Author Archives: bobtheump

In reading the posts today at one of the quote and quip political sites there was a Bill Maher comment about the Arnold scandal.  He snarks that we in America are overly interested in sex scandals in the political world … Continue reading →

I think we are missing the point when it comes to enhanced interrogation techniques. The controversy centers on whether the technique used is definable as torture? And, if it is defined as torture then doesn’t it reasonably follow that the … Continue reading →

The House of Representatives voted recently, in what will be an entirely symbolic gesture, to make illegal any taxpayer funding of abortions.  The Republicans in control of the House cite all manner of statistics but their argument falls entirely on … Continue reading →

If you knew me at all you would know I celebrate the victory of justice over one of the worlds most heinous war criminals.  Bin Laden was a legitimate target in the war of defense against radical Islamic terrorists.  And, … Continue reading →

I am absolutely maddened by the failure of so many to understand the impact of the Barry Bonds steroid use.  I have heard, even on otherwise well-informed sports talk shows, the comment that taking steroids did not make it possible … Continue reading →

I have a woman friend whom I love dearly.  Her husband is one of my best friends and she is as supportive of my family as any one could be.  That as preamble to the fact that I have a … Continue reading →

I am an umpire.  It is not what defines me but like a lot of us it is how I think of myself.  I own a small, small business but I don’t identify myself in my own mind as a … Continue reading →