[...] This election is shaping up to be one of the most interesting ones in quite a long time. American politics have become fractious and vociferous, and I believe the current crop of candidates represents the fundamental American desire to find some political ground not dominated by the ideals of two-party politics and media talking-heads.[...]

[...] Now, I’m not one for a “one-size-fits-all” punishment for any kind of a crime, but I would like to expand Crittenden’s idea to any judge that releases a known serial criminal who then commits that crime again–rape, murder, theft, whatever. [...]

Black Five has a link to a great video about Americans and their attitudes about the war against fundamentalist Islam, et al (note: there is some strong language) (h/t chrispy85).

[...] Yet even with someone I disagree with so wholeheartedly, there are points of agreement. One such case is his recent commentary on the GI Bill and veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. While the nation lurches toward fascist healthcare and direct government intervention in matters of personal finance and economy, it also continues to ignore the contribution of its most gallant citizens. [...]

Some of you may have noticed my rather random posting schedule. Well, in addition to being lazy and being busy with school, I am also writing over at a weblog called A Host of Contributing Factors along with several other people.
The debate there has been extensive, fun, and a bit heated. Consider yourself warned. [...]