This current political battle between both Democrat and Republican parties reminds me of a classic western movie, although instead of a wandering gunfighter we are using Uncle Sam, and each party is waging a war on a country torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge. I represent those in my generation… Read full post »

On May 1, the President of the United States of America Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with the troops, and with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to begin the transition of power back to Afghanistan. As promised, by 2014 Afghans will be fully responsible for the security… Read full post »

I am going to school for a degree in Political Science and this was one of my responses to my International Relations Class. This was 1 post, the average post by classmates is 1 paragraph. We submit two posts per week on seperate days. This is the very beginning, someday I… Read full post »

Americans prefer having great healthcare. Many Americans want healthcare to be more affordable and sustainable, and they want to hold their insurers accountable. Americans want to reform healthcare and make it an equal system for all. President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act accomplishes su… Read full post »

When I was a young man I carried my pack
And lived the free life of the rover
From the Murray's Green Basin to the dusty out back
I waltzed my Matilda all over
Then in 1915 my country said "Son,
It's time to stop rambling, there's… Read full post »

Back in late January I wrote my local hometown newspaper the Sioux City Journal a small editorial about how the Iowa Caucusses are an embarassment to the State of Iowa. I still hold that belief, and ever since those who have doubted and questioned me have become clearly wrong, I clearly stand… Read full post »

What do you think of when you think about power? Power is Corrupt, Power is Money, Power is Bought, Power is the expense of others which results in rewards for yourself, Power is what every single person on earth wants, but only a select few can have, Power… Read full post »

You probably have not felt my absence, as I have been away from OpenSalon for a while now, since May 2 of 2011. Welcome, to my first post back on February 1, 2012. So let's get down to business, you know that Long March Forward I was talking about? We'll I… Read full post »

While many Americans were about to head off to bed many learned through the news the Osama Bin Laden was killed. Osama Bin Laden was the mastermind behind the attacks on 9-11 that brought the twin towers down, while also targeting the pentagon and another plane down in Pennsylvania. He is… Read full post »

I recently informed all of you that I was going to take a Sabbatical from writing on world & U.S. political topics, although with recent World news I can no longer afford to take one. Most Sabbaticals are anywhere from 2 Months to 1 year in length or longer. My Sabbatical… Read full post »

 At this time I will no longer continue posts on OpenSalon, and have plans on focusing my talents, and working on other future developments, and many new opportunities. Thank you to any that have caught my articles. Maybe once again I will be able to write for you, and If that… Read full post »

On March 19, 2011 Our President Barack Obama and fellow other nations launched “Operation Odyssey Dawn” on Libya, to target Muammar al-Gaddafi and his forces. One of the main reasons this mission was launched was to target Gaddafi and protect innocent lives, while helping the rebel forces… Read full post »

As I have stated our country is moving too slowly, and here is just one example: Each State or Territory of the United States has its own map & travel guide. A State like North Dakota sends out over 300,000 Maps a year and at 300,000 Maps with the current Postage… Read full post »

Starting today on November 16th, 2010 We begin the long March Forward, to a time when Honest, yes Honest Politicians are in offices across the country, when Republicans & Democrats work together.

As Republicans and Democrats and people of all political parties fight over progress or conservatism… Read full post »

Welcome to my blog. Please stay tuned for more information. Launching on November 16, 2010.