Joshua Horton
From the Left: Nuclear Option
Who cares? Does anyone mind if the rules of the Senate are changed? Will it actually have an impact on you, the student reading this in Larson Complex or the professor glancing at the only part of the paper that talks about anything real? No impact on me, I’m in support of the majority.
From the Left, From the Right: Howard Dean
From the Left: Dean can pull party back to left The late Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-Minn) was respected for his convictions and his desire to work to give the power of government back to the people. One of the most famous quotes he ever said was “Sometime you have to start a fight to win one.
From the Left, From the Right: Condoleezza Rice
For the last four years America’s foreign policy has been the focus of the White House. Dealing with terrorism worldwide, ousting Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, defying the United Nations’ recommendations and abusing the support of longtime allies, the Bush White House has done everything it could to destroy the image of America in the eyes of all nations.
The right candidate could help Kerry win the election
Getting picked for a team as a child can be one of the best, or worst experiences anybody can have. Early on, we learn that we are picked for teams for a plethora of reasons. The same thinking can be applied to the current presidential race. Who should John Kerry pick to run with him and help him win in November? A national race is not exactly kickball, but allies for victory are important in both cases.
Scalia should recuse self to ensure unbiased justice
Justice is one of the founding principles of American politics and culture. We meet that end though democracy, equal rights and voice in government. Unfortunately, the fatal flaw in all systems of government is that they are run by men. James Madison once said “If men were angels, there would be no need for laws much less for government.
State legislature produces good, bad and ugly results
One of my favorite movies of all time is “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” It’s a spaghetti western about three outlaws seeking a golden treasure hidden in a graveyard. None of the three trust each other. Politics is similar. Some is good, some is bad, and it all can be ugly.
Amendment would categorize gays as second-class citizens
Last month the American Family Association decided to run a poll on gay marriage. The AFA was going to use this poll as supporting evidence to push for a law defining marriage as between a man and a woman, halting any chance of gay marriage from becoming a reality.
Attempts at media censorship deprive society of open forum
I have good days and bad ones. The good days are when I see progressive liberal changes being made and open challenges to the status quo occurring. Progress of our nation depends on challenging the set rules. My bad days are the days when I see our nation regress; when we blindly accept things as they are without question; or when conservative views of the world attack and persecute those who wish to make people think differently.
Democrats have momentum to dominate political scene
I recently read an article at Slate.com that talked about the Republican Party in 1994 and the Democratic Party in 2004. Tony and I have already talked about many of the candidates and their hope for success this political season. But I believe that we needed to take another look at the Democratic Party this year.
Money, visibility, turnout key factors in special race
In just about four months South Dakota will elect someone to finish out the term of Rep. Bill Janklow. As soon as they win, they will need to have a staff in place ready to do the business of the state. I do not envy Stephanie Herseth or Larry Diedrich for the amount of work that lies ahead.
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