All political advertising deceives, and the law says that’s okay. No surprise, the ads and the laws originate with the same folks. We can begin to get rid of some, and neutralize the effect of money on elections, if we will just ignore all campaign TV commercials. That shouldn’t be difficult if we remember that [...]

We used to call a good education the first rung on the ladder of success. Nicholas Kristof says it’s “the most reliable escalator out of poverty.” This New York Times columnist recognizes the impact of obesity.

Occupy Wall Street elicits the usual response. Republicans over-simplify, call it a mob. Democrats search for list of goals. Getting in the face of those who appropriate everything might be the objective. The message: ignore our rightful needs at your peril.

Liberals should admit we usually end up electing Republicrats. No matter what candidates we vote for corporations seem to buy them. Since we’re failing in Washington, let’s dedicate our energy to electing Democrats in the states. Whatever we do business wins with Barmitt Obamney.