Politics is a dirty game. Both sides use quotes taken out of context, manipulate numbers to favor their own policies, and play to whatever audience they are currently addressing. It’s hard to make sense of it all. Let me see if I can be of some help. Having raised two teenagers – the real masters of spin — I have found that the axiom, actions speak louder than words, is a good guide when searching Read More…
We The People may be the three most important words in our constitution. They demand that we take responsibility for ourselves and our future. These words have not only been resonating in America with the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements, but around the world — from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and beyond. While a dictator has not held sway in America, our progress has been held hostage by bickering politicians. We The People Read More…
It may seem like a long time until November 2012 to you, but to anyone who wants to be President of The United States of America, it’s just around the corner. The Republicans had their third debate in Ames, Iowa last Thursday, followed by a Straw Poll on Saturday. But, the big news came out of South Carolina where Texas governor, Rick Perry, announced that he was throwing his hat into the ring. And still, Read More…
Three big political stories in the news last week caught my attention: Mitt Romney announced his candidacy, John Edwards was indicted on campaign finance charges over payments to hide an extramarital affair, and Congressman Anthony Weiner was accused of sending lewd photos of himself to a woman in Washington. Does character count in politics? We want our politicians to be smart — we even like them tall– but do we care if they are faithful to Read More…
I saw The Informant starring Matt Damon last weekend. While it’s a very good movie–worth your time and $10.50–Mr. Damon’s performance is the real reason to see this movie. He plays his character a bit like an idiot savant and he does so brilliantly. Most actors would have been tempted to play this character over the top, but Mr. Damon exercises control, even subtlety at times, allowing us to feel some sympathy for a contemptible Read More…
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