Category Archives: Politics

ANOTHER COMPROMISE ON BIRTH CONTROL – NONE ON ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Once again, another compromise is coming down the pike on birth control. Under the guise of religious freedom, and despite the fact that hypocrisy runs rampant in that many religious institutions of the Catholic persuasion already cover birth control, religious … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth Control, Politics, Religion, Reproductive Rights

MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS – DANIEL BURNHAM – ARCHITECT AND URBAN PLANNER

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Eric Kuhne, world-renowned architect and owner of CivicArts, journeyed from his home in England to present a vision of Fort Wayne river front development at a “Fifth Tuesday” city council meeting on January 29th.  One of Mr. Kuhne’s first projects … Continue reading →

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BOEHNER BUMBLES FISCAL CLIFF BARGAIN

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

John Boehner will have a tough time recovering from his latest ineffective fumble at leadership.  In his “Plan B”, Boehner attempted to whip the Republicans into a cohesive group in order to pass what he thought would be a compromise … Continue reading →

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BATTLE OF THE HATE GROUPS

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

The Newtown tragedy has brought out the best and the worst in humanity.   The ever-sanctimonious and freakish group of haters, the Westboro Baptist Church protestors, has indicated they will picket at some event connected with the services or vigils of … Continue reading →

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NEWTOWN: ANOTHER TRAGEDY; ANOTHER MEDIA FEEDING FRENZY

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Just another media day in our lives.  The Newtown mass killing is now generating the standard 24-hour coverage that has become expected of such tragedies.  And, as can be expected, more than likely, a certain pattern will be followed. Americans … Continue reading →

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RAINING ON SHINE’S PARADE

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Last week had to be a little traumatic for poor Steve Shine and the Republicans.  After all, he and his buddies felt so threatened by our Democratic convention that they sprang for $10,000 worth of air time to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Fort Wayne, Politics, Republicans

MARLIN WHO?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Our Third District Representative is pretty much a non-starter when it comes to helping our district and its residents.  Since he took office in 2010, Stutzman has spent a great deal of time raising money to ensure his hold on … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Marlin Stutzman, Politics, Republican Party, Republicans, Third District | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

PRE-PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS POSE PROBLEMS

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election. They are common in the United States, where their origins are traced to the progressive movement with its emphasis on ridding the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Democrat Party, Democrats, Elections, Politics, Third District, Voting | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

COUNTY COUNCIL – COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – WADING THROUGH THE DIFFERNCES!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Year after year voters go to the polls and often fail to understand their own local government, so I decided to write a little on it and continue to learn for my own benefit.  Last year city offices were filled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Fort Wayne, Local Government, Politics, Republican Party, Republicans, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

DANIELS DALLIES OVER DEFUNDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Over the past seven years, Mitch Daniels has attempted to paint his Indiana reign as one of an orderly haven of wondrous progress in our Midwest sea of woes.  But Daniels has failed on numerous occasions.  Who can forget his … Continue reading →

Posted in Indiana, Indiana General Assembly, Mitch Daniels, Politics, Republicans, Women's Interests | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments