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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
A Curious Tale of Unequal TreatmentAs the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial contest muddles-on, comes the curious tale of two tragic incidences at separate juvenile justice system facilities, with two profoundly different results during the administration of Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Americans are not stupid
The forecasts by many pundits of the upcoming debacle for the Democratic Party in the November elections are wrong, very wrong. They are an insult to the American people.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Lazy Fair Didn’t Do NothingIn a version of my native Louisiana patois, the above phrase translated into standard English says: Letting people do anything they please accomplished little.
Ethnicity, Racism and Math…
In early 2009, I was coaching the MATHCOUNTS competition team at The Barnesville School, then my place of employment. MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide system of mathematics competitions, open to middle schools students in the USA.
Monday, August 30, 2010
An Open LetterDear County Commissioner Candidates: There are a few things I’d like to know before I cast my vote for any of you. This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats. And it’s not about conservatives or liberals.
Campaign Diary – Forums Galore
As always, the first day of school is a mixture of sadness and happiness. I am sad because I have less time with my family (my wife is a pre-K teacher at Lincoln Elementary, so she started today also), but getting back to a routine helps with the scheduling.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Lacking All Political Conviction“The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.”
William Butler Yeats
Taxes and Sin Taxes
In December of 2008 I wrote a column entitled “Time Is Money.” I thought it may be time for a little redux.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Larry, Moe and Curly…The column is so easy it almost writes itself. It happens that way sometimes, but it always comes as a surprise.
Here’s Your Sign….
The primary election is only a few weeks away and political signs continue to sprout like weeds in an overgrown lawn. Most candidates play by the rules and only place signs on properties where they have the express consent of the owner.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
So far, no silver bulletVarious polls of the Maryland gubernatorial contest continue to show incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley and his Republican opponent, former-Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., in a statistical tie should the election be held today.
August in Kuching
Kuching, Malaysian Borneo – The tourist crowds have thinned markedly this month. The best time to visit Kuching, I think. Euro languages can still be heard but they come from the few backpackers and retirees, who, unfortunately, don’t mix. Hilton and Hostel visitors are on opposite sides of the Borneo experience.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Political ActsIn last week’s columns, I sought to explain, with relevant examples, how politics relate directly to how politicians act, beyond their words.
Purist v. Pragmatist – A Choice
Politics is the art of influence, wise compromise, and understanding how to use these two to accomplish one’s end. When we consider the leaders we have esteemed over the centuries, the traits which propelled them always involved the tension between influencing the opposition and wise compromise.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lessons of School Choice – Part 1I've been a long time advocate of the school choice movement. I see some tremendous opportunities for the soon-to-be elected Frederick County Board of Education to break from its long entrenched establishment and take a fresh look what this movement has to offer our public schools.
Campaign Diary – Answering Questions
I had my 30-minute interview with the Frederick Chamber of Commerce this morning. It was held at Frederick Community College, and there were four people there reviewing the answers I gave to their questionnaire.
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