Cal August
Political Strategy Lessons for Conservatives
Having listened to various conservative-minded commentators, various opinions are coming out on how Obama’s instincts in the choices he makes should be perceived. Listening to Rush Limbaugh, it’s obvious that he doesn’t trust Obama’s instincts. Limbaugh would argue that he’s studied the man, he knows leftists, and he believes that Obama is a leftist through [...]
Thoughts on the general election and what to expect in the next four years
The media has succeeded in pulling the wool over people’s eyes yet again. How else could you explain what happened last Tuesday? Congress has had an incredibly low approval rating, far lower than George W. Bush’s. And yet, the reaction in Tuesday’s elections was not against the ruling democrats, but against republicans. You would have [...]
Serious inexperience, na·ïve·té, the hallmarks of the Obama candidacy
When It Comes to Barack Obama, we can only “hope” that he is not the “change” we end up with. He has repeatedly said that he will disarm our nation. One may think that the many years of U.S. pressure through the Cold War is what finally wore down the Soviet Union. But it was [...]
When it comes to higher taxes, Americans are the real losers
One of the most irritating things is when media and politicians jump on the bandwagon of believing that the best way America should go is to increase taxes, especially on the wealthy! John McCain is said to be “pandering” and following the “party line” when he says taxes should be lower. He has changed his [...]
The Real Barack Obama
A Democratic strategist was quoted as saying recently: “Everyone knows the history of the Clintons.” Of course he’s right, and it’s a history that we should never forget. But if you don’t know the history of Barack Obama, you should take the time to acquaint yourself with his baggage. He’s not just a pretty face, [...]
An Allergic News Reaction: Smoke and Mirrors
In response to the rash of news coverage droning on and on, ad nauseam, about the presidential candidate passport scandal, I offer the following allergic reaction. How terrible! This is a shocking outrage beyond belief! Someone has been looking at the passport files of the three major candidates for president! I am frightened and terrified! [...]
Which Senator for President?
Now that you’ve gotten over the initial shock of who is left in the presidential race, it’s time to weigh the candidates. The good thing about the Republicans having pretty much chosen their candidate, is that it gives the country plenty of time to see the enormous difference between the Republicans and the Democrats. Speaking [...]
Junk Food for the Mind
Until just a few years ago, I only had a handful of TV channels at my disposal. When my wife and I decided to get cable internet, we also decided to get cable TV along with it. If you are one who has cable, how often have you looked at the more than 100 channels [...]
Shut Up and Sing Syndrome
Editor’s Note: This opinion first appeared at MYVOICENEWS.COM Friday, 14 September 2007. Laura Ingraham wrote a book called Shut Up and Sing about how Hollywood is always jamming its views down our throats. Well, here’s a recent experience along those lines. Among the latest “reality” type shows is one called The Last Comic Standing, and [...]
Burying the ‘N’ Word
By Cal Samuel August MTW contributing writer Cartoon by Chad Phillips Imaging powered by STRIPGENERATOR.COM This week, the NAACP is burying the “N” word. Since this word has taken on a derogatory meaning, especially when used by “whites,” in our day and age it is not acceptable to use it. In fact, among most “whites” [...]