New immigration reform bill has farther-reaching implications than anticipated WASHINGTON D.C. — In a historic, and extremely surprising turn of events for the land of the free and home of the brave, almost 90% of its diverse population has now found itself without a country [more...]
Like anyone, pirates need time off from stressful job too MOGADISHU — It’s been over a year since any commercial shipping vessels have been attacked by pirates off the coast of the African country of Somalia, but Robert Ogubuwe promises that is about to change. [more...]
Triggering “Umbrella-gate,” President Obama called in the Marines Thursday to hold an umbrella over his head during his Rose Garden press conference. Let’s face it. We just don’t have the military capability to protect our Middle East diplomats and the president’s suits at the same [more...]
Journal entry: June 1, 1988 (age 19) — Driving standard The honks were getting louder. I yanked the emergency brake and got out of the car. I hustled back toward the coupe idling behind me. As its bewildered and annoyed driver unrolled his window, I [more...]
Most Americans thought Benghazi was the guy who palled around with John Cassavetes back in the 60s Up until about an hour ago, most Americans thought Benghazi was the guy who palled around with John Cassavetes back in the 60s, but now it’s obvious we’re [more...]
You say you want a revolution… According to a PublicMind poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University, nearly one-third of registered voters answer in the affirmative to the proposition “In the next few years, an armed revolution might be necessary in order to protect our liberties.” Commentators [more...]
Hoping to make Obama scandals disappear with magic In a colorful press conference held at the White House a few days ago, press secretary/circus master Jay Carney lived up to his last name as the Obama scandals piled up like elephants in a circus ring [more...]
Jobs crisis over! Hiring increase for receptionists, waiters, clerks, temp workers… At last, some excellent economic news for folks long-mired in the jobs crisis and stagnant labor market! At least, those were the headlines recently trumpeted across the country. “Jobs Spring Back,” exclaimed a typical [more...]
Journal entry: May 4, 1981 (age 12): Birthday Monday is the worst day of the week to have a birthday. You have to go to school, and everybody is in a bad mood. But today got better as it went on. When I got home [more...]
Journal entry: May 30, 1987 (age 18): Car Wash As my senior year at Seton Catholic Central High School comes to a close, the milestone events are starting to fly by. The Class of 1987’s senior prom, senior trip to the Magic Valley amusement park, [more...]