Tag Archives: Calvin Sense
Calvin Sense: Down with Political Correctness, Let America Laugh
Senator Harry Reid is in trouble… Reid apologized for two jokes he made about Asians while speaking to a group of Asians. The jokes were: “I don’t think you’re smarter than anybody else, but you’ve convinced a lot of us you are” and “One problem … Continue reading
Calvin Sense: Michael Brown Was No Hero; Gangsta’s Gotta Go
The disturbances in Ferguson are another example of how gangsters and ignoramuses can ruin a peaceful demonstration… All of the evidence is in and obviously Michael Brown found what he was looking for that day, trouble. However, he never guessed the … Continue reading
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
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: 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: ‘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
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
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
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
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
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: 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