The question has been raised as to if the US tax code as currently written is unfair. I believe that it is inherently unfair. No matter all the talk about people paying their "fair" share the argument is by design unfair. The very nature of our current… more »

The debt of the US of A is unsustainable. Sure right now the interest rate on that debt is relatively low, but soon that rate is going to mushroom. When it does, 2008/2009 will look like the good ole days. Now there's talk that by year's end, the Presid… more »

It has been more decades than I would like to admit since I sat in a classroom and followed along with a teacher at the front of the room. But it's not been that long ago since I watched with pride when my youngest son graduated from high school and lat… more »

The global economy is tanking. Europe stands on the verge of financial recession or collapse. China is starting to struggle. The US economy is sputtering and threatening to stall. In the midst of all the economic gloom, a new star is emerging. Long kno… more »

Emails released over the past few weeks are painting a picture that does not show President Barack Obama in the most favorable light after campaigning in 2008 to be not only transparent, but keeping lobbyists out of the drafting legislation process. T… more »