NM again a critical state in 2012
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New Mexico is one of six states that could decide which party wins the presidency and control of the U.S. Senate next year, according to the Washington Post blog The Fix. Continue Reading
Libya policy is a slippery slope
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U.S. action in Libya was intended to be a limited military operation. After 60 days, I fear that we are adrift. We are without direction and we are in danger of fighting a slowly expanding war, now pushing for regime change. Continue Reading
Sanchez takes different stances on ‘similar’ Ryan budget plans
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John Sanchez is attacking Heather Wilson for praising Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget efforts this year after voting against what Sanchez calls a “similar” budget amendment in 2007. But don’t assume that means Sanchez has a consistent stance on the “similar” plans. Continue Reading
Our shrinking manufacturing sector – Part II
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The two underlying causes of America’s fall from manufacturing grace are our tunnel vision about the dangers of too much off-shoring and devotion to the notion of free trade. Continue Reading
Maestas won’t run for Congress
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State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, has decided he will seek re-election rather than running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Our shrinking manufacturing sector – Part I
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America has awakened to a brutal new reality. A one-time enemy turned trading partner, China, has now become our largest creditor, and one that is pulling the levers of our financial system through its investments in – and stranglehold on – the U.S. economy. Continue Reading
Wilson focuses on ‘unsustainable’ financial situation
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Heather Wilson said in 2008, before many realized that the economy was collapsing, that the media was exaggerating the nation’s financial problems. She’s again running for U.S. Senate, but this time she’s taking a different tone when talking about the economy. Continue Reading
The media, the great leveler – or not
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CNN consciously excluded former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson from its upcoming presidential debate. Since when does the media get to decide who is a credible presidential candidate and who is not? Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez, Rep. Ryan: Let values be your guide
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Our nation’s and state’s economic recovery, long-term sustainability and economic vitality can be in part secured through ensuring certain values are upheld. Start with two big dollops of accountability – both governmental and corporate. Then add in some fundamental fairness. Continue Reading
It’s time for a realistic Middle East policy
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During his meeting with President Obama last week at the White House, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that “a peace based on illusions will crash eventually on the rocks of Middle Eastern reality.” He’s right. Continue Reading
Uniting Americans by accommodation, not acculturation
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All residents have an obligation to serve this country. So I want a restoration of the military draft, and the establishment of national service for those not drafted. Continue Reading
More tax breaks for the rich will not cut the national debt
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In the guise of “putting the nation’s fiscal house in order,” U.S. House Republicans are trying to sneak through a massive transfer of tax responsibility from the rich to the middle class. Continue Reading
Time to stop and remember the sacrifices made
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Memorial Day was established as a time to heal wounds of a once-torn nation by honoring all military dead of the Civil War. The focus has become one of honor for all our war dead. Continue Reading
Why Gary Johnson hasn’t a chance
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We need someone like former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson to be president. But America keeps kicking the can down the road and will do it again in 2012 – which means he has no chance of winning. It also means we’re headed for a train wreck. Continue Reading
Federalism is key to America’s future
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Restoring a truly “federal” government as the founders of our nation intended would resolve many of today’s thorniest problems. Continue Reading