Political campaigns are as delicate as they are brutal. No matter how hard a candidate pushes and pulls, (s)he is vulnerable to disaster by their own words. Whether innocently misspoken or candidly honest, a turn of the phrase can turn a run for office into a run for the exits.
Do we care about age when it comes to our politicians? Should we? Much was made about Ronald Reagan’s age when he was president (too old) as was John Kennedy’s (too young). With folks living longer and being more productive in their “later” years, does age (or youth) matter? Continue reading
“My faith in government is diminished. It invents euphemisms … Little Rock is a drive by and Fort Hood is just workplace violence. The truth is denied.” Continue reading
Sometimes, the stupid and the foolhardy don’t need additional promotion. Their words alone testify to their ignorance. So it is with the “Occupy” movement and its proponents. Continue reading
The disgust oozing from State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University, continues as students riot in reaction to firing of head football coach Joe Paterno. Are these kids drunk, stupid or are they without any moral cognizance? Continue reading
