A little over a month ago, a filibuster by Sen. John McCain effectively blocked a defense bill that contained an amendment which would have repealed the infamous “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Personally, I am opposed to “don’t ask, don’t tell”. I feel that anyone willing to serve and protect his or her country should…
Stewart brings sanity, comedy to capital
When it was certain that President Barack Obama would be the first sitting president to appear on “The Daily Show,” a perfect storm was brewing for Jon Stewart. Not only would Stewart be interviewing the leader of the free world, but it was perfect publicity for his “Rally to Restore Sanity”, held in Washington, D.C.,…
What happens after midterm elections?
I have been a Republican for quite some time now. I can recall, in the second grade, being devastated when Bob Dole lost the Presidential election, as I was the only one in my class to vote for him in the mock election. I can also remember my joy and excitement in 2000 when George…
Modern politics too extreme
BY CLAIRE RUTLEDGE The American dynamic between conservative and liberal viewpoints is an enigma. What is it that makes Americans—some of the most tolerant citizens in the world—become so enraged over political ideology? It is the passion for dissent and discussion that is so dear to American ideology, regardless of the party alignment. The most…