From Southwest Ledger I read something online the other day that said, “not to brag but I have won as many primary votes as Kamala Harris.” At first it made me chuckle, but then it made me think. My first thought was “how many times has a candidate run for president without winning a single … Continue reading Scrutinizing Primaries: Political History is Cyclical, Evolutionary
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Absolute v. Qualified Immunity: Examining Executive Vesting, Separation of Powers Clauses
From Southwest Ledger Starting with the Jefferson administration, the courts have recognized two types of immunity: absolute and qualified. Absolute is just how it sounds, absolute redress regardless of motive or action. Qualified is also how it sounds, it’s a limited protection. For this, the person accused must demonstrate they acted with the belief their … Continue reading Absolute v. Qualified Immunity: Examining Executive Vesting, Separation of Powers Clauses
Do Televised Presidential Debates Sway Voters? Short answer: Probably.
From the Southwest Ledger Historically speaking, presidential debates are relatively new. The first one presidential debate was held between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960. Before then, debates were seen as beneath presidential candidates. There were plenty of debates for other positions. The 1858 Lincoln-Douglass Debates for the Illinois Senate seat are probably … Continue reading Do Televised Presidential Debates Sway Voters? Short answer: Probably.
Lady Justice is Blind. Why isn’t the Court?
From Southwest Ledger Tragedy erupted on Oct. 1, 2017, at a country music festival in Las Vegas when a lone shooter killed 60 attendees from a 32ndstory hotel window. Mainly using AR-15 style weapons with the help of a bump stock, the shooter carried out the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in history.Following … Continue reading Lady Justice is Blind. Why isn’t the Court?
Challenge Examined in Sooner State’s Congressional Primary
From Southwest Ledger Next week Oklahomans will take to the polls to choose their party’s candidates for several positions including the U.S. House of Representatives. The presumptive winners will most likely come from the Republican Party, so they have garnered most of the attention.As per the U.S. Constitution, members of the House serve two-year terms, … Continue reading Challenge Examined in Sooner State’s Congressional Primary
Reviewing “For the Love of Country:Leave the Democratic Party Behind”
From Southwest Ledger Stop me if you have heard this before. The Democratic Party is threatening our freedom and democracy. Its leaders care more about power than safety. By trying to remove Donald Trump from the election ballot they are killing the democratic process. They are using the criminal justice system as a tool against … Continue reading Reviewing “For the Love of Country:Leave the Democratic Party Behind”
General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum presents valuable military information, leadership courses
“Our nation’s changed,” General Tommy Franks said while speaking at the United States Central Command Change of Command Ceremony on July 7, 2003. “We’ve been blessed with leadership that evidences character and moral courage; depth of resolve seldom seen. We see in our country today the evidence of a core value that, in my view, … Continue reading General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum presents valuable military information, leadership courses
Evolving Graduation Ceremonies and Historic Commencement Speeches
From Southwest Ledger This weekend, I like thousands of others gathered for college graduations. This is a time of great joy. For myself I watched my oldest son walk across the stage at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma where I have taught for the past 13 years. Best graduation I have attended. … Continue reading Evolving Graduation Ceremonies and Historic Commencement Speeches
Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
In a recent CNN interview, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski hinted that he she is considering leaving the Republican Party. Murkowski has been a long-time opponent of former President Donald Trump and is struggling with the idea of Trump leading her party. Murkowski is not the first to leave the party over a personality, and historically … Continue reading Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
STATE OF THE UNION THEATRICS
From Southwest Ledger Presidential guestlist now pushespolitical agenda above heroism By James Finck, Ph.D.On March 7, 2024, President Joe Biden gave his third official State of the Union Address to Congress where he used his time to criticize his predecessor, talk about border security and tout his economic successes.As has become tradition, Biden invited several … Continue reading STATE OF THE UNION THEATRICS
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