Category Archives: politics

Restored Faith: an Independent and a Republican

Posted on February 29, 2012 by sheilawill

A brain is a terrible thing to waste. Education isn’t about being a “snob”; it’s about questioning your own views and considering those of others, reading and listening and evaluating. It’s called critical thinking, not making up your mind about … Continue reading →

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Who’s a V.I.P. anyway?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by sheilawill

I don’t mind rich people, I really don’t. It’s the snooty ones that bother me. And a friend reminded this morning that everyone I know is financially rich compared to everyone else in the world. But sometimes I get confused. … Continue reading →

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Go Barack! Thank you Gabby!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by sheilawill

Distant, standoffish, that’s how Barack Obama is often described. Not true. He doesn’t bawl or scream but why does that make him unemotional? Did you see the way he hugged Gabby last night before the State of the Union address? … Continue reading →

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Another Tempest in Arizona

Posted on January 20, 2012 by sheilawill

My East Coast friends often ask how I can live in Arizona. Good question. Sunshine helps a lot. Here’s the latest controversy — ethnic studies/book censorship. In the wake of this uproar there’s actually a Tucson Republican lawmaker who wants … Continue reading →

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Empathy is the key: Obama will win

Posted on January 12, 2012 by sheilawill

Give the prez a second term! I contend there may be a silver lining in his numerous attempts at compromise. If we look closely enough he’s a guy who can empathize. He doesn’t have the stomach for the mean-spirited politics … Continue reading →

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Calling bullshit on the small-minded newt

Posted on December 21, 2011 by sheilawill

Oh please, what is it with the American Family Association? How could they possibly endorse Newt Gingrich in the Iowa Republican caucus? What happened to family values? newt, a noun — a small rough-skinned amphibian with lungs and a well-developed … Continue reading →

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NYC Occupy Wall Street unoccupied

Posted on December 1, 2011 by sheilawill

Zuccotti Park had more private security people “occupying” it last Friday than Occupy Wall Street protesters. “Join us, join us,” a few people called out, huddling together at one end of the park in the rain. “Sure,” I replied. A … Continue reading →

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Rumsfeld the warmonger and grandfather (at least in my dreams)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sheilawill

Unlike Robert McNamara, who finally admitted that he was the architect of the Vietnam war, and that he made mistakes, Donald Rumsfeld’s new book does nothing of the sort. He made no mistakes, the deceptive bastard (more on that in a … Continue reading →

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Election night was just right

Posted on November 10, 2011 by sheilawill

Most Americans are sensible, decent folks, that’s what I think. So here’s my prediction: with all the yelling and nastiness, do-nothing obstructionist Republicans in Congress, and overreach of social conservatives trying to snatch people’s rights, President Obama will win re-eclection … Continue reading →

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“Dopey Ideas”

Posted on October 23, 2011 by sheilawill

Apparently Steve Jobs had some “dopey ideas,” says Walter Isaacson, his only sanctioned biographer. But Jobs had mostly good ones. He said that the way states certify textbook adoption is “corrupt.” He was right about that. Jobs also didn’t want … Continue reading →

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