King Midas and Obama’s Less Than Golden Touch
Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by James Devere 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 [...]
Administration Changes its Tune on Extremist, Racist Voters
Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by James Devere in American Politics
There is a palpable change in the attitude of the left. The left can no longer marginalize its opposition with acusations of racism and extremism; that model does not hold up in the demographic of the Massachusetts election. Since the Administration is unwilling to call the vote what it is (a referendum on their liberal agenda), the [...]
Presidential Pitfalls: Obama’s Approval Ratings Drop to a New Low
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by James Devere in American Politics
President Obama’s approval rating has dropped to 44%, the lowest of any president at this point in his administration. The 44% approval record did not come about by itself; it was not a result of an inherited economy, and it is not George Bush’s fault. The President has stepped in it often and of his [...]
