Open Letter to President Obama and the DNC

To: President Obama and the Democratic National Committee: Mr. President; Ladies and Gentlemen: With regard to recent events both domestic and foreign, I must assure you in the strongest terms that you are unequivocally playing with danger. Since taking office, you have confused our allies, insulted our friends, bewildered the American public, ducked serious issues, [...]

In defense of Caroline Kennedy, the next United States Senator from the state of New York

I am more than a little irritated with this Caroline Kennedy controversy. What is the issue? Qualifications some say. Nonsense. Caroline Kennedy attended and graduated from Radcliffe College. She also went on to receive a law degree from Columbia Law School. And that would be enough to qualify a person for the United States Senate. [...]

The chorus against John McCain’s current running mate chants louder and with more intensity

First it was Kathleen Parker, a conservative syndicated columnist, who said out loud that “John McCain’s current running mate” must go. What she stated about her was dead on. She makes a strong argument in her defense but concludes with this. What to do? McCain can’t repudiate his choice for running mate. He not only [...]

The Unraveling of John McCain

Barack Obama showed what it means to lead and John McCain showed what it means to lack leadership. What is beautiful about this bailout negotiation is that it gave us a glimpse of what an Obama Presidency will look like and, God forbid, what a McCain Presidency will look like, Rep. Barney Frank put it [...]

McCain’s V.P. running mate is lying, again

John McCain’s Vice Presidential nominee is lying again. This time the lie is that she is accusing “Obama-Biden Democrats” of lying. (CNN)— Governor Sarah Palin accused “Obama-Biden Democrats,” of launching a series of unfair attacks against she and her family in a fundraising email sent to supporters Monday. “Friends, in the course of a few [...]

John McCain’s Vice-Presidential nominee isn’t heavy enough to be a lightweight

Why on earth John McCain would choose a running mate (I will still refuse to use her name, not even in the “tags”) that isn’t heavy enough to be a lightweight is beyond comprehension. I mean, he could have chosen Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson who would have made a serious, formidable opponent and she [...]

Henry Paulson is the only shiny coin in the Bush Administration fountain

The Bush Administration will go down in history as one of the worst Presidencies in our great American history. The list of failures is quite lengthy and these failures and blunders will have long-term ramifications to the health of this great nation. George W. Bush, simply stated, is incompetent. He is in street terms a [...]

God in Society Debate: Final Statement: Why I’m an Atheist: Leo Pardus

Below is the long awaited final statement from Leo Pardus of de-conversion. When began this debate asking what the practical implication of believing in God are for society. Now we ask why believe or why not believe. Here is Leo’s response: Why do you believe that your position (atheism/theism) best reflects reality? Because it seems [...]

President Bush was right until he got to the part about John McCain

Here is what President George W. Bush said last night at the Republican National Convention. In his speech to the convention, delivered via video hookup from the White House, Bush harked back to the attacks of Sept. 11, saying, “We live in a dangerous world. And we need a president who understands the lessons of [...]

“Swing Vote” has a strong, non-partisan, one-word message: Vote!

I give this film, Swing Vote, a “must-see” recommendation for all of you political junkies. As is my Friday morning routine, I went to the movies. There are few political films out these days (although Oliver Stone will be coming out with “W” soon). Most of the these films, have a strong political slant. Either [...]

Speaker Nancy Pelosi pens memoir of being the first female House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi has written a memoir, Know Your Power: A Message to America’s Daughters, of being elected the first female House Speaker and how all this came into being. It is a proud moment when she was elevated to House Speaker not only because she is the first female to be elected to this prestigious, [...]

Polls showing Obama the “landslide winner” premature

To all Barack Obama supporters, volunteers and fans: the polls showing Barack Obama a “landslide winner” are a bit premature. While it is true that the overseas trip created a “Berlin Bounce,” I caution against over-confidence and the perception that we are arrogant. The polling question of the morning seems to be whether Barack Obama [...]

Governor Jindal refuses suicide mission: McCain’s running mate on the losing ticket

Governor Bobby Jindal is refusing to accept the number two slot on John McCain’s ticket. (CNN) — Has Bobby Jindal ruled out being John McCain’s running mate? One day after it was revealed the presumptive Republican presidential candidate was slated to hold a closed-door meeting with the 37-year old governor, Jindal told Fox News there [...]

Barack Obama is an outstanding leader exerting his influence on Iraqi policy

Barack Obama is an outstanding leader. If the American people didn’t know it before, they know it now as evidenced by the following he has among the Iraqi leaders. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki agrees with Barack Obama’s position on withdrawal. BAGHDAD, July 21 — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama conferred with senior Iraqi leaders, [...]

Pope Bendict XVI is a great guy and he is agile, smart and attractive

I shouldn’t say this, but I need to get it off my chest. When Pope Benedict XVI was elected. I thought, “what a shlub.” The Free Dictionary defines it as “n. Slang, A person regarded as clumsy, stupid, or unattractive.” I was wrong because he is agile, smart and attractive. We share the same values. [...]

It’s about “confidence” and “trust” in our great nation

One of my fellow writers here at the Political Inquirer asked the question,” “Tell me, Reading; specifically what could the government do to fix the economy short-term? Spend more non-existent money?” Mike, I don’t think you get it because it’s not about the money or short-term money fixes. It’s about “confidence” in government. It’s about [...]

John McCain’s Economic Policies are “drawing a blank” and that is understandable

John McCain’s economic policy is a “blank.” Reading on Walden Bookstore.

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Ralph Nader is proving to be a “pathetic” figure

Ralph Nader made some charges against presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama. I am not even going to dignify them here, although you can read all about it by clicking here if you must. I have great empathy for Ralph Nader because I now see this running for President charade for what it is: a pathetic [...]

Barack Obama saves the Federal Government $80m and John McCain loses $80m

Barack Obama rejects federal aid of $80,000,000 in his first major move as a presidential candidate. And what does John McCain do: he squanders away $80,000,000 on what will more than likely be a futile attempt to become President. Why not join Obama in saving the federal treasury this much needed cash. Together they save [...]