Thursday, October 11th, 2012 Ephesus, Turkey WATCHING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE FROM HALF-WAY AROUND THE WORLD!  You know you have a die-hard interest in politics when you must see the national presidential debate regardless of the major effort required to find a place to watch it. That was the situation last week, when I was...Read More

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Thursday, September 20th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana DELUSION OR COMMON SENSE IN THE MIDDLE EAST? One of the joys of my early life was to study English Literature at Cambridge in England back in the early 1960s. Nobel prize author and poet Rudyard Kipling was an early favorite. He did not bog the reader down...Read More

The U.S. faces a major renewed crisis in the Middle East Some California nut disseminates a cheesy movie about the dangers of the Muslim world, further fanning the flames of hatred of the America. It is perfect fodder for blame for the current Middle East uprising. This strictly low rent amateur film has caused outright...Read More

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was a guest on my radio show last week, and really wowed my audience. If you want talk about “common sense,” you really need to pay attention to Jessie. He has a new book out that shows distain for both political parties in Washington. Talk is already growing for a...Read More

Friday, September 14th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  THE MAGICIAN IN CHIEF — BILL CLINTON!  Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward has a new book out this week, (The Price of Politics) where he focuses on the first term missteps of the current president. He concludes that to be successful, presidents need to “work their will —...Read More

Whether you like the guy or not, Bill Clinton simply stole the show at the recent Democratic National Convention.  In fact, his speech overshadowed both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.  Clinton methodically, clearly and succinctly made the case for re- electing the President.  A much better case than Obama made for himself.  What’s the formula...Read More

Former Minnesota Governor is mad and is on a mission.   He says both political parties are just thugs in Brooks Brothers suits. DemoCRIPS and ReBLOODlicans he calls them.  The Governor thinks it’s time for no More Gangs in Government.  Here’s what he has to say about America today.  “I remember when this country was all...Read More

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Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  OUR LIVES WERE CHANGED BY 9/11  “I have watched through a window the world that has fallen.” W. H. Auden This Tuesday’s date, 9/11, turned into the frantic dialing of 911 eleven years ago. . A surreal feeling of shock and helplessness enveloped all Americans as we watched...Read More

OUR LIVES WERE CHANGED BY 9/11  “I have watched through a window the world that has fallen.” W. H. Auden This Tuesday’s date, 9/11, turned into the frantic dialing of 911 eleven years ago. . A surreal feeling of shock and helplessness enveloped all Americans as we watched that day’s events unfold. In hindsight, we...Read More

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So I told him “Clint.  I have this great idea.  When you go on stage to endorse Romney, why not pretend you are visiting with the President and talk to an empty Chair!”Â  Ole’ Dirty Harry always takes my advice.  Read More

I begin my mornings with the daily papers and my coffee watching MSNBC’s   “Morning Joe,” one of the best current events shows on TV. If I can’t watch it, I TiVo it for later viewing.  I’ve had the pleasure of being on the set and seeing first hand how such a first rate news program...Read More

MITT ROMNEY AND JOB CREATION!  The focus for Mitt Romney last week at the Republican National Convention was supposed be his plan to create jobs and strengthen the economy. It was supposed to be all about the candidate, with the party faithful rallying around both him and his vision to put Americans back to work. ...Read More

Thursday, September 6th, 2012 Boon Rouge, Louisiana  MITT ROMNEY AND JOB CREATION!  The focus for Mitt Romney last week at the Republican National Convention was supposed be his plan to create jobs and strengthen the economy. It was supposed to be all about the candidate, with the party faithful rallying around both him and his...Read More

The Radio Weekend close at hand with jam-packed agenda on schedule.  Of course, we will re-visit the Democratic Convention just as we discussed the Republican convention on last week’s show.  And related to the coming election is the perceived issue of voter fraud.  Hans Von Spakovsky, authors of a controversial new book, “Who’s Counting,“Â  will...Read More

Have you been following the Republican National Convention  and do you plan to watch any of the upcoming gatherings of the Democrats in Charlotte?  Conventions used to be covered y all the major TV networks gavel to gavel.  But now, assuming you are paying any attention, you are offered three hours over three nights.  What...Read More

Are you up late at night?  With flooding overwhelming many parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, and some half a million homes without electricity, Jim will hosting the night shift on his flagship radio station, 1150 WJBO in Baton Rouge.  You can listen and even call in.  Let’s face it.  There will be long hours for...Read More

Thursday, August 30th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  FORTY EIGHT YEARS OF POLITICAL CONVENTIONS  Some 4000 Republican delegates and party officials are converging in Tampa this week, with Democrats heading for Charlotte next week. Network television stations are allowing only three hours of national coverage for each convention. So voters apparently are just not tuning in,...Read More

Would you like to fly?  NO, I don’t mean taking off in an airplane. I mean just floating through the air under your own power. David Copperfield seems to have it figured out. Yes, it’s an illusion, but I’ll be darned if I have any idea as to how he is able to perform like...Read More

Was there a conspiracy by the Obama Administration to order the National Weather Service to file false weather reports?  That’s apparently what Rush Limbaugh is alleging.  Rush has raised the question of whether the Obama administration had tampered with the forecasts of the Hurricane Isaac to hurt the Republicans.  Far fetched you say?  Not according...Read More

For months during the Republican presidential primary campaign, Mitt Romney has tried to focus the debate on economic issues.  He has continually argued that the campaign should be about the economy and job creation.   But try as he did during the campaign season, his cohorts, also seeking the Republican nomination, kept bringing up those...Read More

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana “IT’S THE ECONOMY,” HOLLERS MITT! ” DON’T YOU HEAR ME?” For months during the Republican presidential primary campaign, Mitt Romney has tried to focus the debate on economic issues.  He has continually argued that the campaign should be about the economy and job creation.  “Bill Clinton beat George...Read More

We will get a live report from the Republican National  Convention in Tampa this weekend on our weekly “Common Sense“ radio show.  Let’s hope Hurricane Isaac doesn’t spoil the show.  Poor Mitt Romney has had a tough enough wek, as you can read in my new column.  Go to the Flashing Red Box above to...Read More

Campbell writes this week in Slate Magazine about the conflicts of being a journalist, and also being married to a Romney top adviser.  There are some who feel she should make full disclosure of her family relationships in every article she writes.  Take a look at her response by Clicking Here.  Also, she appeared on...Read More

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A piece of chalk. Sometimes, something so simple can bring a young life into focus. Particularly when some of the world around you is not being so supportive. Take a look at this young man who takes inspiration form his piece of chalk. It’s worth the watching.Read More

I live right on the Mississippi River. It’s been part of my life as far back as I can remember. I was raised in St. Louis, and grew up watching barges pass on the way to the Gulf of Mexico. I went to law school in New Orleans, where the river is the lifeblood of...Read More

What happened to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal his efforts to obtain the Republican vice presidential nomination? He started out with great momentum, but when all is said and done, never really was in the running.  Did his actions, or inactions, cause a problem for eventual presidential nominee Mitt Romney, and why didn’t Romney give the...Read More

Thursday, August 16th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana JINDAL NEVER REALLY IN THE RUNNING FOR VICE PRESIDENT! A year ago he was an intriguing possible choice. Key Romney operatives were putting Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on their “watch list.”Â The young Bayou State’s chief executive had conservative stalwarts like Rush Limbaugh and Bill Krystol praising his strong credentials...Read More

This Sunday’s “commonsense” radio show is shaping up to be a real barnburner, with a jam-packed list of guests and topics. You sure don’t want to miss tuning in. We will start off with the authors of the new movie, Patriocracy.  This new documentary by Emmy-award winning (and former TV news producer) Brian Malone, examines...Read More

Campbell continues to be in the center of controversy over teacher tenure in New York. Here is what the New York Times wrote about her recent news articles and public appearances about protecting public school children. “Campbell Brown, the 44-year-old former CNN anchor and mother of two young sons, who from her home in Lower...Read More

We are all so busy in keeping up with our daily lives”¦.do you ever tune out, and really “get away?”Â  One of the most relaxing things I ever did was to take up scuba diving., and get certified.   It’s quite an experience to see the vivid colors that open up as you drift downward....Read More

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Sarah Palin is making a comeback, endorsing Republican candidates nationwide.  She continues to advocate states rights, and even secession, for states that have had their fill of the federal government. Maybe the lady is on to something that could interest my home state of Louisiana. We have tried this statehood thing for 200 years, but...Read More

Thursday, August 9, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana SHOULD LOUISIANA SECEDE FROM THE UNION? Sarah Palin seems to be back in vogue, and she’s barnstorming the country supporting, with a good measure of success, a number of Tea Party candidates. Her latest success is Texan Ted Cruse, who last week won the Republican U.S. Senate nomination...Read More

Sunday is just around the corner, and we here at the “Common sense” program are gearing up for another lively program.  Nationally syndicated radio show host Matt Bruce goes toe to toe with Jim over the bias in the media towards the more liberal point of view. Give us a break!  Fox News, Rush Limbaugh,...Read More

  It’s hits home and becomes “personal” when your kids get attacked, even in the media.  Daughter Campbell has been a harse critic of treachers unions in New York that are excessively tolerant of misconduct by teachers.  American Federation of Teachers head Randi Weingarten is calling a New York school union’s use of the phrase...Read More

Thursday, August 3rd, 2012 Linville, North Carolina  WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THE NEXT PRESIDENT?  If you could sit down with each of the two presidential candidates, what would you ask them?  What insights would you be looking for?  What knowledge would you expect them to have?  And just how much difference do you think they...Read More

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If you could sit down with each of the two presidential candidates, what would you ask them?  What insights would you be looking for?  What knowledge would you expect them to have?  And just how much difference do you think they could really make?  Can a president create large numbers f jobs and dramatically affect...Read More

After a lively broadcast last week from Boone, North Carolina, the “Common Sense” weekly national radio show returns to Baton Rouge and its flagship station, WJBO, 1150 am, this coming Sunday. Kicking off our program will be a prediction of who Mitt Romney will choose as his vice presidential running mate. Will it be Louisiana’s...Read More

Campbell’s husband  Dan Senor, a foreign policy advisor to Mitt Romney, explained to MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell what the Republican presidential candidate said about the Palestinians and culture:  Romney has been  quite vocal recently over the dangers being created by certain Palestinian terriorist groups.  See the verbal confrontration below.Read More

Daughter Campbell is back in he national spotlight with an Opinion Piece column in Monday’s Wall Street Journal.  As a mother, she is deeply concerned bout the safety of school age children in the New York City school system, and some of the abuses committed by teachers that seem to go unpunished.   You can read...Read More

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There’s a hot controversy going on down in Louisiana right now over who is in charge and who runs the state when current Governor Bobby Jindal crass crosses America in an effort to be chosen as the vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket.  Jindal’s staff says he is always in charge and will call...Read More

We are broadcasting live from the Blue Ridge Mountains this weekend in Linville, North Carolina.  (OK! OK!  I’m getting away for a brief family vacation, but remember.  This is the ne age of technology, and I promise you will hear me loud and clear from Linville, North Carolina.  And we have a lively and interesting...Read More

Many years ago, and about 6 belt notches ago in the waist, I used to be a fair hurdler.  I won a championship ;or two, and had the chance to run worldwide on the U.S. Track Team back in 1962.  And I know about how important it is to have a good warm up routine. ...Read More

  Friday, July 25th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  IN LOUISIANA THEY’RE ASKING — WHO’S IN CHARGE?  In an effort to end up on the Romney ticket as the vice presidential nominee, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has been out of the state almost 30% of the time in recent months, crisscrossing the nation speaking and raising...Read More

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Those Democrats are at it again-now wanting to stick a sales tax on all out of state spending.  But now, can you believe it, Republican governors are signing on in an attempt to raise billions in states all across the country.  It strikes me as nothing more than a money grab by both political parties. ...Read More

Thursday, July 19th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana NEW TAX GIMMICK ““ FROM DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS! You would think that in an election year, with anti-tax fervor at an all time high, our politicians at state and national levels would be adverse to mining every nook and cranny for more taxes.  Democrats, generally, are more willing...Read More

The weekend is just around the corner, and we have a lively “Common Sense” program all lined up for Sunday.  Are Americans continuing to lose freedoms that most of us think  we are guaranteed  by the Constitution?  Many citizens think so.  Under both Bush and Obama administrations, more and more of your freedoms seem to...Read More

Daughter Campbell can stir up a hornet’s nest when she calls a “spade and spade” in taking on both the left and the right”¦Republicans and Democrats. She did so again recently in an Op Ed article that appeared in the New York Times, and stirred up over 600 responses on the paper’s website. She was...Read More

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Is America exceptional? I think so. Is it the greatest country in the world? Well, it used to be and still can be. But is it? Here’s some food for thought. The HBO series , “The News Room,” poses some toughs questions when you compare the USA to other countries. We have some holes to...Read More

Well, we all need some magic in our lives to spark things up”¦right?  Check out magician Steve Frayne below.  He’s pretty good, even if the film is photo shopped or some of those around him are in on the trick.  I wish I could do some of these tricks.Read More

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    Thursday, July 12th, 2012 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  THE LAND OF THE FREE, MR. PRESIDENT?  In the current presidential campaign, both parties harp on number of national problems that cry out for solutions.  The economy, tax reform, healthcare, and immigration all command front-page status in the continuing political debate.  But one issue is rarely...Read More

THE LAND OF THE FREE, MR. PRESIDENT?  In the current presidential campaign, both parties harp on number of national problems that cry out for solutions.  The economy, tax reform, healthcare, and immigration all command front-page status in the continuing political debate.  But one issue is rarely discussed. In fact, it seems to be overlooked or...Read More

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If you own an iPad, you know how versatile this amazing computer is.  But I’ll bet you did not know this?  Take a look at the video below and you will be amazed at what it can do.Read More

Americans continue to become less healthy and less productive, mainly because of lifestyle.  That’s the conclusion of a new Gallup study released this week.  More than 30% of American workers are overweight and have one or more chronic health problems.  And the economic cost is staggering.  The American economy now suffers annual lost productivity costs...Read More

We just finished celebrating Independence Day, but there is little talk about the pride and the struggles of being an American by either political party in Washington.  It’s all “blame it on the other party” mentality, and you just have to wonder, how many of these Washington, out of touch, members of Congress, are really...Read More