2012

Time to take aim at the NRA In August I wrote a two-piece series on the Aurora theater massacre. On August 1 I asked, “The larger question for us as a…

Maybe pink guns are the answer The word is out: The War on Christmas is over.  I’m unclear whether it was surrender or a ceasefire, but by consensus, Christmas has won,…

President should stand his ground The looming fiscal cliff, the automatic tax restoration and safety-net and defense program cuts that will ensue barring a deal between President Obama and the Republican…

Disfuntional leadership can be seen everywhere Sorry…If your heart is set on becoming diabetic and developing a watermelon middle or double-wide butt by overindulging in Twinkies, you’ll have to find an…

Lincoln looks at difficult U.S. history Seward felt an involuntary shudder in his limbs.  He was also ravished by the irony of the moment.  For nearly three years, a thousand voices,…

National election results very telling The 2012 election has clarified and solidified a trend since Ronald Reagan: The once Republican majority has become a minority. This election was heralded as a…

A new era for Clear Creek County The results are in and Clear Creek, like the rest of the state and nation, not only remains blue, but is becoming increasingly so. …

A warmer climate might be the new normal The Day After and at the point of this writing, it’s not been decided who will be president.  When reading this though, it’s…

Research carefully before casting your vote I’d like to take credit for a wag’s summary of one debate  performer coming down to the letter B—Big Bird, Binders, and Bayonets—but journalistic ethics…

Commission picks have large implications It’s not likely Adam Ochs (R) will unseat Rep. Claire Levy (D) in House District 13 that includes Clear Creek, but that didn’t stop Ochs from…

Romney would be bad for America I’m giving President Obama a pass on his less-than stellar performance during the October 4 debate.  By the time this column is printed, hopefully he…

Clinton’s 5 points make economic sense Last week I gave an overview of American economic historical events beginning with the Great Depression.  It’s a story of a pragmatic people shaped by…

A difference between wealth and debt I am happy to see that letter writer Jim Leonard now encourages Courant columnists to weigh in on issues extending beyond Clear Creek, for state…

A challenge to Republican candidates Traditionally—since George Washington ran in our only non-partisan presidential race—elections have been combative.  That’s not necessarily bad; a vibrant democracy requires free exchange and open debate…

We are not as broke as Republicans say The conventions are over, consigned to history.  Memories remain of the scenes, people, speeches, and one-liners. From the Republican gathering, one remains particularly…