Blogcritics Author: Clavos

Hockey Mom Scores a Winning Goal

Clavos — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 03:34:55 EDT

With impeccable timing and a folksy style well suited to her small town Alaska roots, Palin dazzled the receptive Republican crowd.
On Wednesday night, all of America watched a spectacular new comet streak across the political sky, as Sarah Palin, self-styled “Hockey Mom” Governor of Alaska, delivered her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.With impeccable timing and an easy-going folksy style well suited to her small town...

Republican August Surprise: Palin Gets the Nod

Clavos — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:22:22 EDT

McCain, true to his reputation as a maverick, has completely overturned the dynamics of the Presidential race.
In a bold and, to many, including most of the MSM, surprising move, John McCain, with exquisite timing has named Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his running mate.Announcing the pick today, his 72nd birthday, McCain, true to his reputation as a maverick, has completely overturned the dynamics of the Presidential race by picking...

When Everyone Is a Minority

Clavos — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:23:17 EDT

We must begin now to prioritize and start planning to deal with the coming changes in our population.
Non-Hispanic white children born in America today will be members of a minority by the time they reach their fifteenth birthdays, according to Census Bureau projections released today. The report projects that present-day minorities will exceed 50% of the child population by 2023. Said Dave Waddington, chief of the Census Bureau's population...

The Case For Six Dollar (and Even Eight Dollar) Gasoline

Clavos — Sat, 7 Jun 2008 13:52:59 EDT

Controlling the price of gasoline at the pump is a matter of national security.
On Friday, oil spiked $10.75 a barrel, a record single-day increase, which followed on the heels of a $5.49 a barrel jump the day before.As the inexorable rise in oil prices is reflected at the pump, the prospect of $6 a gallon gasoline becomes not only a possibility, but is likely to occur as early as this summer, the traditional season for...

Music Review: Annie and The Hedonists - Good Old Wagon

Clavos — Sat, 31 May 2008 07:40:13 EDT

These talented musicians present an enjoyable potpourri of acoustic music.
This little-known, eclectic acoustic group from upstate New York offers something for nearly everyone on this, their most recent album.Anchored by the incomparable voice of band namesake Annie Rosen, these talented musicians delightfully present the listener with everything from jazz, swing, blues, and folk to bluegrass, with a sampling of honky...

Captured Computers Offer Glimpse Into Venezuelan Threat

Clavos — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:48:46 EDT

Unless the U.S. acts, and acts quickly, to strengthen our allies in Latin America economically, Ch�vez will engulf them all.
On March 1, Colombian armed forces carried out an attack on a FARC (Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces) camp just over the Colombian border, inside Ecuador.Because the raid took place a mile inside Ecuador, it sparked an immediate furor in the region, with strong protests being voiced not only by Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, but...

Clintons Doubleteam Obama - Will It Backfire On Them?

Clavos — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:34:50 EST

The Clintons' war on Barack Obama intensified in Myrtle Beach, but they may have overplayed their hand this time.
Ever since Senator Barack Obama’s win in the Iowa caucuses, the Clinton political machine has swung into overdrive attack mode, with former President William Jefferson Clinton, “America’s first ‘black’ President” in the Genghis Khan role, leading the Mongol hordes of the Clinton faithful in an all-out charge...

Bolivian Airport Seized By Angry Protestors

Clavos — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:41:00 EDT

Overnight, Bolivia has taken center stage in the struggle between Capitalism and Socialism in Latin America.
In a forceful move against the socialist centrist policies of Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, residents of Santa Cruz province, the country’s wealthiest, heeded the call of their Governor, Rubén Costas and last night seized control of Viru Viru airport, Bolivia’s busiest.Landlocked Bolivia, South America’s poorest...

Venezuelan Dictator Tries to Legislate Morality and Fix Economic Blunders and Fails at Both

Clavos — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:59:08 EDT

Will the Venezuelans ever be rid of this plague on their House?
In a move announced as aiming to bring citizens in line with the new morality of his “21st Century Socialism,” Venezuelan President-cum-Dictator Hugo Chávez announced a stringent set of new laws, highlighted by sharp tax increases for both liquor and cigarettes, during his “Aló Presidente” TV and radio show...

Democratic Schism Widens In Battle Over Florida Primary

Clavos — Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:43:18 EDT

Will the Democrats shoot themselves in the foot over an arcane rule?
The skirmish between the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Florida Democratic Party is escalating into a 21st Century War Between the States.Three Democratic also-rans (New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Delaware Senator Joe Biden and Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd) announced yesterday they will not campaign in Florida at the behest of...