Do you cast your votes based solely upon the sentiment of a political sign proudly displayed on your favorite neighbor’s yard? I didn’t think so. Despite the idea that political lawn signs are more a celebration of one’s choice… Continue Reading
Global Climate Change is happening now, as we reach new highs in greenhouse gas emissions at 400 PPM of CO2.1 The Arctic ice cap which has stabilized our climate and ocean currents for several thousand years is disappearing.2 Ocean acidification from… Continue Reading
Jerry Brown is governor of California again, and I have a positive feeling about his administration. I never, ever thought I would write those words. A little more than two months ago, I complained about both candidates for governor and… Continue Reading
Every time I check on the campaign for governor, I’m struck by the same thought: Can’t we do better than this? Our choice is between a very successful businesswoman who did not bother to vote until a few years ago,… Continue Reading
“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.” ~ Ronald Reagan
Commentary Is this the year “twenty-ten” or “two-thousand-ten”? Is the emergency number “nine-eleven” or “nine-one-one?” If you are dealing with a kid, it better be 9-1-1. There have been cases where small children have been unable to call because they… Continue Reading
“Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.” ~ Oscar Wilde
“Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.” ~ Ambrose Bierce
“All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.” ~ John Arbuthnot
Do you cast your votes based solely upon the sentiment of a political sign proudly displayed on your favorite neighbor’s yard? I didn’t think so. Despite the idea that political lawn signs are more a celebration of one’s choice… Continue Reading
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