Monthly Archives: December 2012

Yes, children, there is a Congress

Posted on December 23, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

Dear children, It has come to our attention that some of you are wondering if there is a United States Congress. “Why,” some of you are asking, “Should we believe in you when you don’t bring us any presents?” And … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, US House | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Why the Obama team feared Jon Huntsman

Posted on December 19, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

I agree with those who say Huntsman would have been a more formidable opponent to Obama than Romney was. Huntsman actually has some principles, he’s not a talking point guy, he believes in the power of reason and reality-based analysis, … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign policy, President & candidates | Tagged | 1 Comment

Gun control and presidential debates, fall 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

I didn’t recall the subject of gun control being raised in the presidential debates this fall, but it was. There were indeed no references to the terms firearm(s), gun(s) or weapon(s) in the first presidential debate, 10/3/12 and third presidential … Continue reading →

Posted in Firearms, President & candidates | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Primary 2012 and the plight of the Republican party

Posted on December 12, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

In an ongoing losing effort to keep my paper files in order, I looked into a folder entitled “Republicans,” hoping to be able to throw some stuff out. Instead, I encountered some gems! 1) Gingrich et al. v. Romney, 2011-12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, President & candidates | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Hope and change, hope of change: Remarks on the Nov. 6 election

Posted on December 10, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

What does anyone know for sure before an election? Not much, really, except for David Axelrod, who preserved his mustache, and Nate Silver, whose polling analyses have been right on target. If I’d been predicting, I would have rightly picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Offshore outsourcing: can it be reversed?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by politicswestchesterview

For as long as most of us can remember, our society collectively has been sending work and jobs abroad. I just saw the holiday exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum, including the usual model train display. What struck me there … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Labor | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment