Justice For LaQuan McDonald

Justice for LaQuan McDonald, a 17-year-old black teenager doesn't stop with the firing of Jason Van Dyke, a white police officer charged with his murder, but it should also include the investigation of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for suppression of evidence, withholding the video showing Van Dyke shooting McDonald on October 20, 2014. McDonald was shot once as he was walking away … Continue reading Justice For LaQuan McDonald →

No Ground Troops in Syria

I say no American troops on the ground in Raqqa. Let the Arab governments provide foot soldiers, along with air cover from the US and it's allies in order to dislodge Islamic State fighters from it's Syrian stronghold. Troop supporters say bombing alone will not get the job done, so Obama should send US troops to defeat ISIL and expunge Bashir Assad the ruthless leader of Syria. … Continue reading No Ground Troops in Syria →

Iran nuclear deal Big win for Obama

Senate democrats voted down republican ambitions to derail Barack Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal marking a signature foreign policy win for the president. The republicans needed 60 votes to approve a resolution denying passage of the bill; although the President would have vetoed the measure. Now with two votes shy, the republicans are caught between a rock and … Continue reading Iran nuclear deal Big win for Obama →

Dr. Ben Carson charts his own path

As Dr. Ben Carson voices his conservative brand of politics across America, voters are marching in droves to hear his message of family values, and opposition to abortion and gay marriage. Recently Carson has shifted gears somewhat by going after an organization that is suggesting that only Black Lives count. Carson has attacked Black Lives Matter for venting its misguided anger at Vermont Senator Bernie … Continue reading Dr. Ben Carson charts his own path →

Astros running with the big dogs

I know it's a little early to be ordering champagne but my favorite baseball team is playing like world beaters with about a third of the season remaining. Houston Astros fans are singing the praise of Manager A. J. Hinch who has turn the club around from a near bottom feeder in 2014 to a frontrunner in less than a … Continue reading Astros running with the big dogs →

Confederate flag belongs in a Museum

Dylan Storm Roof entered Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church under the guise of love and proceeded to slaughter congregants like lambs in order to terrorize and intimidate African Americans. It appears Roof's plan was to galvanize the faithful to ignite a White power movement where Blacks once again are subjugated and oppressed to the whims of southern Whites. "The South shall rise again" is … Continue reading Confederate flag belongs in a Museum →

Rick Perry Message Won’t Fly

Well wouldn't you know it - Rick Perry is running to become the republican nominee for President again, after a dismal showing in 2012. You remember his 'oops' drama on national stage as he forgot the third federal agency he would close once in the white house. Well Mr. Perry the second time around won't … Continue reading Rick Perry Message Won’t Fly →

Hillary In The Driver’s Seat

Recently at Texas Southern University Hillary Clinton released both barrels, charging possible republican rivals with trying to stop millions of citizens from voting, by adding voting requirements that will disenfranchise minorities, young women and the poor. By attacking former Gov. Rick Perry in his home state, former Sen. Hillary Clinton is sending a message to … Continue reading Hillary In The Driver’s Seat →

Lift the embargo on Cuba

President Barack Obama made the right call recently when he promised to restore relations with our southern neighbors back in December and meeting face to face with Cuba's President Raul Castro recently in Panama. Economic sanctions wasn't working cited Obama, as years of blockading Cuba from doing business with the rest of the world didn't force civil rights or … Continue reading Lift the embargo on Cuba →