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Paul Ryan’s Demise

Posted on 12. Aug, 2012 by in Current Events, Politics

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Paul Ryan may have made the greatest mistake of his political career yesterday when he publically admitted to the crime of being stupid enough to jump on the Romney ticket. I’m not sure what he was promised, how much campaign money and/or political clout the RNC heavies offered him, but there is no way it [...]

My Party’s Terrible Failure With Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Posted on 26. Dec, 2010 by in Politics

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I have been a Republican for many years. I can remember having a conversation with my parents when I was 12 and just getting interested in U.S. politics. I was raised in a household that almost never spoke on politics, so I like to think I had as close to a clean slate as possible. [...]

A Washington Where Every Day Is Election Day

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by in Current Events, Politics

Last night saw the first State of the Union speech of President Barack Obama. Expectations ran a wide range. There were several indications that he would make a move towards the center, the safe bet in America, especially in today’s political climate. This is the sort of pandering a consummate politician, like Bill Clinton, would [...]

Fosco, Burris And Roe Take Over Tin Pan Alley

Posted on 24. Dec, 2009 by in Politics

In the vein of socio-political shenanigans perpetrated by such Cook County political greats as Roland Burris and Joseph Fosco I would like to offer my cover rendition of Winter Wonderland. For those who can’t hum along by memory, here’s Bing Crosby crooning along in merry melody. Enjoy. — Congress is in, are you listening? All [...]

Conrad Black Speaks Out On Chicago Corruption, With Joseph Fosco’s Vigilance In Mind

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by in Analysis, History

American politics is suffering acutely from the gridlock of entrenched officeholders and election financing controlled by special interests. Over 300 of the 435 congressional districts almost never change partisan hands. Most congressmen have safely gerrymandered districts, receive the bulk of their financial support from one or a few sources, and are reliable legislative supporters of [...]

"Truth Commission" Fiasco Will Yank Down Both Parties

Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by in Politics

What began life as a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence investigation on potential misconduct surrounding the CIA’s interrogation methods threatened to swallow the whole nation this week. President Obama stressed his opposition to holding public hearings on the matter, but was quickly chastised by his own party, including top Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of [...]

Congress Guts A Real Public Servant

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by in Current Events, Politics

A parade of shame took place on Wednesday. Congressional leaders spent hours grilling Edward Liddy about 165 million dollars in bonuses at AIG. It was a scalding session as Liddy answered questions phrased with the bare minimum of civility. As the Q and A ended there was little resolution, and most Americans came away from [...]

Governor Blagojevich Is Not As Dumb As He Is Unlucky

Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by in Analysis, Politics

Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by the FBI this week. While I could say, ”I told you so,” (read Al Capone’s Dream May Finally Come True, Unless Young Americans Wake Up) this article will not take such a direction. While my many cigarette-smoking friends are glad to see the ‘Hitler of smoking ban enforcement’ being handed [...]

"Change" Is Here… And Not In The Way You Think

Posted on 23. Oct, 2008 by in Politics

During this election cycle, “change” has been the centerpiece of both political parties’ marketing policies to the people of America. Both political parties and both presidential candidates have claimed they are the ones that really represent change for the people. What may be rare in the political history of the United States is that both [...]

Democratic Party: "Catholics Get Lost!"

Posted on 20. Oct, 2008 by in Analysis

Historically, the essence of being a Catholic meant following the doctrine, tradition and policies set forth by the Pope. In today’s Catholic World that statement is still true, but all too often someone’s personal interpretation of what they believe doctrine and tradition truly mean takes precedence. During this general election cycle, an era of economic [...]