It won’t just be that one sergeant on trial
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: It won’t just be that one sergeant on trial The as-yet unnamed soldier who opened fire on 16 civilians in Afghanistan is being represented by Seattle Attorney John Henry Browne (AP Photo/file) The as-yet unnamed soldier who opened fire on 16 civilians in Afghanistan is being represented by Seattle Attorney […]15 years ago
Hello Muppets
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Hello Muppets It seemed to shock the financial world. Goldman Sachs Manager Greg Smith publishes his “I Quit” letter in The NY Times, saying colleagues openly talked about ripping off clients even called them muppets. He made Goldman Sachs sound evil. And he may be right about Goldman Sachs the […]15 years ago
The night of the undead
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: The night of the undead “I don’t think there was a single poll that had me anywhere close to winning Mississippi,” said Rick Santorum. He’s right, and yet Santorum won both southern primaries last night. Even though Mitt Romney changed his accent and his diet. “I like grits and strange […]15 years ago
Who controls gas prices?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Who controls gas prices? The latest polls say half of Americans think the president has no control over gas prices. But 65 percent of them, in that same poll, say THIS president is not doing enough to lower the gas prices that half of them say he can’t control. Clearly […]15 years ago
Do Americans believe the apology to Afghanistan?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Now what? It doesn’t get much worse. A rogue American soldier walks off a base in Afghanistan, massacres the Afghan villagers he was supposed to protect, and sets the bodies on fire. And the accused soldier is not some confused kid, but a 38-year-old staff sergeant from Joint Base Lewis-McChord […]15 years ago
Fans re-define USA to mean ‘get out of my country’
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: U-S-A Last week, at the 4A basketball finals in San Antonio, Alamo Heights High School beat San Antonio Edison High. As the trophies were being presented, Alamo fans were overjoyed, the Edison fans were disconsolate. And then, in the crowd, fans of the victorious Alamo team broke out in a […]15 years ago
60 million and counting
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: 60 million and counting Now there are 60 million views for the video outing Joseph Kony, the warlord who used children to fight his rebellion against the Ugandan government. And now, not only is Joseph Kony famous, so is Invisible Children, the charity behind the video. And with fame comes […]15 years ago
Superpacs – hate ’em? Or LOVE ’em?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Superpacs – hate ’em? Or LOVE ’em? You know what Superpacs are — those organizations spawned by the Supreme Court’s “corporations are people” ruling. And we all hate ’em I know, but what about this: A SuperPac called The Campaign for Primary Accountability, which claims to seek only one thing […]15 years ago
He won but he didn’t dominate
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: He won but he didn’t dominate That’s the kind of game this has been for Mitt Romney. He put the most points on the board yesterday yet all the commentary is about how he didn’t win bigger. Too many Republicans are convinced that he is just a phony conservative, and […]15 years ago
Does a US passport protect a terrorist?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Does a US passport protect a terrorist? The ACLU and others are worried that the United States has played fast and loose with the Constitution when it comes to offing terrorists — In particular THIS guy: “I for one was born in the US and lived in the US. America […]15 years ago
Are women drawing the line?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Are women drawing the line? The number of sponsors fleeing Rush Limbaugh for calling a Georgetown student a slut is now up to seven. Women seem to have drawn a line. Attacks on birth control; these personhood amendments for fertilized eggs — they sense a return to the 50’s. And […]15 years ago
What is religious freedom?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: What is religious freedom? The Senate this week rejected an amendment that would have let insurers and employers opt out of providing birth control coverage if they had moral objections. It was going to be attached to a transportation bill because conception sometimes occurs in cars, I guess? Anyway, it […]15 years ago
Has the Maricopa County Sheriff stepped in it?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Has the Maricopa County Sheriff stepped in it? For the past six months, Sheriff Joe Arpaio has had one of his volunteer posses investigating an issue that supposedly was settled last year: the president’s birth certificate. Well, investigator Michael Zullo announced yesterday is it not settled: “I notified Sheriff Arpaio […]15 years ago
Gas is too high, what do we do?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Gas is too high, what do we do? Here it is again. I just paid $4.07 for gas, 10 percent more than I paid just last week, and you know what? My car doesn’t run 10 percent better, it runs the same. So this is a rip off, and something […]15 years ago
It always starts with a 911 call
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: It always starts with a 911 call “Hi Chardon High School we’ve got shots fired,” said the voice on the 911 call. Listen to Ohio shooting 911 tapes And it always ends with inconsolable grief. “He was 16-years-old. He didn’t do anything,” said Dina Parmertor, mother of shooting victim Daniel […]15 years ago
You call this a feud?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: You call this a feud? Republican leaders are gnashing their teeth over how bitter the primary race has become. How bitter? Here’s a robocall sent out by Rick Santorum urging Michigan DEMOCRATS to crash the Republican primary: “That’s right, Michigan Democrats can vote in the Republican primary on Tuesday,” But […]15 years ago
Rick Santorum says he almost threw up
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: Rick Santorum says he almost threw up Candidate Rick Santorum told a group over the weekend that his gastric distress was in reaction to a speech he read. “I had the opportunity to read the speech and I almost threw up.” He was referring to this speech given in 1960 […]15 years ago
You bet we need family values
Listen to You bet we need family values All you have to do is look at what’s happened in just the last three weeks in Washington State. There was the case of Josh Powell, the upset father who immolated himself and his two young sons February 5th. The boys’ grandparents say the state should have […]15 years ago
Another apology
Listen to Dave’s Commentary: Another apology The President has formally apologized for our people burning those surplus Qurans at a military base in Afghanistan. And yes, it is galling because remember, these were Qurans that OUR military issued to prisoners to protect their religious rights, and then it turned out these prisoners were in fact […]15 years ago
Are some lies worse than others?
Listen to Dave’s Commentary: Are some lies worse than others? Xavier Alvarez is a liar. He was also a politician serving on a Pomona County Water Board in 2007 when during a public meeting he introduced himself as a retired Marine who had been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Somebody sent the tape to […]15 years ago
What are we going to do about these high gas prices?
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: What are we going to do about these high gas prices? Oil is over $100 a barrel; there are warnings it could hit $150, which would mean gas prices of $4.25 a gallon by spring, and maybe even $5…and we Americans can’t believe it: “It’s unbelievable. I thought we were […]15 years ago
At your own risk
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: At your own risk This has been a deadly week for backcountry skiers. Six killed in separate accidents — three in the accident at Stevens Pass. Which focuses a lot of attention on this free-skiing culture which flirts with avalanches and skis over cliffs on purpose. They’ve turned the stuff […]15 years ago
The things Presidents say
Listen to Dave Ross Commentary: The things Presidents say
Today we remember our two most famous presidents, Washington and Lincoln, who are in fact still with us through their most famous quotations.
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Would George Washington support Obamacare?
Can the federal government force you to a buy a product? Listen to Dave’s Commentary: Would George Washington support Obamacare? The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments on health care reform — the key issue being whether it’s constitutional to require everyone to buy health insurance. This week, the lawyers who will argue the […]15 years ago
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