Now that Fidel Castro is out of the Cuban leadership spotlight, some think this an opportune time to begin taking steps toward normalization of our relationship with that country. Most leaders who discuss this issue are careful to preface their comments with a statement that we will not (more…)
Archive for February, 2008
The United States Stands Firm On Human Rights! Right?
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008I’m From The Government and I’m Here To Help You…Trust Me!
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Having scheduled my annual physical examination, I was at the point of checking in with the receptionist when she asked me to fill out a new form. Another of the many reasons why I hate going to a doctor’s office, but I just mentally checked it off as just another form necessary for today’s bureaucratically managed health care system. When I looked at the form I was a bit taken aback, not because it asked me to confirm much of my medical history they already had, but because (more…)
Outsourcing American Jobs
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008For many years, we have watched the movement of jobs overseas to countries like Mexico, China and India. In the meantime our U.S. unemployment lines continue to grow and our “rust belt” cities continue to decline as manufacturing jobs disappear. Equipment has been moved to (more…)
School Daze
Sunday, February 10th, 2008Recently it was stated on Lou Dobbs Tonight that the graduation rate of high school students is only 64% for Hispanics, 60% for African Americans and 80% for White students. When compared to the 60% and 64% figures, the 80% looks good, but (more…)
Limits on Wind Power and Global Warming
Monday, February 4th, 2008Renewable energy sources like wind and solar energy cannot solve completely the world’s energy problems. Nuclear power is the only alternative especially since there is urgency in reducing CO emission as fast as we can.
Death of the Family Farm
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008On January 31, 2008 tens of thousands of Mexican farmers marched in the streets of Mexico City to protest (more…)
