spillway at Kanopolis Lake

Two From a Master

While confirming the accuracy of one quote, I came across another that I just had to share.

Both are from that great American observer, Mark Twain. The first

Abuse of Power?

Ted Rall’s cartoons often raise valid points, but are also often so extreme that their message is lost in delivery. No so with today’s observation.

As I have

America’s Must Do List

America used to stand for something. Does it still? Are we still the shining beacon of hope, the protector and defender of human rights around the world? I

el Rancho Green Chili

The War in Iran, Part One: Before it Starts

I’ve been mostly silent about the possibility of us starting yet another war under false pretexts, believing that the debacle in Iraq would temper any plans to

A Letter to the President

President George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

The start of the new Congress brings us opportunities to work together on