‘Current Affairs’ Archives
A Layman’s Questions About the US Economy
Every day, I’m reading of stock market losses. 200-500 point losses each day. This cannot be good. And yet, I must admit I don’t understand the how and why of it all. And I don’t really have time to do the research necessary to grasp it well. Before you [Read More]
One Canadian’s Perspective on the US Presidential Election
Since I had the right to vote, I have viewed politics from afar. Politics have never really interested me in the least, mainly because I observed it as run-around and empty promises. I have found it hard to follow, or keep interested in laws and bills, campaigns or slam [Read More]
Is Palin Ready for Office?
As a political conservative, I’ve written previously about how thrilled I was that John McCain picked Governor Sarah Palin as his vice president. (See Culture Feast article I Finally Have a Horse in the Race.) I wasn’t the only one who was excited by his choice. [Read More]
$700 Billion Bailout: Pro and Con Open Thread
Okay, it needs to be discussed, but I am far from the economic expert. The House of Representatives will vote today on the revised version of the proposed $700 billion bailout. At best, I can discuss this from a theoretical / logical perspective, and then I’ll leave [Read More]
Republicrats in the Presidential Debate
Check this out. Disclaimer: this is intentional comedy. Don’t take this seriously. I’m saddened that I have to say that. As you were. [Read More]
An Independent’s Perspective on Voting
My good friend, Barb, bakes four loaves of bread for her family every weekend because she doesn’t trust the additives and chemicals in store bought bread. Even though she’s a nurse and works in the health industry, she doesn’t take her daughters to the doctor unless [Read More]
My Tax Reform
One of the things that makes it hard for me to support any politician is that despite what they say on the campaign trail, none of them can truly deliver what they promise. The reasons are vast and someday I will blog more about that. What I want to do right now is talk [Read More]
