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A World Without Sound-bites Or Talking-Points

Obama spoke from the Rose Garden this morning, putting forward his ideas on how to both pay for his proposed American Jobs Act, and further tackle our national debt. Three hours before he began speaking, I had already heard the "thought out" responses to his speech (which he was 3 hours ...

Is It Time For A Real Change In American Politics?

In the past I have always believed that two (or more) strong political parties was a good thing for our country, because with strong opposing forces it prevented us from straying too far in either idealogical direction. Sure we've gone off course now and then over our history, but we ...

Why Do The Poor Overwhelmingly Support Democrats Who Abuse Them?

[caption id="attachment_252" align="alignleft" width="315" caption="Dog"][/caption] I believe this is a dynamic which exists--and a question which can be asked--all over the country, and among both major parties as I'll describe below, but I want to start by localizing it to provide clear examples of what I'm suggesting and asking. Living in Pittsburgh, ...

Who Will be the Next Secretary of State?

A lot of the buzz on the next Secretary of State has been John Kerry. This is even considered a safe choice by the Huffington Post. However, it appears that there is also some speculation that NY Senator Hillary Clinton may take the position. This is even referenced by folks ...

The shame of a polarized nation

Washington D.C. has become the black-sheep alcoholic uncle of every family. He's still relative and invited to holiday dinners, but nobody trusts him alone with their children. Our founding fathers never intended for the party vs. party politicking that we have today. The framework they created was with a vision for ...