Author Archive for Adam O'Neal
Obama and Religion
Despite the political differences of Obama, Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich, they all share some inherent individual similarities. All four are affluent millionaires with graduate degrees and a healthy head of hair, despite some graying (OK, Santorum doesn’t have any grays). Like most who have run for president, all four profess the belief that Christ died for humanity’s sins, was resurrected and will someday return.
Jon Huntsman vs. Reality
As you hopefully know by now, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire Republican primary with about 39 percent of the vote. Following him was Congressman Ron Paul with a surprisingly strong showing of 23 percent. Behind Paul was the supercilious Jon Huntsman, who garnered about 17 percent of the vote. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich tied for last place with about 9 percent each.
Breaking Down the GOP
The Iowa caucuses are over and by the time you read this, Mitt Romney will have won New Hampshire. While Iowa and New Hampshire won’t necessarily decide who the nominee is, the early states will affect the outcome of the race. Here’s a quick update on where the race stands after the first two contests.
Three Wives and a Congressman
One of the most irritating boilerplates of the Republican nomination race is the idea that Newt Gingrich is unelectable because of his baggage. It’s a shame that such short-sighted vision has gained widespread acceptance in the press.
Bullet Trains Shot Down
Over the ages, Californians have, through an infinite number of decisions and conditions, decided that they like driving in cars and flying on airplanes. For whatever reasons — and the reasons do not really matter — Californians prefer to be in a car or flying on an airplane than on public transportation. Every major attempt to alter California’s transportation culture, externally or internally, has been an utter failure.
