Tag Archives: Politics

Forcing those Pesky Hondurans to be Constitutional

Posted on June 30, 2009 by J. W. Kraft

Presidents Obama and Chavez and Secretary of State Clinton are all among the throngs of politicians around the world calling for the reinstatement of ousted Honduran president Zelaya.  The rallying cry is that Zelaya is the democratically elected president and … Continue reading →

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Liars Liars Everywhere!

Posted on September 23, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

I have written several times before on truth, the lack of it, the abuse of it, and the blatant disregard of it.  USA Today published an article and an opinion piece that should be of interest to any of my … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Inexperience No Longer An Issue

Posted on September 2, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

The race for the White House is about McCain’s experience and Obama’s charisma and celebrity, or at least it was until Sarah Palin was put on the ticket.  By far the largest legitimate chink in Obama’s armor was his lack … Continue reading →

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Pseudo-Polite Conversation

Posted on June 20, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

“Never mention politics or religion, in polite conversation.”  It’s a common phrase and you heard it many times.  It is also one of the most destructive ideas of Western civilization.  Think about it for a minute, is there anything more … Continue reading →

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Iraq Partitioning, Inevitable?

Posted on June 8, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

Iraq never should have been a country.  Its borders are lines drawn in the sand by colonial powers after World War I.  The various peoples have no historic ties to bind them together in neighborly love nor do they have … Continue reading →

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Who Obama’s VP Will Not Be, My Prediction

Posted on June 5, 2008 by J. W. Kraft

Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination, finally. Hillary Clinton has conceded the race. Now there is much speculation that she is vying to be Obama’s vice president. There is no doubt that Hillary Clinton has legions of staunch supporters … Continue reading →

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