American's are still most concerned about the economy and increasingly about terrorism, yet health care has dominated the Congressional agenda Published December 31 2009
On Christmas day 1776, George Washington's troops assembled at the feery landing and were given the password for the day, "Victory or Death." Published December 23 2009
The actions of American elected officials in recent months, and especially the last 24 hours, have taken on an eerie similarity to those of delegates not representatives. Published December 21 2009
Traditional Americans love peace and hate war. A battle between one world view represented by Islam and another world view represented by Judeo-Christian beliefs began in the 7th century. Published December 16 2009
I rang the Salvation Army bell last night. Droves of shoppers walked or limped by with no change to spare. And then, I remembered to say Merry Christmas with heart. Published December 10 2009
Carla writes about current issues and events with an aim toward telling the truth, using the writings of great thinkers, dead and living, as well as common sense.
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