Exercising Leverage

I know it's just a figure of speech. Voting booths don't operate by levers anymore. You either press buttons or punch out the little chads (Are they even legal these days?) or fill out a paper ballot. The important thing is that you DO IT!

Is Congress Supporting Fiscal Responsibility?

Congress says things aren't going as well as they could be. They downplay positive news. They say growth is still a long way off. They dismiss positive economic data and put on a sour face when addressing the public. Our members of Congress all claim to support fiscal responsibility. But, they sure don't act like it. The Defense Department says they don't need these new jets. Since when is spending $550 million on something you don't need fiscally responsible?

North Korea and Diplomatic Solutions – Random Thoughts Part II

North Korea and diplomatic games; something has to give and negotiating with those who renege on promises in treaties is a problematic issue for the United States. Here are some additional random thoughts on this issue which span a few years of off and on thinking on the matter.

North Korea and Diplomatic Solutions – Random Thoughts Part Iii

Sizing up North Korea is important for a war there. We must leave all options on the table and of course give the Chairman of North Korea the respect he wishes while remaining firm as Hell until it freezes over in fact if that's what it takes...

Basic Rants on Detractors of Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld

Anti-Capitalists, Anti-Globalists and Anti-US folks will often complain about the Leadership of the United States of America and recently one wrote a series of paper slandering Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld. Let me tell you what I think; I think Mr. Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld are great men with strength of character and will not put up with much of the Machiavellian BS the world operates under although often have to a little just to be diplomatic.