h3>Walter Brasch: A Patch of Pumpkin Heads

In a few days, millions of children will put on costumes, go door to door, and shout “trick or treat.” By Nov. 1, it’ll be over. More >>

A Patch of Pumpkin Heads

Saturday, 29 October 2011, 3:03 pm | Walter Brasch

A Patch of Pumpkin Heads by Walter and Rosemary Brasch In a few days, millions of children will put on costumes, go door to door, and shout “trick or treat.” By Nov. 1, it’ll be over. But, it won’t be over for Americans who will face presidential ... More >>

Iraq: Just Another War Without an End

Thursday, 27 October 2011, 1:01 pm | Walter Brasch

We know the names of every one of the 4,479 Americans who were killed and the 32,200 who were wounded, both civilian and military, between March 20, 2003 and Oct. 21, 2011, the day President Barack Obama, fulfilling a campaign promise, declared the ... More >>

Drinks Are on the House (and Senate)

Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 2:41 pm | Walter Brasch

“Got any idea how to make a frozen daiquiri?” Saturday. 6 a.m. A question no one else would have asked at that hour. I knew it had to be Marshbaum, my faux-friend foil. “Too early to be drinking,” I mumbled, then hung up. The phone rang again. More >>

OCCUPY WALL STREET: Separating Fact from Media

Saturday, 15 October 2011, 1:39 pm | Walter Brasch

WANDERINGS, with Walter Brasch OCCUPY WALL STREET: Separating Fact from Media By Walter Brasch Newspaper columnist Ann Coulter, spreading the lies of the extreme right wing, called the Occupy Wall Street protestors, “tattooed, body-pierced, ... More >>

Booze, Schmooze, but Not Any News: The “Today” Show 4th Hour

Monday, 10 October 2011, 2:59 pm | Walter Brasch

The most important media story this past week is that the Kardashians were guest co-hosts on the fourth hour of NBC’s “Today” show. One Kardashian sister per day, plus mother Kris and stepdad Bruce Jenner. More >>

Banning the First Amendment

Monday, 3 October 2011, 11:02 am | Walter Brasch

Parents demanded it be banned. School superintendents placed it in restricted sections of their libraries. It is the most challenged book four of the past five years, according to the American Library Association (ALA). “It” is a 32-page illustrated children’s ... More >>

Editor Sues Philadelphia Police for Constitutional Violation

Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 1:32 pm | Walter Brasch

A former managing editor for the online newspaper, OpEdNews, has sued the city of Philadelphia and eight of its police officers for violating her Constitutional rights. More >>

The Mugging of SpongeBob SquarePants

Monday, 19 September 2011, 1:12 pm | Walter Brasch

SpongeBob SquarePants may be hazardous to your mental development—if you're a four-year-old. At least that's what two psychologists at the University of Virginia claim, based upon a study they conducted that may have as many holes as the average sponge who ... More >>

Crocodile Tears on a Cash Register Patriotism

Friday, 9 September 2011, 11:51 am | Walter Brasch

The news release spoke boldly: “In view of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, this is the time for Corporate America and all government agencies to enhance the safety and security of the nation’s high profile buildings.” ... More >>

Corporate America Sends a Labor Day Message

Monday, 5 September 2011, 11:24 am | Walter Brasch

For most Americans, the only significance of Labor Day is that it concludes a three day weekend. For Kirk Artley, it means he has about six weeks left of employment. More >>

‘Step Right up!’ Snake Oil for Sale

Monday, 22 August 2011, 9:54 am | Walter Brasch

The Tea Party, mutant spawn of the Republicans, held their spineless parents and the nation hostage during the debt ceiling crisis, and is now demanding an even greater ransom. Flushed with what they mistakenly believe is success, they have launched ... More >>

A Punishing Educational Curriculum

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 10:36 am | Walter Brasch

With the nation’s unemployment rate hovering about 10 percent, recent high school graduates are escaping reality by going to college, and college grads are avoiding reality by entering grad school. The result is that it now takes an M.A. to become ... More >>

A Punishing Educational Curriculum

Friday, 12 August 2011, 6:12 pm | Walter Brasch

With the nation’s unemployment rate hovering about 10 percent, recent high school graduates are escaping reality by going to college, and college grads are avoiding reality by entering grad school. The result is that it now takes an M.A. to become ... More >>

The Debt Ceiling Crisis: Let’s Get Personal

Monday, 8 August 2011, 3:47 pm | Walter Brasch

You have a credit card with a $25,000 limit. Because you have a good job, you only have $6,000 on the card, and routinely pay the monthly statement and a little extra on the principal. But then you decide you need a 52-inch high-def LCD TV screen to ... More >>

The Debt Ceiling Crisis: Let’s Get Personal

Sunday, 7 August 2011, 2:37 pm | Walter Brasch

You have a credit card with a $25,000 limit. Because you have a good job, you only have $6,000 on the card, and routinely pay the monthly statement and a little extra on the principal. But then you decide you need a 52-inch high-def LCD TV screen to ... More >>

‘Pssst. Hotdogs Ten Bucks Each’

Sunday, 31 July 2011, 8:24 pm | Walter Brasch

With Michele Obama (who chose to attack obesity rather than poverty, worker exploitation, or even hunger and malnutrition), supported by publicity-hungry legislators, hotdogs were the latest feel-good food to come under assault. A medical association whose ... More >>

‘10 Commandments Judge’ Running for President

Monday, 25 July 2011, 4:47 pm | Walter Brasch

The chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who was removed from office for defying the Constitution and a federal court order is one of 14 major candidates running for the Republican nomination for the presidency. More >>

Our Hope for Change is Still Not Fulfilled

Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 3:00 pm | Walter Brasch

After significant compromise with the recalcitrant Republicans who want to continue to give the wealthy tax advantages while cutting significant social programs, President Obama has finally taken a stand on debt ceiling negotiations. However, in labor, ... More >>

Our Hope for Change is Still Not Fulfilled

Monday, 18 July 2011, 10:35 am | Walter Brasch

After significant compromise with the recalcitrant Republicans who want to continue to give the wealthy tax advantages while cutting significant social programs, President Obama has finally taken a stand on debt ceiling negotiations. However, in labor, ... More >>