June 2014
In our Home, Prayer Prevailed
Home. It was a place of refuge. My first words, upon coming home from school were always these: “Mom, are you here?” And always, yes always came the comforting rejoinder, “I’m here, son,” for in all the days of our growing up, dad insisted on mother being there for us. Dad presided over our home, …
The Quagmire which is Iraq
Some simplistic thoughts on the Iraq situation. The Sunnis and the Shi’as have been at odds since the death of Muhammad in the 7th Century, over who was his rightful successor. Did we ever need go there? (President Bush) We went there, and Sadaam was overthrown. Having done so,should we have disbanded the Iraqui Army, …
Lies, Leaders, and the Constitution
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is testifying before the Armed Services Committee today (6-11-14), and the process is troubling. On that committee, members of one party are asking questions under the premise that Mr Hagel is on the hot seat. Members of the other party are feeding him friendly questions and declarations of support. The …
We are at war, Mr President!
“We have to change a culture that says you suck it up,” Obama said, adding that he probably suffered mild concussions as a young football player…..” After watching Mr Obama’s ill fated attempt to throw out the first pitch, and make 2 out of 22 free throws, the probability that the young future president ever …