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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic

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Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on Michael Vick's alleged involvement with dog fighting: 1 of 74
We've become a nation of mewling hypocrites. We sit around our idiot boxes and join the TV commentators in condemning Michael Vick for involvement in dog fighting. If we flip to another channel, we can watch brave hunters in idiotic camo gear stalk and kill beautiful deer and wild turkeys. I guess it doesn't count for sport ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case for Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 1 of 65
Even if Obama is inexperienced and doesn't have a brilliant mind, he couldn't be a worse president than the four who'd precede him: Carter, Bush I, Clinton and Bush II. Of course, that doesn't say much for qualification. Possibly a rural dogcatcher couldn't have done worse in messing up America at home and abroad. Obama has ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?: 2 of 128
Politicians certainly should be held to a higher moral standard. They serve as examples to everyone, including our children, as the best and brightest in the land. They are our elected officials responsible for enacting our laws and using our tax dollars for the benefit of every citizen. They have legal contracts, set in for... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 2 of 102
Hell, no. I agree with the lament of all Armed Services members we've heard loud and clear since World War II: If I'm old enough to get killed fighting for my country, then I'm old enough to vote! This cry is just as relevant today as it was then, and any citizen fighting for his/her country should have all the privileges of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming denial patterns: 1 of 36
The global warming advocates have become a joke. For most Americans who've survived one of the coldest winters in history, it is a bad joke. For late-night comedians and ultra-right-wing radio commentatorrs, it is a good joke, because it allows them to obscure the real problem with ridicule. The Hollywood crowd, which always... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Commentary: Obama's address on race in light of the Rev. Wright comments: 1 of 35
In a major speech, Barack Obama chose a dramatic patriotic setting, along with emotional words, as he tried to fight off heavy criticism that could affect his chances of winning the Democratic nomination to run for President. The problem is caused by recent revelations about his 20-year association with religious mentor and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration When George W. Bush leaves the presidency: What will he do?: 1 of 33
HUMOR: When George W. Bush leaves the White House, he will not just fade away. He has many plans for an active and productive life as ex-President. For instance, he will: 1. Short-sheet all the beds in the White House to surprise the new President. 2. Go hunting with the former Vice President, and give Dick Cheney a hundred-... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Michael Vick: Is he a criminal for promoting dog fighting?: 1 of 30
NO: Although Michael Vick is grossly-overpaid, cruel and self-indulgent, sending fighting pit bulls into battle shouldn't be a criminal offense. If he had hired some suicidal pro wrestlers or bare-knuckle boxers to entertain family and friends in bloody combat, it would have been OK with the law, PETA, SPCA and animal lovers... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Mitt Romney: Can a Mormon get elected president of the U.S.?: 1 of 29
Republican Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and a Mormon, has tossed his hat into the ring as a Presidential candidate. The news media and professional religionists have already questioned not only his chances of winning, but whether a member of such a "radical" religion should be allowed to run at all. This situat... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 2 of 55
There are many reasons why American people don't vote. The most prevalent can be called cluelessness, with a large helping of laziness. Those are the ones who live in a democracy and take all of the privileges for granted. They don't vote because they persist in ignorance of the entire process, and can't be bothered to tear ... More..