In all honesty, MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews often annoys and creeps me out, but there are those valuable times when the man has a point. In a recent exchange with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Morning Joe, Preibus accused President Barack Obama of “looking to Europe for guidance” on issues like healthcare, spending, and economic stimulus.… [Read more]
The EuroZone Depends On Spain. Here’s Why…
Before tackling how and why the EuroZone’s well being is linked to Spain, some quick background is necessary. The EuroZone became such when the nation states decided after World War II that adopting a single currency for the region would be best. This was legislated in 1992 with the parameters that each nation had to adopt the Euro and drop its respective currency.… [Read more]
American Politics: Political Myopia At Its Best
Turn on the television, read the Twitter stream, and listen to the firestorm erupting from political debates. Republican candidates are focused on topics such as birth control and the definition of marriage. Mud is being slung and fingers are figuratively being jabbed at each other’s chests. Each is claiming he will be the savior for this great nation.… [Read more]
The Simple Life
In researching my family history recently I discovered a few amazing facts. My maternal grandmother, Bridie Barry Sullivan, grew up on a remote isle off the cost of southern County Kerry, Ireland. Every day she and her family would catch fresh fish and would take a small boat into the shores of Chirseveen, Ireland for school times.… [Read more]