Month: November 2011
-
I Mourn for the Herman Cain Story That Could Have Been
I don’t think he’s qualified to be president, and I never thought there was any chance he would get the nomination. But I could see him as a cabinet secretary — maybe the Commerce Department. Just not in a Perry administration.
-
Thanks to Those Who Serve
(I’m Looking at You, Harry)Among the many things I’m thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day, I’m grateful for the 1 percent of Americans who wear the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. In particular, I’m thankful for one newly-promoted (yesterday!) Petty Officer Second Class, Harry Kirk Petersen.
-
Pepper Spray Incident Shows Why OWS Has Less “Staying Power” Than Vietnam War Protests
I have very little use for "Occupy Wall Street," but even so I found the pepper-spray image somewhat disturbing. Then I mentally shrugged. It may have been excessive, but no matter how the police break up a demonstration, they will be criticized for the inevitable injuries and indignities.
-
Does Perry Even WANT to be President?
On paper, the idea of a Perry candidacy was compelling — long-time governor of our second largest state, etc. But on paper, Gov. Sarah Palin with her executive experience was more qualified for the presidency in 2008 than was Barack Obama, and we know how that turned out.