Category Archives: Current Opinions

July 14, 2013 It is hard for folks living east of the Hudson River, or within the Beltway, to accept that Texans can teach them anything; but one aspect of Texas legislative style is worthy of emulation. The legislature down … Continue reading →

July 13, 2013 The media is abuzz over Janet Napolitano’s decision to resign.  Focus is on who should replace her.  I have a suggestion: “No one.”  Department of Homeland Security was formed as a knee-jerk reaction to 9-11 and has … Continue reading →

July 6, 2013 Anyone besides me tired of the obfuscation and bloviating emanating from Washington over border security? Which border needs to be secured, anyway?  I haven’t heard of even one Mexican trying to blow up our buildings, airplanes or … Continue reading →

June 30, 2013 While walking along the seaside today, a strange thought occurred:   Why are “increment” and “excrement” not antonyms of each other?

June 26, 2013 The emir of Qatar just named his son to replace him.  The New York Times commented on the report by saying the new emir might be more willing to adopt democracy than was his father.  The article … Continue reading →

Looks like America’s arms makers have won again.  They will be the only beneficiaries of this latest mis-calculation on the part of our maladroit government to impose “democracy” on the Arab world.  After Newtown, have we learned nothing about these … Continue reading →