Ira Schwartz

The Face of the Future

May 17, 2013
The Face of the Future

A year and a half ago I did an article called the “Face of 2012”.  It basically looked forward for a year and I attempted to predict where the world and the US would be in 2013.  Well here we are almost 6 months in to 2013 so let’s see how I did.  Below is [...]

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By The Dawns Early Light

May 3, 2013
World Trade Center

The World Trade Center’s first new building, since the attacks 12 years ago, is almost finished and is a testament to American Exceptionalism.

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When is a tax not a tax?

April 26, 2013
tax

Politicians turn everything into a burden on the taxpayer. Now, they are trying to tax internet transactions. Hopefully, Congress will not pass it.

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The Rat That Roared

April 13, 2013
The Rat That Roared

  Over two years ago when the world was upside down so concerned about the Arab Spring movement and our growing headache in Iran I mentioned in an article that our real attention needed to be aimed at North Korea. Well here we are 2 years later and are quite possibly facing military action against [...]

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The Iron Lady

April 9, 2013
The Iron Lady

Margaret Hilda Roberts was born on 13 October 1925 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and the daughter of a grocer.  She went to school at Oxford and became a research chemist.  Soon after she went back to school to become a Barrister in 1954 three years after she married wealthy businessman Denis Thatcher.  They had 2 children. [...]

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Liberty and Safety

February 24, 2013
Liberty and Safety

It is no secret that today’s news events reflect themselves in tomorrow’s policies.  So it should come as no surprise when the topic of gun control makes it’s way to the center of political debate.  We all know that the 2nd Amendment protects the right of every US citizen to bear arms. A well regulated [...]

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Despicable Politicians

February 20, 2013
Despicable Politicians

About eight months ago Frank came to me with an idea for a new column.  It would be called “Despicable Politicians” and would list those politicians who have, in our opinions, used their positions to screw their constituents and country while benefiting themselves.  Now most of you out there are probably thinking that list must [...]

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A Simple “Thank You” Would Suffice

February 16, 2013
Karzai

Hamid Karzai has been in office for eight years now and spent more time filling his bank accounts than understanding the Taliban. Good riddance as we leave.

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Patty Andrews – The End of an Era

February 4, 2013
Patty Andrews

Patty Andrews was 94 when she died at her home in Los Angeles this week. She was the last of an era long gone but not forgotten.

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Huell Howser – California’s Gold

January 10, 2013
Huell Howser

Beloved California Television personality Huell Howser passed away at 67. Huell Howser’s folksy show depicted the good in California in a very personal way.

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