More than 30 years ago I heard the now late Rev. E .C. Hill state, "I do not trust the left wing or the right wing because they are both flapping off the same bird, and it is a bird of destruction." ...more

November 3, 2009

During President Obama's campaign, I recall seeing an interview clip of a woman who attended one of his rallies. When asked why she was voting for Obama, she responded, "Obama is going to pay my mortgage and put gas in my tank." ...more

August 6, 2009

Adkins' CPR May Spur Taxpayer 'Tea Party' Commissioner Atkins' stimulus plan to give $4,000 to $5,000 to buyers of foreclosed homes or first-time home buyers is nothing more than an Obama Stimulus II. Obama promised redistribution of wealth during his campaign, and he is certainly keeping his promise with his stimulus plan. ...more

February 26, 2009

John B. Mooney of Hudson agrees with letter writer Tony D'Andrea that the rich pay the lion's share of taxes. That's because they have the pig's share of the nation's wealth, Mooney says. ...more

January 21, 2009

Note from writer: Several years ago I interviewed a local Roman Catholic priest who had resigned his clerical post to marry a divorcee with two children. I attended and wrote about the new CACINA church that followed, and later, the training and ordination of its current priest, Rev. James Marsh. ...more

January 10, 2009

5:24 p.m.: At Precinct 939, the Apollo Beach Community Church, poll deputy Daniel McCarthy said turnout has been very heavy today, and it's getting busier as the day goes on. He did not know exactly how many people had voted. ...more

November 4, 2008

5:24 p.m.: At Precinct 939, the Apollo Beach Community Church, poll deputy Daniel McCarthy said turnout has been very heavy today, and it's getting busier as the day goes on. He did not know exactly how many people had voted. ...more

November 4, 2008

Chance To Catch Up I recall the era of the cost of living adjustment (COLA), which was very beneficial to the average American worker and their families in maintaining a normal living standard with any increases in food, fuel and other necessities. Then our corporatism decided to change it to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which doesn't include the rise in costs of food and fuel. Seems we are not being considered today for our hard work. ...more

November 3, 2008

If Barack Obama is not a socialist, he does the best imitation of one I've ever seen. ...more

November 2, 2008

This is the most critical election in my lifetime. ...more

November 1, 2008