Archive for ‘October, 2009’

A Conviction of Courage?

A Conviction of Courage?

A group of Democrats in the House have threatened to block passage of healthcare reform unless their amendment is passed – and it’s not the blue-dogs – it’s the pro-lifers.   Whether these 40 “anti-pro-choice” Democrats have the guts to follow through with their threat, and whether their amendment, blocking the use of federal monies for [...]

Dealing with Afghanistan

Dealing with Afghanistan

After a series of essays regarding my distress over an Obama win last year, I changed my tune slightly and have tried my best to acknowledge that there are many Americans who agree with the way President Obama is handling the country and really see the government as an entity that should and can help [...]

Will Activism Translate into Action?

Will Activism Translate into Action?

There are some who believe “Tea Party” and “Town Hall” crowds fit in neat categories of at-best Republican Party strong hands, or at worst anti-Obama bigots. In both instances, there has been no evidence to support these stereotypes. We have heard time and time again testimony from individuals who are concerned with too much government [...]

Stall and Call

Stall and Call

We, the American people, find ourselves in quite a conundrum. Our elected officials and the White House who have spent hundreds of hours working on health care reform have lost sight of its original purpose, which is to bring down the cost of health insurance and get as many people who are not currently insured [...]

A Tale of Discrimination and Fraud at Westchester County

A Tale of Discrimination and Fraud at Westchester County

If you live in Westchester County, get ready for public housing and higher taxes at a town near you. County residents will be forced to pay the price for the fraudulent actions of County Executive Andrew Spano, who was caught red handed in an embarrassing scheme that defrauded the Federal government of $180 million. In [...]