
When “The Dark Knight” came out in 2008, I saw in its dialogue and cinematography a reflection of the fears and concerns of America. The depth of our vulnerability was exemplified in the movie through the drama of the hostages
by Elliot M. Kaplan15 Aug 2012, 6:52 PM PST0
Recently, I woke in Texas, I mean Kansas to an article about how Bloomberg Markets exposed that the Administration that campaigned on open and honest government had secretly loaned eight trillion dollars to banks during the credit crisis in order
by Elliot M. Kaplan7 Dec 2011, 5:55 AM PST0
The past week was very interesting in Presidential politics. The darlings of the rank and file Republican Party, New Jersey governor Chris Christie and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, have concluded it is not time to run for President. Herman
by Elliot M. Kaplan10 Oct 2011, 6:17 AM PST0
Regardless of where you stand on the budget debate the most fascinating result has been the undeniable realization that President Obama has been marginalized and is now fighting for a seat at the table. I believe it is a first
by Elliot M. Kaplan25 Jul 2011, 2:45 PM PST0
Walking into Miss B’s Café in Louisburg, KS you join farmers, cattlemen and cowboys. It is a throwback to a time when the local community would gather around a table and talk to one another about local, state and national
by Elliot M. Kaplan16 Apr 2011, 5:10 AM PST0
Glen Templeton “God Bless Good Old Boys” Harvard Professor V.O. Key, Jr stated in his seminal work, “The Responsible Electorate”: “The most effective weapon of popular control in a democratic system is the capacity to throw a party from power.”
by Elliot M. Kaplan28 Sep 2010, 3:41 PM PST0
Democrat Harry Reid’s Senate race enjoys little hope of victory without Republican “Club” members. His poll ratings are down; he is held in contempt by most of the country; there is little that is attractive about him; he does not
by Elliot M. Kaplan21 Sep 2010, 7:03 AM PST0