by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 2, 2024 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
Politics has always been fraught with passion, even during the early days of our republic, as far back as 1856 in one of the lesser- known instances of ‘passionate political disagreement’, Preston Brooks, a member of the House of Representatives and a... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 25, 2024 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
In January 2010 a group of Senators proposed the creation of a fiscal commission that would send Congress a proposal to address the budget deficits and national debt with no possibility of amendments. The bill failed but President Barack Obama signed an executive... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 18, 2024 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
While the topic of the day seems to be Trump’s cabinet, I still can’t stop thinking about Trump’s victory on Election Day and why he won. The election of an American president is a very personal matter, and I truly believe elections usually boil down... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 11, 2024 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris Tuesday night with an electoral landslide, the popular vote, and a clear mandate from the American people. Meanwhile, the nonpartisan and completely objective Associated Press, where many news outlets get their information, summed... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 5, 2024 | American Life, Life Lessons, Recent Commentaries
Today is Election Day and instead of speculating about the outcome, I thought to share some thoughts about outcomes of even greater import – life and how we live it. A Winner makes commitments—A loser makes promises. When a winner makes a mistake he says, “I was... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Nov 4, 2024 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
In the summer of 1776, the American Revolutionary War was still in its early stages. British forces, led by General William Howe, had successfully landed on Long Island, New York, and confronted the Continental Army. The battle that ensued, known as the Battle of... Read More
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