Kerry-Edwards

The presidential race kicks into high gear today with Sen. Kerry’s choice of Sen. John Edwards as a running mate. In the long run, I don’t think Edwards will help Kerry—Edwards, after all, has much more charisma and makes Kerry’s persona seem even more sleepy and drab. I can’t remember the last time someone chose … Read more

Independence Early

Happy Independence Day to all my American readers. Unofficially, that is. Did you know that Congress voted for Independence on July 2, 1776? In fact, John Adams wrote to his wife regarding the day: The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to … Read more

A Greater Danger

The Kerry campaign is up in arms about Bush-Cheney ’04 efforts to woo churchgoers. A recent missive from the Bush campaign enjoins church members to promote Bush’s re-election among their fellow members: The Bush-Cheney reelection campaign has sent a detailed plan of action to religious volunteers across the country asking them to turn over church … Read more