King Midas and Obama’s Less Than Golden Touch
Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by James in American Politics
By Rachel Land
Ancient Greek myths tell of a god named Midas who ruled over Phyrgia (present day Turkey). The gods bestowed him with a touch that turned everything into gold.
Today, we have a President who is quite the opposite; from climate gate and healthcare setbacks, to failed help in midterm campaigns; it is hard to [...]
Obama State of the Union Message: From “Yes, We Can” to “Yes, I Get It”
Posted on 24. Jan, 2010 by James in American Politics
In the wake of the Massachusetts special election, Democrat incumbents are nervous that the President’s agenda is costing them political capital that they just do not have. In reaction, Obama plans to stake the 2010 mid-term elections on change: a change in his fundamental message from “Yes, we can” to “Yes, I get it.” But, [...]
The Obama Doctrine: Walk Softly and Offer a Big Apology
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by James in American Politics
Try making sense of President Obama’s foreign policy and you might start wondering what it is that guides this Administration. Most of our leaders have followed a few guiding principles, whether it be promoting freedom and democracy, containing the spread of communism, or resisting terrorism. Whether right or wrong as judged by history, each American [...]
