By Peadar O’Maoileoin, August 28 2014 Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet written during 1775 – 1776, outlined his vision of independence and free trade. Common Sense presented people in the thirteen […]
The Barbary Pirates
A Plea for True Independence!
By John MacDonald, August 27, 2014 So often we hear the word “independence” related to politics. Independence is viewed as a valued hallmark of what most of us desire in a politician […]
Journalists Are Killing Information?
Journalists Are Killing Information? An allegation is floating around out there in the twitter sphere. Journalists are killing information. That is a serious charge by any standard. Those of us who practice […]
The Right’s Lack of Faith in Faith
By John MacDonald, August 14, 2014 Now un-enrolled, independent minded and as a former registered Republican for over 20 years I have watched Ronald Reagan’s influence on the Republican Party and […]
Blue Dog, JFK Democrats Need A Comeback
By John MacDonald, August 12, 2014 For some time now it has bothered me how the tide has turned against the classic blue dog, John F. Kennedy Democrats. The tide I […]
