2004 Columns

I have seen the very best of America, and it is not Martin Sheen or Michael Moore. Rather, it is the salesman from Akron, Ohio, with a three-year-old daughter he has held too seldom since her birth. It is the grocery clerk from Fredericksburg, Maryland. It is the student studying heating and air conditioning in Pittsburgh, the mechanic from a small town in North Carolina, the … [Read more...] about Nov. 22, 2004: A Visit to the USO Shows the Very Best of America

I appreciate everyone coming today as we try to figure out how the Democratic Party blew the presidential election and to see what we can do to turn things around. Clearly, the American public doesn’t have a clue what they have done. They are a bunch of ignorant morons who don’t know what is best for them. They probably don’t even read the New York Times. It is imperative that … [Read more...] about Nov. 15, 2004: An Exclusive Look Inside a Democratic Party Strategy Session

Here is a prediction you can take to the bank: For the next four years, the national news media is going to obsess on America’s “cultural divide.” In their opinion, that is why George W. Bush won re-election and why Democrats are out of power. In my opinion, they don’t know what they are talking about. To them, the “cultural divide” means that a bunch of homophobic, … [Read more...] about Nov. 8, 2004: Some Unvarnished Truths About the Recent Elections

HEAR FROM THE REST, THEN HEAR FROM THE BEST. Yes, I am going to comment on the elections – next week. Let all the political pundits make their educated guesses as to what happened and why, then yours truly will swoop in and give you the unvarnished and unalterable facts. I receive no extra remuneration for providing you this personalized treatment. I do it because I want … [Read more...] about Nov. 1, 2004: Random Thoughts on Random Subjects

Being a political genius is no walk in the park. Most of you have free time to organize your sock drawer or to watch Dan Rather make an ass of himself, but not me. I am constantly besieged for my insights on the political scene, particularly the upcoming presidential election. Granted, this is a critical time for our country. We must make an informed decision about who we want … [Read more...] about Oct. 25, 2004: An In-Depth Analysis of the 2004 Presidential Election