Kissing the Blarney Stone
Blarney Castle Photo by Judi Iranyi By Ralph E. Stone October 21, 2009 On our recent trip to the Republic of Ireland we stopped in Blarney, County Cork, where the…
Dead Peasants Insurance Policies
I learned about a new low in corporate greed from Michael Moore's latest documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story," which, by the way, I highly recommend. It is called "dead peasants"…
Isn’t it Time For An Early Afghanistan Exit Strategy?
What is the cost of the War in Afghanistan so far? The War (2001–present) has cost the lives of 830 Americans due to hostile and non-hostile actions. In addition, the…
Muslims Celebrate Eid
Coming with the new moon, the Eid festival marks the end of 'Ramadan' - a month when Muslims fast throughout the day and eat only at night. Prayers, feasts and…
September 16 is Mexican Independence Day
Father Miguel Hidalgo was a parish priest of Dolores, a small village in the state of Guanajuato. His famous "Grito de Dolores or Independencia," or call for independence to the…
Why Are The Drug
and Health Insurance Companies Smiling?
What did President Obama give in return for this $80 billion? Reportedly, Obama agreed not to bargain down prices for Medicare purchases and promised that the U.S. would not buy…
Top Five Health Care Reform Lies
Lie #1: President Obama wants to euthanize your grandma! The truth: These accusations—of "death panels" and forced euthanasia—are, of course, flatly untrue. As an article from the Associated Press puts…