by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
One of the least inspiring national debates in recent memory is the ongoing brouhaha over whether or not a new Islamic Center and mosque should be built in the Ground Zero neighborhood of Manhattan. By now, you’ve heard most and perhaps all of the arguments, pro and con, [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
Eager for a foreign policy victory to bolster its sagging popularity at home and in the world, the Obama Administration is launching a new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The prospects for success, never great in the past, are even poorer today. Still, the consequences of failure [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
America is the land of freedom and justice for all as we have learned through faithful recitations of the pledge of allegiance. These freedoms were earned and defended by the blood and sacrifices of patriots and we hold them sacred. But the wise men who assembled that [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
Federal District Court Judge Vaughn Walker, in ruling that California’s Proposition 8 violates equal protection provisions of the U.S. Constitution, wrote that “Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay man and lesbians for denial of a marriage license.” The opinion advances the [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
In spite of repeated sanctions and warnings, all lame and ineffective, Iran continues its inexorable drive to acquire a nuclear arsenal. President Barack Obama, his predecessor and other western leaders have stated repeatedly that this is not acceptable. Their concerns are even echoed, if somewhat muted, by some [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
In spite of the continued public outcry against illegal immigration resulting in well over 12,000,000 illegal aliens now at large in our country, the federal government continues its half-hearted and ineffective efforts to secure our southern border. A decision to send 1200 National Guard troops to the [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
While most Americans weren’t paying attention, the Obama Administration pulled another fast one. Using a recess appointment, President Barack Obama named Dr, Donald Berwick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Dr. Berwick will thus exercise substantial control over how Obamacare is administered. His giant [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
In a rational world, you would expect that a national government would welcome the assistance of state and local law enforcement agencies in supporting the laws of the land. Indeed, that is the case in many countries but not always here. This might seem passing strange [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
Southerners have a way of pronouncing it with one syllable (as in ohl). Others require two (as in oy-yul). But however you pronounce it, you can be certain that it will be around for a very long time. Contrary to popular myths and President Barack Obama, we [...]
by J. F. Kelly, Jr. | Coronado
My reaction on reading reporter Michael Hastings’ nasty little expose, “Stanley Mc Chrystal: The Runaway General” in Rolling Stone was amazement over how a four-star general who was supposedly so intelligent could be so stupid as to permit a reporter to accompany him and his traveling staff [...]
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