Archive for Ohg Rea Tone
Ohg Rea Tone is all or nothing. He is educated and opinionated, more clever than smart, sarcastic and forthright. He writes intuitively - often disregarding rules of composition. Comment on his posts - he will likely respond with characteristic humor or genuine empathy. He is the real-deal.
Roger Clemens on Steroids
Son, I live in the Kansas City area – so that might tell knowing sports fans what I think of Major League Baseball. But the Royals aside – there is something terribly wrong in Baseball. The use of steroids by some players is now evident. Several have been tested and found positive. Several have come […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Roger Clemens on Steroids | Continued
An American Epic – the Election of 2008
Son, Pay attention. Don’t blink. We are watching history unfold. We are seeing voters showing up for Party Primaries in numbers that are unprecedented. The Democratic Party is drawing twice the number the Republicans are drawing. We see a black man, a woman, and aging war hero, and an evangelical Christian minister in the […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on An American Epic – the Election of 2008 | Continued
Obama and Momentum
Son, Momentum is a buzz word in sports and politics. Obama has won a string of State victories since Super Tuesday. He is winning again today. So what does this mean? Not much. Obama shocked the nation when he won Iowa – took the big momentum into New Hampshire and soundly lost to Hillary […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Skipjack Politics
Son, The Chesapeake Bay separates the DelMarVa Penninsula from the rest of the world. The folks on the Eastern Shore have always had their own ideas about the world. With the power on independent thought they changed the world. And these folks vote just like the rest of us. In was on the Choptank River […]
12Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Skipjack Politics | Continued
Ron Paul and thefiresidepost.com
Son, One writer on our magazine staff has contributed twelve articles on Ron Paul. This writer does not agree with Ron Paul and has been open and honest in his appraisal. But the Ron Paul supporters have been belligerent and mean spirited in their attacks. The Editorial Board of thefiresidepost.com have graciously agreed to allow […]
11Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ron Paul and thefiresidepost.com | Continued
McCain looks to Rove
Son, The ultimate in betrayal. The turning on one’s followers. The lost hope. John McCain was once the hope of the Republican Party. McCain was the man who was to bring the Party back from the wacko fringe of Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter. He was the man who was to restore the Reagan Revolution. […]
11Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on McCain looks to Rove | Continued
Obama, “We Can Win Virginia” speech
Son, Barack Obama gains strength every time he gives a speech. The confidence of victory resonates in his words, tone, and general presentation. He has taken the lead and now need to close the deal – It looks like he is ready. Dad
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Bottled Water analysis by Penn & Teller
Son, I have never been a fan of bottled water. I have used it. It is a convenient item when watching high school soccer on hot August and September days. But is it better than tap water? Watch this video and make your own judgment. [wp_youtube]XfPAjUvvnIc[/wp_youtube] Well? I guess it is important to some people […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Bottled Water analysis by Penn & Teller | Continued
Penn & Teller – Magic of the Bible Video
Son, I think these commentaries on the Bible are sometimes less than academic – but they are also not restricted to unerring faith. There are a few minor distortions – but these folks are correct in what they report. Here s the problem – the Bible was not intended to be a book of history […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Penn & Teller – Magic of the Bible Video | Continued
George Carlin on Ten Commandments
Son, How about a little humor at the expense of Christian Religion. Ten sounds official – it sounds important – good humor by a master. Carlin reduces the Ten down to more manageable terms. Carlin is a master at examining situational ethics. Check him out. [wp_youtube]SyWEBbFwU1o[/wp_youtube] Carling is much more intuitive than he realizes. He […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
George Carlin – Video On Religion
Son, We talk about religion. We talk about faith. We talk about politics. We talk about religion, faith, and politics mixed together. Sometimes we laugh and sometimes we are angry. Sometimes we are thoughtful, sometimes emotional. My mood today is more in line with George Carlin. Check him out – there is some strong language. […]
10Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on George Carlin – Video On Religion | Continued
John McCain waffles on issues
Son, Over time every politician has to address his past record. Sometimes they become ‘enlightened’ along the way and change positions. This is not a problem. As issues become more clear – as we sift through the nuances of complex ideologies – sometime we realize that we need to shift our position. Unfortunately, some shift […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on John McCain waffles on issues | Continued
What Makes a Liberal – 2008
Son, Definitions shift. Words take on new meanings. Ideas are interpreted in the context of time and culture. Conservative and Liberal have taken on new meanings. Let’s look at the word liberal in 2008. Barack Obama is called a liberal. But he is only a liberal in the context of the issues facing this country […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Pimpep by David Shuster and MSNBC
Son, MSNBC has reached a new low in political reporting. David Shuster referred to Chelsea Clinton being “pimped out” by the Clinton campaign. He offered a Chris Matthews sort of apology on Morning Joe this morning. Like Chris Matthews – it was a non- apology. MSNBC has consistently attacked the Clinton campaign. Matthews has been […]
9Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Making Fun of Christians – or just making fun?
Son, Humor is the essence of sanity. Check out these videos. Humor has been my salvation, relieving me of the insane conflict of being a human – aware of myself and others – and aware of faith as both inspiration and superstition. Christian jokes abound – fueling awareness of human conflict. But what is humor […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Making Fun of Christians – or just making fun? | Continued
Huckabee Prepares for 2012
Son, What is Huckabee doing? Does he believe that he can win the nomination from John McCain? Probably not. Is he trying to build strength so he can influence the Party Platform at the Republican Convention? Perhaps. But he is a young man and I believe he is looking to the future – to 2012. […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary
Son, Michael Moore continues to contribute to the dialogue in this country. He was on Larry King Live and took calls from the public. He claims that he will not vote for Hillary because of the Iraq War. Moore has fundamental morals that guides his thought processes. [wp_youtube]pGv6XBxk1IA[/wp_youtube] He is enlightening, compelling, and entertaining. Dad
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Michael Moore, Larry King, and Hillary | Continued
Jon Stewart on color in the race, and Karl Rove
Son, Jon Stewart has really got it going. The election process is better for him than it is for us. Stewart has the ability to merge the written word, the spoken word, and video images. He is particularly adept at pointing out the obvious. The Television Networks, including cable, have gone to extremes to showcase […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Jon Stewart on color in the race, and Karl Rove | Continued
Limbaugh speaks in tongues with Copeland
Son, I will let the video speak for itself. [wp_youtube]ixOr_bT0mOk[/wp_youtube] What do you suppose those guys were laughing about? How would this play on talk radio? Dad
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Limbaugh speaks in tongues with Copeland | Continued
Huckabee’s Hope for Future
Son, Mitt Romney has ‘suspended’ his quest for the Presidency. He is showing his business acumen. Large amounts of money have been invested in a marketing campaign that failed to sell the Bosco. Romney knows that he would be throwing good money after bad. So what does this do to the Republican nomination process? These […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Huckabee’s Hope for Future | Continued
Evangelicals, Republicans, two Tar Babies
Son, In 1979 the Republican Party formed an un-holy alliance with the evangelical right wing. They hit that tar baby right square in the fat mouth of devil worship. Or is it the other way around – The Evangelicals signed a deal the the Republican Devil? Unlike Faust, neither will survive the deal with the […]
7Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Thunder Snowstorms in the Midwest
Son, I shovel my own walks. With the foot of snow presently on my sidewalks I just shovel a path as wide as my little red snow shove. But these are dangerous times. My snow shovel has a metal handle. I am afraid of being struck by lightning. Now that may sound ridiculous. And for […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Hillary Clinton Super Tuesday Speech
Son, Hillary Clinton gave an uplifting speech on Super Tuesday. Clinton and Obama split the vote across the country – so this was not a forceful victory celebration. But this was probably one of her better presentations as a candidate. Clinton was eloquent, charming, and her style was refreshing. She spoke to the people, and […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Huckabee Speaks on Super Tuesday
Son, Mike Huckabee is talking on television. I’ll try to capture the essence. “A lot of folks are trying to say this is a two man race. It is, and we are in it!” “Thanks to Arkansas where we have a wonderful victory here at home. Thanks to the incredible people who believed in us… […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Huckabee Speaks on Super Tuesday | Continued
Conservatives support Romney – Go Figure
Son, Mitt Romney is the guy who has changed most of his political positions to run for President. Conservative, by definition, does not like change – Go Figure! He did not like Ronald Reagan. He supported a woman’s right to choose. He raised taxes. He supported State sponsored health care. He shot a rabbit one […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Conservatives support Romney – Go Figure | Continued
Romney slams Bob Dole
Son, Mitt Romney is not a very good politician. He has a lot of money and he is intelligent and he is good looking and he was a Governor – but he is not a very good politician. Bob Dole wrote a letter to Rush Limbaugh to ask him to ease up on John McCain. […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Romney slams Bob Dole | Continued
Evangelicals, Legions of Christ?
Son, The evangelicals of America present themselves as the legions of Christ, marching as to war. Ready to sacrifice for their Lord and Savior. Well, who are evangelicals? Some say the are THE witness for Jehovah. Some say they are Saints of the Latter Days. Others claim they immerse themselves in the water of baptism […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Evangelicals, Legions of Christ? | Continued
Huckabee uspsets the apple cart
Son, The conservative talk radio jabber has been all about how McCain is not conservative enough. Vote for Romney they said. Wee – their strategy is only half working. The conservative voters are supporting Huckabee. If the trends continue we will have a three man race in the Republican Party. I am happy for […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Huckabee uspsets the apple cart | Continued
Obama is scoring huge hits
Son, The following numbers were picked up from the wire. Obama has big leads in Connecticut, Illinois, Alabama, Deleware, New Jersey, and Arizona. Clinton has a lead in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Early tallies show Clinton with a slim lead in California. Obama is ahead in Utah and New Mexico. It looks to me like […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama is scoring huge hits | Continued
McCain Supporters torpedo Romney in W. VA.
Son, The West Virginia Republican primary came to an interesting head today. Mitt Romney got the most votes – but not 50%. Huckabee was second and McCain a distant third. The McCain supporters joined ranks with the Huckabee folks and they managed a 52% victory – denying Romney a victory. This is in-your-face politics. Dad
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on McCain Supporters torpedo Romney in W. VA. | Continued
Tax rebates to Immigrants
Son, What do you think. A person comes to this country in an undocumented status – that means that he is not supposed to be here. But he gets a job and works, he pays taxes on his income. Now we find ourselves in an economic crisis and the Congress wants to rebate money to […]
6Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tax rebates to Immigrants | Continued
“Yes We Can,” The Mantra of Barack Obama
Son, Supporters of Barack Obama have created this inspiring video. There is a clear demonstration of unity across race, age, gender, and gifted talented people. Barack Obama has inspired America. [wp_youtube]2fZHou18Cdk[/wp_youtube] We must help share this message of hope. This is not just about America – it is about standing up at a time when […]
5Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on “Yes We Can,” The Mantra of Barack Obama | Continued
This American Revolution – 2008
Son, We are in a time of flux. This is a difficult time for statisticians. The Media Pundits are dissecting the election statistics, trying to make sense of demographics and results. Some say Obama is about generational issues. Clinton is about gender. Edwards about populism. Huckabee about evangelism. This is not a time when these […]
5Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Maria Shriver Endorses Obama
Son, I am shocked – but not surprised. Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger, the First Lady of California, married to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is endorsing Barack Obama. She appeared in California today with Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Caroline Kennedy in a shocking and surprising presentation. Maria Shriver is the daughter of Sargeant Shriver – a get […]
4Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Maria Shriver Endorses Obama | Continued
Giants win Super Bowl – Belichick is outcoached
Son, The Giants won the Super Bowl. Final score – Giants 17, Patriots 14. I tried to engage the Patriots fans at the Boston Globe. Every post I wrote was taken down after an hour. They did not like hearing the honesty of someone from outside their mental geography. I earned this – I told […]
4Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Giants win Super Bowl – Belichick is outcoached | Continued
John Wayne talks about America
Son, When I was growing up John Wayne was the great American Hero. He embodied everything that it was to be a real man, to be a real patriot, to have honor and to honor tradition. Who are the heroes of today’s youth? [wp_youtube]nrjn26EE2bs[/wp_youtube] John Wayne was replaced by John Lennon. Then Sylvester Stallone and […]
3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Barack Obama – The Surge is Working
Son, I am not talking about Iraq. I am talking about the Presidential Primaries. Obama is surging in the media – and that translates into votes. The Obama campaign has been managing endorsements all week. They manage these endorsements in the sense that each endorsement gains free advertising on the cable news circuit. Announce an […]
3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Barack Obama – The Surge is Working | Continued
NY Giants – the surge is working
Son, I was flipping through the channels on television a few minutes ago. I paused for a second on ESPN and heard “New York Giants.” I hit the channel button and immediately heard John McCain saying, “The surge is working…” So what I heard was “New York Giants – the surge is working.” Well, that […]
3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on NY Giants – the surge is working | Continued
Hannah Montana predicts Super Bowl – NO to Patriots
Son, I was surfing today. Hannah Montana has my attention today because of my grandchildren. I listened to this music video and could not help thinking of the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl today. Perhaps that is because she directly refers to them. I think all of the Patriot fans recognize the reality […]
3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hannah Montana predicts Super Bowl – NO to Patriots | Continued
Free Hannah Montana Poster
Son, I was watching a basketball game at our local YMCA yesterday. Your nephew was playing. It is a third grade coed team and families fill the bleacher for a Saturday afternoon visit. I watch the game about half as much as I visit with my neighbors. The lady sitting beside me reported that she […]
3Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Free Hannah Montana Poster | Continued
New England Patriots – Big Bad John
Son, Jimmy Dean was singing metaphorically about the New England Patriots. “There was only one left to save.” Big Bad John. [wp_youtube]mR9dDdUmdtU[/wp_youtube] This is the story of the Super Bowl for this year – will they come out of the mine, or not. Dad
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on New England Patriots – Big Bad John | Continued
Hunter Hayes – 4 year old sings Jambalaya
Son, Hank Williams Jr. discovered a great talent in the four year old Hunter Hayes. Listen to this rendition of Jambalaya. I could not help sharing this – it is just too good. And here is the original by the original Hank Williams. [wp_youtube]hOlYKNIiooQ[/wp_youtube] This is just too much fun. And I am no fan […]
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hunter Hayes – 4 year old sings Jambalaya | Continued
Limbaugh looks and sounds like Tim Russert
Son, I hearken back a few weeks to a Democratic Debate sponsored by MSNBC. The moderator was Tim Russert. As we reflect on substance we can see that Tim Russert has drug MSNBC and NBC down to the level of conservative talk radio. Russert has climbed to the top of the ‘good old boys’ network […]
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Limbaugh looks and sounds like Tim Russert | Continued
Al Franken takes a shot at Limbaugh, Part I
Son, I labeled this post ‘Part I’ because this cannot possibly be the whole story. Al Franken is a funny guy – but does that qualify him to be a United States Senator? Al Franken is quite an intellect – but history shows that being an intellect is not a precursor to being in the […]
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Al Franken takes a shot at Limbaugh, Part I | Continued
Hotline TV, Clinton, Obama, Dream Ticket
Son, I just discovered Hotline TV. I never heard of them before tonight. They posted this video on youtube – I was just out walking, enjoying a stroll through Cyber Park – that is the recreational area of the internet – and I happened on this little picnic. I can’t quite figure out the point […]
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hotline TV, Clinton, Obama, Dream Ticket | Continued
Saturday Night Live parodies Mitt Romney
Son, Those folks at Saturday Night Live are just hilarious. They took a real Mitt Romney video advertisement and added laugh tracks. The infusion of simple laughing changes the entire message. The humor points out the value of audio. Listening to this makes me wonder about the background music used in political commercials. One might […]
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The Legacy of Bill Clinton is Hillary Clinton
Son, The unintended consequence of Bill Clinton’s life was in lending his charm, charisma, and personality to the very intellectual Hillary Rodham. Hillary will ultimately be the central legacy of the Presidency of Bill Clinton. [wp_youtube]CQifRrVK0To[/wp_youtube] Thank you Bill Clinton. Dad
2Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Legacy of Bill Clinton is Hillary Clinton | Continued
Ann Coulter, McCain, Hannity, Clinton
Son, Putting those four names in the title seemed strange to me. Probably because I just watched a video of Ann Coulter on the Hannity Dominates Colmes Show. Ms. Coulter has stated publicly that she will Support Hillary Clinton if John McCain is the Republican nominee. She won’t. This is just another example of how […]
1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Clinton Obama Hug after debate
Son, It was quite a debate. We have come to understand debate to mean confrontation and animosity. There was little if any of that last evening when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sat together to answer questions by Wolf Blitzer. Actually, the atmosphere was so cordial that one might have thought these two had already […]
1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Clinton Obama Hug after debate | Continued
Obama – Clinton, Democratic Debate analysis by ORT
Son, This is a very good year in American politics. Senator’s Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been debating for a couple of hours. They have been cordial. They have talked about a variety of issues, and they have talked with clarity and detail. The best observation of the night is that these two agree […]
1Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama – Clinton, Democratic Debate analysis by ORT | Continued