by Zach Dawes Jr | Mar 23, 2011 | Opinion
Nearly a century ago the world experienced “the war to end war.” Wars have not ended because the assumption underlying this statement remains unquestioned: Violence can rid the world of violence. The most recent evidence of this prevailing ideology is the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Feb 22, 2011 | Opinion
After an all-night session, the newly elected Republican majority in the House passed a budget reduction bill of more than $60 billion. I’m concerned about some of the proposed cuts, but what I find most frustrating is the political maneuvering behind the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Feb 11, 2011 | Opinion
Turmoil and uncertainty in Egypt have caused concerns about Egypt’s development of weapons of mass destruction, according to a recent MSNBC report. Reasons for the growing anxiety are many, but a key issue is the possibility of Egypt’s withdrawal from the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 27, 2011 | Opinion
President Obama gave his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening, and it was a night with much to be thankful for. Political leaders set aside their ideological differences and sat next to one another. There were no boos and shouting like last year. Our...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Jan 11, 2011 | Opinion
In the wake of the recent shooting in Arizona, there is a renewed discussion concerning the influence of political rhetoric on the populace. Those on the left have blamed those on the right, and vice-versa. Many liberals have blamed conservatives like Sarah Palin, who...
