Monthly Archives: September 2011
CNN Tea Party Debate Reflections
The CNN Tea Party Debate was the first of its kind. It definitely had its own flair and the audience was made up of a lot of Tea Party voters. What stood out in the debate? My first reaction happened … Continue reading
GOP Debate Round 2!
The CNN Tea Party debate was last night and round 2 in a 3 round match this September. What happened? I honestly don’t know as I was sidetracked last night. I have the debate on DVR and will be watching … Continue reading
Tea Party Debate Tonight
CNN’s Tea Party GOP Debate is tonight! Another chance to see the frontrunners, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney go at it. Will Perry stick to his guns and continue to call social security a ponzi scheme? This week we’ll be … Continue reading
Raising Capital Gains Is Insane?
Would raising the capital gains rate today be a huge mistake since the economy is in shambles? Bill O’Reilly posited that to Ben Stein on his show last night in response to the Presidential address. Ben Stein is pretty conservative, … Continue reading
Reagan Library Republican Debate
The Republican debate at the Reagan library happened last night. This was the first debate that new frontrunner Rick Perry attended and boy did things heat up quickly! What happened? Who stood out? Who won? Within the first 10 minutes … Continue reading
Make A Difference As An Independent
As an independent how do you make a difference in the political debate today when so much is dominated by either the right or the left? That is a question I am working on finding the answer to. I plan … Continue reading
Congress Back in Town
After 5 weeks of vacation (think about how nice that would be), Congress is back in town again this week. A lot of focus is going to be on the economy and in particular jobs. On Thursday, President Obama will … Continue reading
Perry and Bachmann Too Extreme?
In a new Fox News poll two candidates stood out as being too extreme to be seriously considered for President. Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann topped the list. Does this mean if one of them wins the nomination that they … Continue reading
Joint Session Politics
President Obama requested to address a joint session of congress to present his jobs proposal. The problem is that it was requested at the same time as a Republican presidential debate. House leader Boehner rejected Obama’s request and suggested it … Continue reading
