I am a graduate of the USC School of Journalism from the previous century. When I discovered what Journalists made, I abandoned idealism and decided food, shelter and raising a family were better alternatives. Now that the children are grown, I am once again
+ more bio informationA MOTHER'S INSTINCTS I didn't notice the nest right away. My wife pointed it out after I got home from work. Leading me to a beam holding up the awning in our tiny courtyard, she pointed out a tuft of twigs and needles delicately balanced on the narrow two by four and marveled at the intricacy of its interlaced patterns. I ju... More..
Obama would make a better President than John McCain based on superior judgement, creative thinking and flexibility in dealing with a fast changing world. These qualities are much more important to the challenges we face today than McCain's perceived edge in experience and expertise in national security. Obama's position aga... More..
I remember the exact moment I became old.I was in downtown Indianapolis at a bar that I had been to dozens of times before on business trips. It was a spot called Blondies which had a funky, 50s feel to it with a DJ who played current hits that drunken, overweight girls could dance to. Most of the women that frequented the jo... More..
In order to win the war against Al Qaeda, the US must have clearly defined military missions and clearly defined plans to achieve them.A clearly defined enemy is also a requirement for winning the war, which is why I have substituted the term "War on Al Qaeda" for the meaningless, more politically acceptable "War on Terror". ... More..
President Schmook looked down at the dozens of photos littering his desk and rubbed the back of his neck. Secretary of Defense Bluevane had warned him they would be bad, but these were far worse than he ever imagined. Silence heightened the tension in the Oval office for the gathering of Cabinet members and the four star gen... More..
Barack Obama should NOT appear on FOX News because of their unforgiveable ethnic slur against his wife by the FOX news department.In highlighting a story about Michelle Obama, the FOX "crawl" appearing in print below her photo stated "Obama's Baby Mama to give speech". I continue to be astonished that FOX has never been taken... More..
Offshore driling is a BAD IDEA.It is fool's gold.Even if you believe the widely inflated estimates of our total oil reserves under the continental shelf and in the ANWAR (and I don't), the Department of Energy under George W. Bush claims we have no more than 3% of the world's total oil reserves. This sounds like a lot until y... More..
Richard Meese
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