Blogcritics Author: SJ Reidhead

The Great Democratic Temper Tantrum Over Sarah Palin

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 19:41:59 EDT

John McCain�s pick of Sarah Palin for VP is driving liberal Democrats into childish temper tantrums!
Democrats are starting to remind me of a cartoon character, brought to life by the late Jack Lemmon in the Blake Edwards’ comedy, The Great Race. Lemmon plays the archetype villain, Professor Fate, complete with black cape, stove top hat, and curling black mustache. He’s the kind of character who would utter, “Curses, foiled...

Defending Sarah Palin, GOP VP Nominee

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:06:12 EDT

This is my third Blogcritics article about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. It is the most rewarding of the three.
On August 28, Adam Brickley, the person who started the push to Draft Palin for VP, had a somewhat cryptic post that those of us supporting Sarah Palin would be celebrating, very soon. My Role In The Story In August, 2007 I received an email from Stephen Maloney, who wanted to know if I'd heard of Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska. I had...

Me and My Kindle

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:04:24 EDT

The Kindle is the perfect big kid play toy for compulsive readers and tech junkies!
Christmas 1963 my sister wanted a Woody the Woodpecker talking puppet. Santa brought her that and I ended up with some dorky Hippy Girl talking what-ever that is probably worth a fortune today. That night, Woody received a place of honor in family lore and legend when our grandfather Froehlich, Grandy, came in to tell my sister and I good-night. ...

Life, the Death Penalty, and Child Abuse

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:12:35 EDT

Surviving abuse is rough enough. Don�t make it worse by demanding we go through a capital trial.
Unlike many others who are wringing their hands and crying their crocodile tears that the sky is indeed falling, I was relieved when the SCOTUS declared capital punishment for child molestation unconstitutional. I was relieved for several reasons, the first being I am pro-life. I do not believe we have a right to take another life except in time...

Can John McCain Be an Agent of Change?

SJ Reidhead — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:44:10 EDT

Is it possible a man known to be a maverick is already an agent of change?
The other day, while working on a project, I came across an old campaign ad by Jimmy Carter. In it, he promised “Change you can believe in” and returning the government to the people. While his ads were low-key by today’s standards, the message is almost identical to the mantra constantly hyped by Barack Obama: ...

Why Is Obama Willing to Meet with Ahmadinejad But Not Petraeus?

SJ Reidhead — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:06:13 EDT

Barack Obama is more interested in meeting with our "enemies" than supporting our troops in Iraq.
Once upon a time, (okay it was about 871 days or so ago) in a galaxy far, far away, Barack Obama visited Iraq. He was there for two days. He saw nothing that made him change his opinion that the US needed to pull out of Iraq. What do you do when you have a person running for President of the United States who doesn’t have either the...

Not Your Usual Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

SJ Reidhead — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:35:36 EDT

If you want a sophisticated, urbane review that shreds Indiana Jones, this is not for you. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This isn’t your normal movie review, but then I refuse to think of myself as "normal". When we critique things, we bring to them who and what we are. Our personal experiences and world views push themselves into every aspect of our lives. Watching and reviewing a movie is no different. I am a political animal. I look at things...

Can We Ask?

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:51:27 EDT

Can We Ask probes the burning question of why Barack Obama will not answer questions.
There is this visual cliché you see in every movie, every television show featuring a politician. Pick one – anyone. It doesn’t matter. The scene is always the same. The well groomed politician comes out, grinning, or looking serious, depending on the moment. Microphones are thrust into his/her face. Video is rolling. ...

A Quick Guide for Would-Be John McCain Volunteers

SJ Reidhead — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:15:31 EDT

If not knowing what to do is keeping you from volunteering for John McCain, you don�t want to read this!
In many ways John McCain is the best of candidates and the worst of candidates. He is the worst of candidates because in many ways he is trying to reinvent the campaign wheel. He is the best of candidates because it appears as though the campaign is going to allow boots on the ground, and the rank and file ‘worker bee’ to step in and...

Did Big Mac's Temper Get The Best of Him?

SJ Reidhead — Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:58:02 EST

Did John McCain really lose his temper with Elisabeth Bumiller of the New York Times?
“Modern psychologists view anger as a primary, natural, and even mature emotion” when used appropriately. The average person will react in anger when attacked or perceived to be attacked. Temper is a display of anger. Both, when appropriately used, are normal and natural responses to situations where a person feels threatened.On...