If a tree falls in the forest and no one is present, does it make a sound?
If you have something to say and there is no forum, will your voice be heard?  The answer is overwhelmingly “NO”.
The FCC and Kevin Martin essentially removed many of our forums yesterday.  Of course, we won’t realize the ramifications of [...]

Well, I’ve spent most of the past few months looking over the candidates and I’ve decided that my first choice would be John Edwards.
Looking over the lot, I have decided that Joe Biden and Chris Dodd are probably the most experienced and have the best working knowledge of politics in Washington.  While both are more [...]

Our presidential candidates seem to have learned more from Iraq than the Iraqi’s have learned from us.  It is sad to note the comparison.  But, the religious issues that seem to be dominating the campaigns remind me of the Suni-Shia conflict in Iraq. 
Some candidates seem to be courting strictly evangelical Christians while others seem to [...]

The Des Moines Register’s endorsement of John McCain and Hillary Clinton should have come as no surprise, but as a bit of a disappointment. 
John McCain’s time has come and gone.  He’s an honorable man with a track record that says something about his character, but if he should become the Republican party’s nominee the party [...]

Needless to say, I’m a fan of of Charlie Rose.  Perhaps it’s the way the guests all seem so relaxed or perhaps it’s because Mr. Rose seems to be so knowledgeable about so many subjects.  Or, perhaps, it’s because he’s from North Carolina, my home. 
The latest interview with Bill Clinton was a most enjoyable conversation.  [...]