Steve Pearce’s attack on wildlife
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In recent months Congressman Steve Pearce has been like a hunter on safari, taking aim at one species or habitat after another. Here are some of his targets. Continue Reading
Reassessing Obama’s ‘failed and failing presidency’
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I have been challenged to revise my previous assessment of Obama because of his “gutsy” decision to kill Osama. I am probably not going to revise it any time soon because it is simply too soon to tell; the differences between leading in military affairs and leading in domestic ones are simply too great. Continue Reading
The cost of conspiracy
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I have little patience for conspiracy theories because they play on our anxieties and make it more difficult for us to solve the big problems we face. Continue Reading
Don’t endanger the economic life of our state
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Today the state’s oil and gas revenue is in jeopardy because there is a concerted effort to have the sand dune lizard listed as an endangered species. The stakes are too high to endanger the economic life of our state. Continue Reading
New Mexico, you matter in 2012
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Hey New Mexico, heads up – you are one of the 14 cherished states that actually matter in the 2012 election cycle, according to Karl Rove. Continue Reading
The child born today in 20 years
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I hope each parent allows their children to consider the military. It is right for the children and our nation. Continue Reading
Will the 9/11 first responders law do the job?
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The final version of the 9/11 first responders bill was considerably watered down, with more than $3 billion in funding cut from a previous version. Will it still do the job? Continue Reading
A time to celebrate
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Upon learning of the death of Osama bin Laden, our nation was filled with renewed pride. The celebration was the appropriate response of a grateful nation to so many who have given so much. Continue Reading
A sigh of relief, but not a celebration
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I believe the world is safer without Osama bin Laden in it. But you’re not going to see me jumping for joy over the death of anyone. Continue Reading
Shell Oil and I abandon hope for America
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The blueprint of our downfall can be seen in the battle between Shell Oil and our Environmental Protection Agency involving billions of barrels of domestic oil. Continue Reading
Obama’s once and future failed presidency
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Even if Barack Obama wins re-election against mounting odds, I think we will continue to lose. We are losing in his first term as he acquiesces in the erosion of the social compact. Given the history of two-term presidents, we cannot hope for better in a second term. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s biggest problem
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Sen. Eric Griego was right on in a recent commentary to criticize state lawmakers who refused to discuss, debate and vote on raising revenues during the 2011 legislative session. Continue Reading
In Senate primary, the ball is in Balderas’ court
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The U.S. Senate primary between Democrats Martin Heinrich and Hector Balderas could be quite a battle, if Balderas can raise enough money and intelligently articulate his views. Continue Reading
Reality finally setting in on federal budget
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Dueling budget proposals from President Barack Obama and Rep. Paul Ryan have worthwhile elements, but at the same time, both avoid making some tough, but necessary, cuts to the federal leviathan. Continue Reading
Donald Trump – not running in 2012
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Donald has effectively (already) taken America’s eye off the substance of what the 2012 campaign should be about – and that is jobs and the health of the American economy (you know, the 20 million people who are still out of work). Instead, he is off and running with the all-important birther issue. Continue Reading