Category Archives: Current Opinions

December 1, 2013   I typically disagree with the NY Times’ political and social commentary, but find it fascinating to view the juxtapositions that occur on a regular basis. The most recent example appeared on November 29th, Black Friday. A … Continue reading →

November 20, 2013   Yesterday, the NY Times ran two featured articles that caught my attention: 1. Increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s and efforts at early detection. 2. Continuing revelations about problems with ObamaCare. It got me to thinking: Maybe there … Continue reading →

November 10, 2013 I just finished a wonderfully crafted book by Evan Thomas, Ike’s Bluff, which chronicles the Eisenhower presidency and the physical toll it took on him. I found it particularly interesting because during Ike’s presidency, 1953 – 1961, … Continue reading →

October 30, 2013 OMG!   The United States has a spy program. Gott im himmel!  Who could ever  imagine a government doing that? screamed Germany’s Chancellor Merkel. Not to worry, however; we know who’s to blame. Whew! It’s Edward Snowden … Continue reading →

October 29, 2013 If the dysfunction within the Beltway were not so serious it would be laughable. Who says Laurel & Hardy are dead? They are alive and inept as ever. Yes, I’m talking about you, Mr. President – and … Continue reading →

October 23, 2013 The continuing problems with ObamaCare (and the entirety of the health industry), Syria and the entire Mid-East, banking scandals, America’s declining role in maintaining world order, education (or the lack thereof) and hopelessly low unemployment raise the … Continue reading →

October 21, 2013 Senator John McCain, when interviewed on NBC news last week, was asked to comment on the by-then-aborted-threat to shut down the government. His response was typical psycho babble but included reference to The American People: not once … Continue reading →

October 20, 2013 Possible environmental damage brought about by hydraulic fracking pales by comparison with inevitable economic chaos resulting from energy independence at home. Disclaimer: I am Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineer who has worked for and with Conoco, Exxon, … Continue reading →

October 13, 2013 Much recent political and media capital has been spent on radical Islamists. (i.e.‘terrorists’.) From the West’s perspective, Islamic views concerning the value of life, women’s role in society, individual freedom, etc. are difficult to comprehend, much less … Continue reading →

October 11, 2013 Lost in the hand-wringing and teeth-grinding over the government shut-down is another unintended consequence of government intrusion into our lives. Yesterday the NY Times reported on a perplexed small business owner, Chris Leh of Ephrate, PA, who … Continue reading →