Tom Thurlow

Articles by Tom Thurlow

What Monty Python Can Teach Conservatives About Sequester Politics

A friend of mine recently pointed out that there is such a thing as a Monty Python YouTube channel,apparently begun by the group’s surviving members because they were tired of “getting ripped off” byunauthorized postings of their movies and TV

What Monty Python Can Teach Conservatives About Sequester Politics

'Demand a Plan' Gun Control Celebrities Ignore Harsh Realities

Gun supporters need to answer the Mayor Bloomberg-inspired, self-righteous video of celebrities who The original video, filmed mostly in black and white,features emotional, self-righteous actors who “demand a plan” for the mass shootings that have occurred.The subtext clearly called for

'Demand a Plan' Gun Control Celebrities Ignore Harsh Realities

James Bond: Super Spy, Life Coach

A few weeks ago a minor scandal occurred in our household when my wife discovered our 7-year old daughter had taken a bath with a turned-on space heater nearby. Almost as disturbing was the fact that we didn’t initially know

James Bond: Super Spy, Life Coach

Why The Elizabeth Warren Controversy Continues

Recently there has been a steady drumbeat of not only new revelations in the affirmative action controversy involving Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, but also the quest for columnists to publish Native American puns while covering it.  And some of

Why The Elizabeth Warren Controversy Continues

What Is Obama Promising Putin in Exchange for 'Space'?

The next arms-control giveaway to Russia’s authoritarian regime by the Obama Administration could very well be a big one. Towards the end of a 90-minute Monday meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, President Barack Obama, apparently unaware, was recorded by

What Is Obama Promising Putin in Exchange for 'Space'?

Make Way for the Indian-American Politicos

During a trip to India a few years ago and after observing the New Delhi traffic, I devised a great idea for Tata, the Indian car maker: manufacture the cars so that once the car is started the horn turns

Don't Mess With West Texas Or Eastern New Mexico

I just sent a comment to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposal to list the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) on the “endangered” list of the Endangered Species Act, and I feel great about it. Absolutely great!