Posts Tagged as ‘Senate’

In 2012, we should reinstate the Draft

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Published on June 30th, 2011

In 2012, we should reinstate the Draft, with a few tweaks. I have an idea. Well, sort of an idea. ... Read Story »

Goodwin Liu blocked in Senate Filibuster

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Published on May 19th, 2011

Goodwin Liu, the UC Berkeley law professor looking to be President Obama’s appointment to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ... Read Story »

It’s Time to tell the US Senate to get over themselves

Published on September 17th, 2010

You can’t spell sanctimonious without the “S” in Senate. It’s not that the US House of Reprehensibles is much better, ... Read Story »

Term Limits, Senator Byrd and Speaking ill of the Dead

Published on July 7th, 2010

Is there a time limit that attaches to the admonition against speaking ill of the dead? I know Ben Franklin ... Read Story »

The False Advertising of Sonia Sotomayor

Published on June 29th, 2010

I have a simple question. Can a judicial nominee to the United States Supreme Court be held accountable for misleading ... Read Story »

Internet is the Biggest Threat any Politician Knows

Published on June 21st, 2010

Today, with the Internet serving as the People’s Press, built solely for the dissemination of information (or disinformation in some ... Read Story »

One Step Closer to a Federal Reserve Audit

Published on June 16th, 2010

Transparency and accountability in politics and economics should always be our goal as a free society. The process of clarity ... Read Story »

Americans Misled by Senate Vote to Audit Federal Reserve

Published on May 11th, 2010

A former road patrol Sergeant of mine had a favorite saying, “When the leopard licks your hand, draw your sword.” ... Read Story »

Elected Dis-function is the New “ED”

Published on March 25th, 2010

I received many emails, tweets and comments regarding the post The Mental Health of Career Politicians. One particular response stated, ... Read Story »

Reflections on the Eve of “Historic” Health Care Reform

Published on March 18th, 2010

When we send local politicians to “The Hill” we do so presuming they will be as helpful as possible to ... Read Story »

Recalling U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

Published on March 17th, 2010

Wow. Talk about holding an elected official’s feet to the fire. Some voters in New Jersey are attempting to recall ... Read Story »

Keeping the Dems and GOP on the Ropes

Published on March 6th, 2010

Recently, I opened a post with the following question. “Lately, I’ve enjoyed watching the partisan politicians and pundits squirm, explaining ... Read Story »