This Land Is Your Land
There are countless ways of saying it: “This land is your land,” “a man’s home is his castle,” “life, liberty, property (estate),” “…if you work hard…,” “my word is my Continue Reading →
Author Archives: jeffchidester
Make A Difference When Remembering 9/11
What new can I add to the reflections of Sept. 11, 2001, that have not already been said? As the passage of time further separates us from the horrific events Continue Reading →
A ‘Supreme’ Political Overreach
If we were to listen to some of the political forces in our country, many would believe this election is about the “balance of the Supreme Court.” The political forces Continue Reading →
Obamacare is a Clear Failure
Sometimes a simple word like “failure” can be redefined to suit a particular person’s point of view. It is not that the definition has changed, merely adjusted to meet the Continue Reading →
Washington’s Farewell Address 1796
Friends and Citizens: The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually Continue Reading →
Gov. Hassan Unqualified for U.S. Senate
In the business world there is a concept called the “Peter Principle.” Most of us have heard of it and many have witnessed it. The Peter Principle promotes the idea Continue Reading →
Trump versus Clinton: Democrat Hypocrisy
I wonder if many politically active Democrats can even see the absolute hypocrisy in their attacks on Donald Trump. In trying to convince Republicans to renounce their nominee, they either Continue Reading →
Nov. 8: A Time for Choosing
The conventions are behind us and now it is on to the general election. I sit here today a very apprehensive voter, like so many of you. I can honestly Continue Reading →
President Obama’s Dallas ‘Me’ Speech
There are many factors that come into play when dealing with tragedy. It is generally understood that each of us deals with heartbreak differently. However, there are certain etiquettes that Continue Reading →
Cherishing The Voice Of America
…But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their Continue Reading →