I’m confused by this ad, is John McCain running to be the President of Israel?
Is there a not too subtle message here to right-wing Israeli supporters showing a giant Israeli flag over East Jerusalem, which last I checked was still occupied Palestinian territory? Or, is just trying to alienate the entire Muslim world further in […]

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Today is Primary Election today. Even if you’re not registered as either a Republican or a Democrat, you still have an important say in the school board elections, plus you get a chance to try out the new voting machines.
And if you want another opportunity to take a look at the candidates, you can check out the […]

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve attended a number candidate forums. Unfortunately, I’ve had some network problems this week, and as a result, we had some delays getting the videos up on Google.  As of this morning, they should be up now.
On August 11, I had the opportunity to be the first speaker at the Alva […]

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If there is any doubt in any one’s minds, let me be clear:
The the current fighting between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia is a very dangerous development that will directly effect the U.S. and the rest of the world.  It is not only the direct result of the long standing territorial dispute between the two nations, it is […]

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An old friend used to be fond of pointing out that “no answer is in itself an answer.” There are times when the most political expedient thing to do would be to follow his advice. Other times, I think it’s worth speaking up, even if it’s not going to win any votes.
This weekend I’ve received […]

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