What Would Reagan Do? — Who Cares?

Former Oklahoma Governor and White House staffer Frank Keating asks the singular (though hardly unique) question about the now-deceased Republican Messiah and standard-bearer: “What Would Reagan Do?” My answer: who cares? Reagan is dead, and the Republican Party may...

Let Go, and Make a Difference

Human nature wants to change the world, when taking it easy makes the difference. Still, people stump for a local politician to win a key race, or they join a club to carry the banner for a worthy (or worldly) cause. Men and women seek a means for fixing something,...

Social Liberalism Creates Fiscal Profligacy

"I am fiscally conservative and socially liberal." "I lean right fiscally, I lean left socially." "I believe that you should keep your money but do whatever you want with your body." "I want the government out of my wallet and out of...

Walker, and Eternal Optimism

As a leader of the Republican Governor's Association, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker with his colleagues are advertising the policy and economic successes in their respective states, along with sharing their family background, worth ethic, and hopes for the...

Tea Party – Neither Marginal nor Extreme

Mr. Zweifel contends that Tea Party patriots, their supporters, and allied enthusiasts are extremists. The Capital Times editor emeritus identified that the movement has received a number of letters to the editor recognizing their values and encouraging their vocal...