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
Mar 19, 2009
Congress Guts A Real Public Servant
A parade of shame took place on Wednesday. Congressional leaders spent hours grilling Edward Liddy about 165 million dollars in bonuses at AIG. It was a scalding session as Liddy answered questions phrased with the bare minimum of civility. As the Q and A ended there was little resolution, and most Americans came away from the whole experience with a bitter taste in their mouths. The sad part is Americans... read more
Dec 12, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Is Not As Dumb As He Is Unlucky
Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by the FBI this week. While I could say, ”I told you so,” (read Al Capone’s Dream May Finally Come True, Unless Young Americans Wake Up) this article will not take such a direction. While my many cigarette-smoking friends are glad to see the ‘Hitler of smoking ban enforcement’ being handed his lunch, I am not so happy to see Blagojevich go down. Yes, I am a... 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
