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How Do We Characterize A Person As A Terrorist?

The recent bombing attempt in Times Square, in the middle of Manhattan, was a near miss for the United States.  (And certainly for Saturday evening theater goers in New York).  The bomb failed to discharge, an alert street vendor alerted police, a hastened search led to Faisal Shahzad, a 30-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen from Pakistan.  […]

4May2010 | | Comments Off on How Do We Characterize A Person As A Terrorist? | Continued
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Obama, McCain Debate, Video and summary 9-26-2008

Tonight is an important event in the 2008 Presidential election.  The debate on national security between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain will help voters understand their choices.  These are very different men.  They have very different ideas about National Security.  Both are patriotic – both are ambitious. The Fireside Post will be posting […]

26Sep2008 | | Comments Off on Obama, McCain Debate, Video and summary 9-26-2008 | Continued
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William F. Buckley- dead, but not gone

Son, The country has lost one of the great minds of the 20th Century. William F. Buckley has died. Mr. Buckley was a prolific writer, journalist, commentator, debate host, and educator. I remember about twenty years ago, before laptops were functional, Buckey reported that he had eight computers. One for everywhere he would find himself […]

27Feb2008 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Bill Moyers and Big Media

Son, You will note that I really like Bill Moyers.  I have addresed the issue of Corporate Media.  I find the pundits seeking Nielson Ratings to meet the needs of their Corporate owners – thus failing the American public.  The idea of the 1st Amendment is central to a free society. Corporate Media ownership removes […]

31Jan2008 | | Comments Off on Bill Moyers and Big Media | Continued
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The Ron Paul Revolution – reports by PBS

Son, This guy, Ron Paul, is something of a phenomenon. He is wildly conservative – while presenting himself as a practical man. The mainstream media has given him no attention – other than to dismiss his candidacy. There is a Ron Paul Revolution. This ten term Congressman has used the modern technology of the internet […]

31Jan2008 | | Comments Off on The Ron Paul Revolution – reports by PBS | Continued