Are we to jettison that which makes us great? The essential issues: What is the essence of America? Are we are to surrender that which makes us a country worthy of our ideals in an effort to preserve the empty shell that remains? In recent weeks, protests have been heard against the construction of a [...]
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Reactions to my postings on a number of websites in which I take positions that are admittedly to the left of center are, often, argumentative. Many of my immediate family’s views are far more to the right than mine and we have spirited conversations which I find stimulating and literally exciting. On the other hand, [...]
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The Essence of Liberalism One of the primary epithets in this and other recent election cycles is “Liberal”. I am an unabashed liberal, or “progressive” if one prefers. Moreover, I believe that most thinking Americans are basically “liberal” – even if the term has been vilified by the Right. The traditional role of the conservative [...]
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The bills have to get paid. Period. And wishful thinking and pandering politicians are not helpful. The other day Joan, my wife of over a half-century and I went to the supermarket. (I am usually not allowed to assist with the shopping because of an addiction to the olives at the antipasto bar, at prices [...]
A primer on the filibuster. First, a definition: A filibuster is a delaying tactic that is a part of the rules of the United States Senate. According to etymologists it is a word that comes from the Spanish filibustero meaning “freebooter” or “pirate.” The origin seems to be that a person who filibusters is plundering [...]
