How America (Successfully) Dealt with Terrorists in Former Times

Rich Bryant | February 16, 2009

In the context of a post 9/11 world in which terrorists distribute videos of the beheadings of their innocent victims it becomes quite apparent that the modern term ‘terrorist’ could easily have been ascribed to the Comanches of the 1800’s as well.

A Question for America’s Creditors

Rich Bryant | February 15, 2009

When they return from their hedonistic jaunts to Italy and elsewhere, America’s “leaders” will return to gorge themselves on a self-awarded banquet of funding which they have just awarded themselves with the stroke of their mighty pens.

Ghost in the Outhouse

Rich Bryant | February 6, 2009

Dave, my friend and boss of several years ago, was fortunate enough to grow up on an expansive family-owned ranch in New Mexico.  During the summers of his high school years he worked there, assisting their most senior farm hand, Pedro, in maintaining the fences and working the cattle and horses.
One distinctive feature of the [...]

Shame on you, Mr. Obama!

Rich Bryant | February 1, 2009

I have always considered myself to be on the conservative side of the fence, however, Mr. Obama, with your election I found myself guardedly optimistic that my beloved nation might experience a much-needed “breath of fresh air” in the form of decent and effective leadership.  Also, our current economic crisis was the perfect environment for [...]