Monthly Archives: June 2010

A Government of the judiciary?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by retiredday

Abraham Lincoln spoke of a government of the people, by the people and for the people.  We’ve come a long way, baby!  The people of the State of California voted that marriage is between a man and a woman, not … Continue reading →

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Abby Sunderland

Posted on June 11, 2010 by retiredday

What most people don’t understand is there are very few individuals in this world who are willing to risk anything  to achieve a goal.  Most people want safety above all.  Yet we are all beholden to those few risk-takers because … Continue reading →

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No Vote, No Freedom

Posted on June 8, 2010 by retiredday

I just got back from voting, something I have been doing regularly for over 40 years.  I’ve known people who never vote.  It’s against their religion (Jehovah’s Witnesses).  For others, “It’s just too much trouble.”  I drove less than four … Continue reading →

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Real Racism, Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2010 by retiredday

It does no good to reason with opponents to Arizona’s new immigration law.   They shout things such as, “Boycott Arizona!” And with deep passion they adjure anyone who will listen that this “right-wing”, “Nazi”-style racism must be dealt a … Continue reading →

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The Real Racism, Part 1

Posted on June 2, 2010 by retiredday

Shortly after President Obama nominated Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, I wrote La Raza a letter.  They never responded to my letter or even acknowledged it.  Here is a copy of the letter I sent them: Because of Obama’s recent … Continue reading →

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