Criticizing the President

The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad … Read more

Sleepless George

Four Ghosts of the White House One night, George W. Bush is tossing restlessly in his White House bed. He awakens to see George Washington standing by him. Bush asks him,”George, what is … Read more

Cassidy on my fabric.

Ignorance in Kansas

So, the Kansas Board of Education made ignorance official state policy yesterday. And before you start thinking that I, of all people, am against the free exchange of ideas, think again. I relish … Read more

2000

Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right, when wrong to be put right. Carl Schurz Remarks in the Senate, February 29, 1872. More information/context about Schurz’s quote is available. … Read more

American Patriot

American Patriot, Kentuckian Bill Moyer, a 73 year old Korean and Vietnam vet, attended a recent media event for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The person giving the speech avoided serving in overseas conflict, … Read more

31 Years and Going Strong

Sheryl and I were married 31 years ago today; I wonder how we did it given that the “Defense of Marriage” act just passed? I wonder if love and friendship and all that … Read more