Poltical meet-ups and speeches

A little over a year ago, I wrote about Dr. Ben Carson, who has taken the political right by storm. About two months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting him in New York City at the New York Meeting; the monthly poltical confab organized by Mallory Factor and O'Brien Murray.

Dr. Carson gave an impassioned speech about common sense solutions to the ills and problems that America faces. He also was open about answering questions from the panelists, especially about his perceieved "Second Amendment Challenges" and even answered my question about the possible role of pop culture and entertainment forces influencing and promoting education among inner city youth.

 

 

Dr. Carson was then gracious enough to meet those who attended and pose for pictures, as seen above, and as he had done at CPAC 2014. It is unclear how successful the "Draft Ben Carson" movements will be, but I'm sure we will continue to hear from this man, who, as a doctor, has saved a countless number of lives, as we appoach the 2016 election. 

 

Remembering Baroness Margaret Thatcher 1925-2013

I’m a week late on this one, but with last week’s passing of former British Prime Minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher, one cannot forget about her contributions to British society and the world in general.

Ted Cruz Taking Washington By Storm

For the past two weeks, the newly elected Junior Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, has taken Washington by storm, showing he is a consistent Conservative and practicing the method of No Fear; all with an effective media savvy that some veterans of Washington, in the Republican Party, do not possess.

Sarah is Back

It drives her detractors crazy, it makes her supporters love her even more, but Sarah Palin has returned to speak at CPAC 2013.

More on the Beltway Mentality

In the lead up to CPAC 2013, I did not get a chance to remind you all about my next piece on Save Jersey.

Rand Paul vs. the Beltway Mentality

As I said this week, Rand Paul's filibuster has been quite the influential moment in Washington, and from the reaction it's getting otuside the Beltway, the energy exhibited by the Junior Senator from Kentucky is spreading! Not everybody, apparently in Washington is happy.

I Stand with Rand: The Filibuster

It has been quite a newsworthy day in Washington DC today! Thinking they were facing a storm that would bring them lots of snow, they are now facing a storm of discontent, thanks to the Rand Paul filibuster!

A Dead Dictator

In 1996, I had the opportunity to travel to the nation of Venezuela. Pictured above is the view from our hotel room on Margarita Island. It is a beautiful country with a friendly people, warm climate, multitude of tourist sites and potential for economic growth. In 1999, its government was taken over by a cancer named Hugo Chavez and today, cancer has taken the life of the cancer.

Remembering Ronald Reagan

Over the three day weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a local Reagan Day luncheon to honor our 40th President, who would have been 102 years old this month. (Pictured above is NJ Assemblyman Jay Webber.)

Dr. Benjamin Carson at the Prayer Breakfast

Last week, noted neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Carson, gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, in front of President Obama.

GOP: Just Do It

The Republican Party is heading to their annual retreat in Williamsburg, VA, where they will meet to plan ahead, the future of their agenda and the future of their party. We're starting to hear about it in the news, we're starting to hear plans discussed before their implemented. I have some advice that can be summed up in three masterful words created by a late 1980s/1990s Nike Ad campaign: Just Do It!

The Obama Crusade against the 2nd Amendment

Nothing new in this, but today, we saw the President using American children as props when he decided to, again, go around the Constitution and Congress, signing Executive Orders to attack the 2nd Amendment.

Ted Cruz: A Soon to be Rising Star!

The Senate may have lost Jim DeMint, who recently resigned to head the Heritage Foundation, but we have some great Conservatives who will continue his fight on Capitol Hill in that body. One such was just elected to the US Senate this fall by the state of Texas: Ted Cruz! This weekend, he appeared on Fox News Sunday, interviewed by John Roberts, who was sitting in for Wallace.

Janeane Garfalo Attacks Joel Surnow and 24

I honestly get a nails on a chalkboard cringe whenever I hear Janeane Garafalo speak, and today, it happened again.

Republicans and the Fiscal Cliff

For the past few months, we have been constantly hearing about the fiscal cliff and January 1, 2013. The day had come and gone and leadership caved.

RIP Norman Schwarzkopf

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander of the Persian Gulf/Iraq War of 1991, has passed away at the age of 78.

Benghazi: Two Months Later

Since September 11, 2012, Americans have been trying to understand and unravel what had actually gone on that day the American Consulate in Benghazi was attacked and four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, were killed.

Bibi at the UN

It is UN week in New York City, which means to regular New Yorkers, lots of traffic and a heavy police presence; both on the ground and in the air. Today at the UN General Assembly was the most awaited speech: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Paul Ryan Addresses Values Voter Summit

Last week, Paul Ryan gave a keynote address to the Values Voter Summit.

George W Bush: Eleven Years Later - "I Can Hear You"

Three days ago, we remembered the Attacks of September 11th, and eleven years ago today, the day of remembrance, mourning and prayer took place.