John McCain likes to say that one of his heroes or idols or whatever is Teddy Roosevelt - the Republican President at the beginning of the 20th Century.  This writer is also a fan of Roosevelt.  While there are similarities in these men, there are also distinct differences. These differences are rooted in their upbringing.
ROOSEVELT:
Teddy [...]

Son,
The economy is at it’s worst in twenty years - who is in charge anyway?  Is anyone in Washington D.C. thinking about anything?  I can’t help but reflect on the Presidency of Bill Clinton.
Eight years of the greatest economic growth in the history of this Great Country.  And you know what - President Clinton did [...]

Dad,
I just read on Yahoo News that a lock of John Lennon’s hair sold for $48,000 dollars. It is the Christmas season, so I can’t help but stand in the face of our obsession with excess and indulgence. Most of the time I can manage a passive conversation about it and talk about little thing [...]