Independent’s Eye by Joe GandelmanDid Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert strengthen his argument about illegal immigrants and immigration reform by testifying before Congress in his comedic character? Or did he undermine it and insult Congress?The debate rages on with most outrage coming from conservatives.Colbert testified in his Bill O’Reilly parody persona, saying things such as: “I don’t want a tomato picked [Read More]

Making Sense, by Michael ReaganIt’s should be called the law of unintended consequences, and Congress should learn to abide by it, taking enough time to discover whether the road they choose to follow is smooth or filled with ruts.Back in 2007, the Congress in their wisdom ruled that starting in the year 2012 the ordinary incandescent light bulbs we’ve been [Read More]

The American dream is dead — for many native-born Americans, anyhow.You remember the American dream. It was the hope that everyone can get ahead in America, that your kids will attain more prosperity than you.It was the certitude that in America, anyone is free, with a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.The dream was alive and well [Read More]