Monthly Archives: January 2011

OBAMA’S SELECTION OF NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

The fact that President Obama selected as his new chief of staff a person with banking interests goes against the perception that he has strong socialist leanings.  William Daley used to be commerce secretary, which also suggests that Obama is … Continue reading

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FELONY DISENFRANCHISEMENT

The celerity or alacrity with which Governor Terry Branstad rescinded former Governor Chet Culver’s restoration of voting rights for felons on his inaugural day, demonstrates both fear and animus on the part of the new Governor and his henchmen, namely … Continue reading

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MALCOLM X & MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Since my adolescent years, I have undergone persistent criticism over my obvious stronger affinity towards Dr. King than towards Minister Malcolm.  Those intermittent attacks upon my intelligence and character, I deemed to derive from impassioned ignorance more than anything else.  … Continue reading

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