Feb 7, 2010
Asleep At The Switch: Scott Lee Cohen’s Checkered Past Slips By The DNC
Okay, I am not going to waste your time and report what is going on with Mr. Cohen. His life story has been in the media for the last few days. You and I know it forwards and backwards. I am not going to get in to the reasons why Cohen should drop out of the race or why he should stay in. What I want to shed some light on the recklessness of the Illinois Democratic Party for failing to thoroughly evaluate... read more
Jan 28, 2010
A Washington Where Every Day Is Election Day
Last night saw the first State of the Union speech of President Barack Obama. Expectations ran a wide range. There were several indications that he would make a move towards the center, the safe bet in America, especially in today’s political climate. This is the sort of pandering a consummate politician, like Bill Clinton, would make. When Congress violently shifted into Republican hands in 1994,... read more
Dec 24, 2009
Fosco, Burris And Roe Take Over Tin Pan Alley
In the vein of socio-political shenanigans perpetrated by such Cook County political greats as Roland Burris and Joseph Fosco I would like to offer my cover rendition of White Christmas. For those who can’t hum along by memory, here’s Bing Crosby crooning along in merry melody. Enjoy. — Congress is in, are you listening? All night long, sessions extending. No end in sight, Oh what a... read more
Nov 17, 2009
Conrad Black Speaks Out On Chicago Corruption, With Joseph Fosco’s Vigilance In Mind
American politics is suffering acutely from the gridlock of entrenched officeholders and election financing controlled by special interests. Over 300 of the 435 congressional districts almost never change partisan hands. Most congressmen have safely gerrymandered districts, receive the bulk of their financial support from one or a few sources, and are reliable legislative supporters of those sources. Their... read more
Apr 24, 2009
“Truth Commission” Fiasco Will Yank Down Both Parties
What began life as a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence investigation on potential misconduct surrounding the CIA’s interrogation methods threatened to swallow the whole nation this week. President Obama stressed his opposition to holding public hearings on the matter, but was quickly chastised by his own party, including top Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House and third in the line of... read more
Jan 9, 2009
Will The Senator From Illinois Please Be Seated
It finally looks like Roland Burris will be seated in the US Senate. Three cheers for common sense. Of course I did have the pleasure of watching the Democrat Senate hem and haw as they decided what to do with the ‘tainted’ appointee. Getting to see Harry Reid make an ass out of himself by threatening to physically bar the junior Senator from the Senate chamber was particularly amusing. Then all the... read more
Dec 30, 2008
The Chicago Way: What The Rest Of The Country Is About To See
The end of a year is the traditional time to take a moment to step back from the daily news and reflect on the events of the past year. It is important to look with an intense, accurate retrospection at what happened and appreciate why events unfolded the way they did. This historic election year is perfect fodder for the political junkies like me that do not just read or listen to the news. We actually... read more
Oct 23, 2008
“Change” Is Here… And Not In The Way You Think
During this election cycle, “change” has been the centerpiece of both political parties’ marketing policies to the people of America. Both political parties and both presidential candidates have claimed they are the ones that really represent change for the people. What may be rare in the political history of the United States is that both sides in this issue maybe actually telling the truth.... read more
Oct 20, 2008
Democratic Party: “Catholics Get Lost!”
Historically, the essence of being a Catholic meant following the doctrine, tradition and policies set forth by the Pope. In today’s Catholic World that statement is still true, but all too often someone’s personal interpretation of what they believe doctrine and tradition truly mean takes precedence. During this general election cycle, an era of economic upheaval and troubling international... read more
