Celebrating 250 Years of Media Meddling
What role did the media play in shaping your enjoyment (or disappointment) in the celebration of our recent 250th Independence Day?
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A well-reasoned assessment of critical issues based on facts rather than political talking points, with a dash of satirical humor for added flavor.
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The Political Exploitation of Independence Day
The political exploitation we witnessed surrounding our nation’s 250th anniversary is actually a time-honored tradition among our major parties.
Thank you for your patience…
A sincere thank you for your patience during my slight “pause” in posting.
In honor of President George W. Bush’s Birthday…
With apologies for the belated post (7/6), this quote reminds us of how the prior Republican president was viewed by the opposing party and the media.
Are you at ‘liberty’ to celebrate the US?
Independence Day and our nation’s 250th Anniversary came at the political expense of some… and the World Cup provides more evidence of the divide.
In Honor of Presidents and the US’s 250th Birthday
Many holidays are misunderstood or underappreciated; perhaps none more than Independence Day.
Modifying the Supreme Court – Quantity vs. Quality
The parties like to impugn the integrity of the Supreme Court whenever a decision doesn’t go their way. Is it better to expand it or improve it?
Judicial Activism NOT TIED to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States draws all the fire, but judicial activism simmers in the “inferior courts” at the district and circuit levels.
Supreme Court’s Approach in Landmark Cases
Judicial philosophies often reflect a specific Chief Justice’s court. They also blend and change with the facts and law of any given case.
Judicial Philosophies and the Supreme Court
Like snowflakes, no two people are the same,,, and that includes Supreme Court Justices.