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Today marks 8 years since 9/11. It is a day to remember those we lost in that cowardly and cruel attack, remember the bravery of firefighters, police, volunteers and those who fought back against the terrorists despite the risk...

Originally written 9/13/01 Dear Friends: Many of you know that in times of tragedy I tend to feel the need to write in order to find some clarity in my emotions & peace in my mind. When Princess Diana, Walter Payton,...

Wow! Last night was incredible. I must say, I found the entire Presidential Address to Congress to be IMMENSELY entertaining. I mean, what can I say? How often do you get to see a party behave like petulant children, unable to get their way, and therefore throwing fits DURING a presidential speech? Oh, there was a’hooting and a’hollering. Oh, there was a’waving of random signs and pieces of paper in the air. And to top it off? The phrase heard around the world: “YOU LIE!”

I simple can't get over it. I was just so sick over this. I am shaken to my core. If the President can't find respect & safety on the hallowed floor of the House for a joint speech to Congress...

If you once believed in "yes we can", well, here's your chance to be part of that "we". But can isn't enough anymore. This time, it's "yes we WILL."

President Obama's speech tonight was just the prescription Health Care Reform needed and made me remember how he inspired me during the election. And Republican Rep. Joe Wilson who screamed, "YOU LIE!" in the midst of the speech was just...

Soon your President will give his speech to your schools, frightening really. The skies will turn dark, the sea will part and lighting bolts will crash to earth, be prepared. He is going to say how important education is for...

Yipe! An article on the AP this morning should cause any supporter of a  public plan and those anticipating that Pres. Obama would come out strong for it in his speech to Congress, some pause and concern: White House: public...

The current backlash against President Obama, brought on by the attempt to pass health care reform, has obscured the legislative record of the past eight months. I took it upon myself to do a little research into the bills...

"Is our children learning?"  This famous grammatically challenged question posed by ex-President Bush, the child who was left behind, has been granted renewed significance thanks to President Obama's unprecedented impertinence to think, as President, he can talk to our...