Obama policies: Stay the course

There are many voters who are dissatisfied with the economic situation. What many don't understand is that Obama was bequeathed by the previous administration a vast economic crisis - a crisis far worse than what Jimmy Carter had bequeathed Ronald Reagan. Reagan's economic...

Republican Lies: How do they get away with it?

As I continue in my political research to view the standpoints and platforms of Republican candidates, I feel like shouting at them. That I of course cannot do; but I can write what I think about their statements...

"Here, Sweetlips!" -- Presidential pets B. O. (Before Obama)

NOTE: Before reading this article, you may enjoy watching AARP TV's three-minute YouTube video, "Presidential Pets" at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d2GvRoEmXA . Speculation about the Obama family's...

"The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself."

Never before have I heard President Franklin D. Roosevelt's name come up with all the Economists, political commentators and politicians alike.  Hopefully, they will take several pages from Roosevelt's...

Michael Moore on Detroit's Automotive Crisis: Throw the Bums Out!

Michigan native Mike Moore goes off with both barrels when interviewed by Larry King last evening on his view of the current state of America's automotive crisis. " Moore: Automakers never listened to workers,...

No Time for Laurels; Now the Hard Part

"No Time for Laurels; Now the Hard Part Sign In to E-Mail or Save This Print Reprints ShareLinkedinDiggFacebookMixxYahoo! BuzzPermalink By PETER BAKER Published: November 4, 2008 ...

Biden Was Right About Roosevelt, TV and the Crash--Update

The blogs are still aghast at Democratic vice president nominee Joe Biden's recent "gaffe." Yet all he did was inform Katie Couric that, "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the...

FDR Lengthened The Great Depression

"FDR Lengthened The Great Depression photo credit: pingnews.com One of the new Liberal key talking points is that FDR oversaw the Great Depression - Obama and Biden have repeatedly stated this. The implication is that the left can steer us through this financial...

In gaffe, Biden said FDR led when market crashed

"WASHINGTON - Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden says today's leaders should take a lesson from the history books and follow fellow Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt's response to a financial crisis. "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt...

Unwanted Jounalists: Standing Among Great Men

Here's a story from a very respected journalist and a great man, John E. Carey. He has been in Pakistan trying to find Muhammad all along fearing his friend, a man whom he calls his brother, was dead. This is a stirring piece and is highlighted in full thanks to Mr. Carey's...

Newly released files show Julia Child was a spy

"By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE and RANDY HERSCHAFT, Associated Press Writers 1 hour, 51 minutes ago ...

McCain’s Conservative Model? Roosevelt (Theodore)

True confession: I adore Teddy Roosevelt. In fact, I have the original sheet music "We're Ready for Teddy Again" from Teddy's run for the Presidency from the Bull Moose Party.President Theodore Roosevelt was...

On being an author - without doing any writing

Margaret Truman, Eliot Roosevelt, Steve Allen - mystery writers? Didthey really take the time out of their celebrity-hood to craft, write and rewrite those mystery novels you see on the bookshelf?

Bush names Steve Preston new HUD chief, Replacing Alphonso Jackson

Alphonso Jackson, who's being replaced, is leaving behind a housing mess, mortgage crisis--and a criminal investigation. Among other things, Jackson is alleged to have favored friends and cronies in HUD contracts."President Bush on Friday chose SBA Administrator Steve Preston...

Hillary Gaffes Again: Don't Forget Pat Nixon!

Clinton needs to start paying a lot more attention to what she's saying and who she's saying it to. The media will check the facts...whether it's dodging sniper fire and claiming you were the first first lady...

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