11 Questions for Congressman Barney Frank
With today’s news that Congressman Frank is retiring I realize that I will never use these interview questions I prepared for him. These are just notes, a live interview would…
Infographic – Word Visualizer – Citizens United Free Speech Case
The Supreme Court decision mentions the word “person” twice – neither time is a reference to corporations being people. The decision mentions the word “money” once: “All speakers, including individuals…
11 Things Every American Should Know about Citizens United
There has been talk about over-turning the Citizens United decision made by the Supreme Court. The representative tagline is “get money out of politics” or “corporations are not people”. Opponents…
Americans from Across the Political Spectrum Call for End to U.S. Militarism
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Putting aside political differences on other issues, Americans from across the political spectrum have sent a letter to the president and congress urging an…
Teatime for the Republican Establishment
Conservatives clashed sharply over which nominee, establishment candidate Mike Castle or Tea Partier Christine O’Donnell, would be a better choice to run for Joe Biden’s vacated Senate seat. Those backing…
The Best Way to Honor the Fallen is with Sound Mind
Today we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on this day nine years ago. On September 11, 2001 we lost nearly 3000 people, we respect their memory…
Yellow Bellied America-Hater Bashes War Effort?
Some years back I discovered a book called For the Courage of the Founders by Tom Rancich. In the book, Tom makes a stunning case that America's Global War on Terror…
My Question for Rachel Maddow; Rand Paul and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
By Osden Coolidge Much has been discussed about the exchange between Senate candidate Dr. Rand Paul and talk show host Rachel Maddow. In the exchange, essentially Maddow drilled on some…
Scott Brown Wins: Ted Kennedy’s Seat was Never His
By Osden Coolidge In one of the biggest political upsets in history, the most liberal state in the USA has voted a republican as US Senator for the office formerly…
Business Could be Better: A Golden Opportunity for Massachusetts Voters
“How’s business?”, the question is asked in coffee shops and law firms, factories and fishing boats. “How’s business?” Massachusetts needs a win. Record lost jobs and homes and…