Category Archives: Calvin Sense
Calvin Sense: Obama Immigration Policy a Loser
What were President Obama’s real reasons for his executive action on illegal immigration? There are two reasons most people have for doing something,– especially politicians. The real reason and the reason that sounds good to society. All those bleeding heart … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
33 Comments
Calvin Sense: Check Out 2004 Movie ‘Crash’ While Awaiting Ferguson Verdict
Like everyone else, I’m waiting to hear the grand jury decision concerning the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri… After the decision is announced I’ll post the real results of what the decision means. Hopefully the decision will be reached … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
Tagged Calvin Sense, Crash movie, Ferguson, Michael Brown, Missouri
34 Comments
Calvin Sense: Keep An Eye on These Up-And-Coming Republican Stars
A bit of good, light news for the weekend… Three rising stars of the Republican party, two in Congress and one sitting governor. Mia Love of Utah became the first black Republican woman elected to Congress. While in itself this is an impressive … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: What Really Went Down in Yesterday’s Elections
The midterm elections were not about race, gender battles or Republicans versus Democrats… It was about the core beliefs of the majority of Americans in this country. Americans are highly competitive and winners. And they will not put up with … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
36 Comments
Calvin Sense: Checking Out Author, Neurosurgeon, Presidential Hopeful Dr. Ben Carson
Run Ben Run… On October 14, 2014 Dr. Ben Carson spoke at a Women’s Clinic of Kansas City fundraiser and the Overland Park Convention Center was filled with interested voters. The hors d’oeurvres were delicious, the evening exciting and informative. If you’ve not yet … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: The Naiveté of Ebola & Our Military
Concerning the Ebola crisis… I use the word crisis because if President Obama is canceling appearances at fundraising events to meet about a problem it must be a CRISIS! Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Chief Thomas Frieden danced like a politician avoiding … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: Will Obama’s Legacy Hurt Future Minority Presidential Candidates?
President Obama’s in an unwinnable position… He’s boxed himself into a corner from which he cannot escape. Because if he sends ground troops to fight ISIS his legacy will be destroyed and the Democratic Party will not win in the upcoming elections. Yet to … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: ‘No Name Royals’ Need Nickname & Isis Mission Creep
When the ’72 Miami Dolphins went undefeated one key to the team’s success was its “No Name Defense.” That’s because Miami’s offense had so many notable stars that got all the publicity, whereas its defense got little media attention and didn’t have any big name, … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
Tagged 1972 Miami Dolphins, Alex Gordon, Calvin Sense, Greg Holland, Kansas City Royals, Salvador Perez
6 Comments
Hearne: Tiananmen Square Revisted, Tunnel Vision & Ebola
As Motown great Marvin Gaye sang in, “What’s Going On?” – I’m commenting about current events using common sense or Calvin Sense, if you will… For example, will the situation in Hong Kong become today’s Tiananmen Square? Perhaps not, because the Chinese have developed new strategies for dealing with dissonance; now … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense, Hearne_Christopher
Tagged Calvin Sense, Ebola, Hong KOng, Marvin Gaye
5 Comments
Calvin Sense: Making Friends in Middle East Makes Sense
President Obama has hit a home run and I was right all along! By starting the USA military campaign against ISIS alongside Middle Eastern allies, Obama has brought together nations with the same concept of philosophies concerning world domination that … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
11 Comments
Calvin Sense: Can Allies Insure a Stable Middle East?
What’s the real value of getting Middle Eastern countries to help to fight Isis? That’s the obvious question now that Secretary of State John Kerry says the USA has 40 nations that have agreed to contribute to the fight against ISIS. And while Saudi … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
Tagged Calvin Sense, Eleanor Mondale, Isis, John Kerry, President obama
9 Comments
Calvin Sense: Men’s Rights Shocker; Women Shouldn’t Hit Men Either
This just in… Say what you will about Ray Rice, but women do not have the right to hit men… Ray Rice was wrong and I am not addressing what he did. What I am concerned about is the vilification … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: President Obama Decides to Use Some ‘Calvin Sense”
Does everybody realize President Obama must be reading KC Confidential? I bet even Hearne didn’t realized how many powerful people visit this site. Below are excerpts from some of my previous postings which the President in his speech about ISIS said he … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: Fundamental Politics & Ferguson, Mo.
Class is in session… The President has delayed issuing executive orders concerning the immigration issue, stating he needs more time to figure out what to do. Obviously the real reason is President Obama doesn’t want the Democrats to suffer in the … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense, Uncategorized
Tagged Calvin Sense, Ferguson, Immigration, Missouri, President obama
13 Comments
Calvin Sense: Stop the Insanity
Hard choices remain in the Middle East as to who Americans should ally themselves with in the fight against ISIS… Sometimes in life there are no good choices, consequently, a practical choice based on the situation in the current time … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense, Uncategorized
Tagged Calvin Sense, Isis, Jmes Foley, Steven Sotloff, Thomas Jefferson
3 Comments
Calvin Sense: “Let’s Bomb Everything & Let God Sort it Out”
General Curtis LeMay had the right idea during the Vietnam War… And in my opinion, LeMay’s thoughts on bombing enemies are applicable today where ISIS is concerned. There’s just no justification by anybody with any Common Sense for not bombing ISIS, a group … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: Contrary to Popular Opinion California Gov. Jerry Brown Cares Not for Working Americans
Unbelievable! California Governor Jerry Brown said Thursday that illegal aliens are welcome in California and he’s going to extend state benefits, financial aid, and facilitate getting drivers licenses to help them. California is already a sanctuary state and Brown is taking this concept … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense, Uncategorized
14 Comments
Calvin Sense: When Will the Funerals for Looted Businesses be Held?
Why don’t people seem to care about the businesses in Ferguson that were looted? Where is the presidential task force to provide capital to help the small businesses that were vandalized and looted reopen? Where are the comments from the … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
12 Comments
Calvin Sense: Police Bias Exists, Even in Kansas City
A few bad eggs in the police force can make things escalate in a bad way… That a handful of police have demonstrated bias in policing is not imaginary. Most minorities know that even if a police officer follows the … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
Tagged Calvin Sense, Eric Holder, Ferguson, Harry Truman, Marc Catron, Michael Brown, Missouri
20 Comments
Calvin Sense: Where Were the Cries to Stop the Looting in Ferguson?
As seen in the photos of Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton in Ferguson, they can have the effect of making people very enthusiastic, dedicated and willing to make sacrifices in the fight against racism… However a gift like that is a double … Continue reading
Posted in Calvin Sense
Tagged al sharpton, Ferguson, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, Missouri
15 Comments
