The standard bearers of the Democratic Party are preparing for another run at that holy of holies of the welfare state, known as “universal health care.”
Author Archives: Alexander Pherson
Democrats must govern from center or risk exile
In the world of politics, too much confidence can be a dangerous thing. History has shown that electoral landslides are frequently turned upside-down in just a few years when overconfidence inspires arrogance, overreaching and eventually political suicide.
Zealotry is just not right
If you have never committed a crime or done anything that might be considered dangerous, you may still be considered a threat to national security. That is, if you are a Republican.
Diplomacy is not the right answer
Is diplomacy the solution we have been waiting for?
Overly secular government is against founders’ intent
Religion is under siege in America, when we are in the greatest need of hope that can come only from belief in a higher power.
Obama’s calls for unity hurt nation’s dignity
Last July, President Obama ““ then candidate Obama ““ delivered a famous speech to Berliners that has come to be called the “Citizen of the World” speech.
Obama’s budget veers from centrism
President Obama’s philosophical leanings were still unclear when he took office. Despite having the most liberal voting record in the Senate for 2007, he managed to convince people (Democrats and Republicans) that he was a centrist. It should now be clear that all his talk about ignoring the politics of left and right ““ about bridging the partisan divide ““ was posturing.