hot button issues

Reflections on the 2012 election

Many people automatically think that because I’ve run for office (so many times) I’m some sort of political wonk/junkie/analyst. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, I abhor people who believe that the metrics of elections are important, to me, they are a part of the problem. A big part of the problem. Read More

The Esrati position on the “war on women”

At tonight’s Democratic party candidates’ night all six candidates were allowed to speak for 5 minutes, answer two more questions in the next five minutes and finally given 2 minutes to recap. I’ve got it all on video and will post asap. Ryan Steele got asked what he would do about “the war on women”- Read More

Hot button question- answered for Gene: Gun Control

I am a firm believer in the Second Amendment, all of it. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. However, I place the emphasis on the first part- “a well regulated Militia”- which means that Read More