This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Hold A Constitutional Convention?Unbeknownst to most Marylanders, this November 2 you have the chance of a lifetime. No, I’m not just referring to whether you wish to continue the public policies and governance of the Gov. Martin O’Malley or try a different approach with former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Around the World from Home
On my long flight to and from the United States, I usually end up in the galley following the dictates of healthy flying on our long Malaysia Airline journey from our home in Kuching, Malaysian Borneo to Los Angeles, a 26 hour journey from door to door.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Mean Nation?Last week’s column, “Anger Divides These United States,” dealt with the political arena. From my aged perception, a considerable portion of the electorate faces November voting blinded because of unreasoning anger.
Fads and Meeting Challenges
The world is changing at the speed of thought, yet the United States consistently ranks at or near the bottom among developed nations in every quantifiable category that measures achievement and preparedness in school-age students.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Voting! Making Up Your MindThere are only 22 days left before the General Election on November 2. Get ready for a deluge of material in your mailbox and on your radios and televisions.
Campaign Diary – On The Trail Surprises
Out campaigning to be a county commissioner is hard work. Not everyone will agree with you, but most are pleasant and welcoming. However, I have noticed several things that have struck me as different or unexpected.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Winchester Cathedral WindowA stained-glass window, at some expense, stands in the Winchester Cathedral, the church of the British Army Royal Rifles; it comes to mind again because of the latest awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Law of ‘Intended’ Consequences
On March 9, 2010, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi assured us that we need to pass the healthcare legislation so we can learn what’s in the bill. She was speaking in defense of the soon-to-be-passed healthcare legislation. She could have been giving us a lesson of what the Law of Unintended Consequences actually means.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
It’s Up To YOU…To slate or not to slate, that is the question – with apologies to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
An Open Letter to Frederick County Voters
Before the primary, I urged, begged and pleaded with you to vote in the primary. Most of you didn’t listen and I’m more than a little peeved about your wanton disregard of my request.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Change Needed in County GovernmentFor 20 years, residents of Frederick County, Maryland, have been governed by either a "pro-growth" or "anti-growth" Board of County Commissioners.
A Return to a Forgotten Past
A discussion on civility has been the subject of civilized society since the beginnings of language and the written word.
Things I like about North America
[Editor’s Note: Suriani, Tom McLaughlin's wife, has completed her first trip to America. They are flying home today. Here is a list of some of her favorite things, most of which are not found in Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia, where she is from, and where she and Tom live.]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Anger Divides These United StatesIn counterpoint to the Tea Party rally on Washington’s Mall in late August, various organizations, especially the N.A.A.C.P. and labor unions, showed up Saturday.
Considering Your Governor Choice
When we were last together, we discussed some musings on the attempts to bring the various candidates under the Republican rubric together in unity. We noted a mechanism which could be used to make a clear statement to those in our party who do not follow a course of decency and integrity – the under-vote. Low and behold, this precise mechanism was used in this last primary.
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