Category Archives: Politics

discussion of government and leaders

These too… two… three are useless

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Kirk

Sometimes something seems like a great idea at the time, and it might be, but after it runs its course, served its purpose, it’s time to let it go. Here are some examples of things that should go the way … Continue reading →

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Running Mates

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Kirk

In the search for a running mate the presidential nominee seeks a partner, one who stands for the same ideals and has the same basic goals for the nation; one who will compliment the candidate’s strengths and compensate for their … Continue reading →

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Missing the point!

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Kirk

Two years ago, in the mid-term elections, voters sent a loud and resounding message by ousting congressional incumbents in alarming proportions. Democrats in general and liberals more specifically took that as acceptance of their agenda and carte blanch to proceed … Continue reading →

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The Right To Life

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Kirk

A few weeks ago I was asked how conservatives are able to simultaneously support the death penalty and oppose abortion. This is a valid question and the answer is found in the discussion of when an individual gains, or loses, … Continue reading →

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The Real Racists in Politics

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Kirk

With an African-American and a woman running for President, it seems unlikely that we could get through the entire campaign without discussing race and gender equality issues. It seems that both have waited for the other to bring it up, … Continue reading →

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I’m not angry…

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Kirk

Really, I’m not, but perhaps I should be. California used to have the best education system in the country and, probably, the world. Now it ranks among the worst. We have so many “special” programs that distract from teaching a … Continue reading →

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Free press?

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Kirk

It always strikes me as odd when people think they get rights without responsibility. Our nation’s press has seen themselves this way for a long time. The New York Times has become an editorial rag, rather than a news source. … Continue reading →

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Hillary shows her true colors

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Kirk

I have been watching the woman who would be queen self-destruct the past few weeks. Her desperation has motivated her to turn her campaign to personal smear tactics. Issues have little to do with the democratic primaries since Obama and … Continue reading →

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Conservative? Now What?

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Kirk

First let me say that I am not yet giving up completely on Mike Huckabee, but I am a realist. Huckabee would need to get all of Romney’s delegates and win a sizable majority from here on out to win … Continue reading →