Personal lives are immaterial in politics
Another week has come and gone and another political sex scandal has steeped. This time with former New York Congressman Anthony Weiner — again. Weiner is fighting like mad to…
The Internet was just crazy this week
I believe Denis Leary put it best when he said on Twitter, “Remember – if you see a Sharknado, stay in your car and do not follow it. Unless you…
Moral turpitude is an affront to justice everywhere
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has decided to jump back into the political arena, running for New York City controller. Apparently “The Steamroller” — or “Client #9” if you prefer —…
States should be free to govern themselves
I don’t like being told what to do. I live life by my own rules and I answer to no one but myself. I like it that way. I also…
Whatever happened to just journalism?
I tend to tell people I’m a writer — as opposed to calling myself a journalist. There are a few reasons for this but it primarily comes from me not…
Are we all enemies of the state?
The United States Constitution defines treason as specific acts, namely “levying War against , or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.” FBI Director Robert Mueller said…
State senate legalizes class system
If you feel at times that there is an us vs. them society in New York state, you’re not crazy. In fact, the New York state Senate just voted to…
Too much of a good thing is scary
In my opinion, I’m a good citizen. I think America is a great country and I feel lucky to have been born here. I love fireworks and draught beer and…
We need to work on our narrow minds
Another week has come and gone and once again the crazies on the right have decided it was national “Use Barack Obama as a Pinata Week.” This week’s highlights of…