All Posts Tagged With: "Graves"
Risk Adverse Politicians
The art of politics is often seen as the art of compromise, the art of the deal. Politicians ask themselves, “How might I explain decisions made, and please 51% of the people?” The job of the politician is viewed through two lenses – what is best for the country, and what is best for the […]
12Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Iraq Surge, Republican Purge
The country has become bloated on the red meat of Republican leadership and politics. In desperation the voters are running to the secrecy of their voting booth to purge the atrocities. We live in Punkin Center, Missouri. We are in the 6th Congressional District. The three term Republican Congressman Sam Graves, a gentleman farmer, is […]
15Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Iraq Surge, Republican Purge | Continued
Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere
Local hypocrites beg Feds for money. That might have been a better headline in a local newspaper. The actual headline is, “Local Officials rallying for funds.” This small Missouri community is very conservative – the joke around town is that we have too many churches and not enough strip joints (127 Churches, one strip joint). […]
29Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Hypocrisy is a Bridge to Nowhere | Continued