Partisan politics keeps Palin in line for the presidency
You know what's giving this presidential campaign a bad name?Partisan politics. It really is.And for some reason too many people in this society aren't offended [...]
McCain muddles along, but Obama knows the way
Two troubling signs of our ethically challenging times: With the U.S. economy sliding into an abyss, our Congressional representatives seem more concerned about their re-election [...]
An Obama Presidency would be good for America’s heart and soul
A close friend tells me repeatedly not to worry, not to doubt for a moment that Barack Obama, not John McCain, will give this great [...]
Black Pioneer’s entry to Tennis Hall of Fame is doubtful
For the second time in three years the name of the late Dr. R. Walter (Whirlwind) Johnson is on the ballot for induction into the [...]
Williams sisters in sync, still on course for U.S. Open quarterfinal showdown
Whether it was Serena Williams in a U.S. Open match in the afternoon or Venus Williams at night, the sisters’ U.S. Open early round matches [...]
DOUG SMITH HANDICAPS U.S. OPEN
It’s that time of year again. Big names playing under bright lights way off Broadway – in a place called Flushing Meadows. For two weeks [...]
Bush in denial, Obama offers a different strategy
Anyone seeking a better appreciation of the mindsets of President Bush, the man who led the nation into the Iraq quagmire, and Democratic presidential nominee [...]
Two Wondrous Wimbledon finals fuel wider tennis interest
Tennis fans – no, make that sports fans - throughout the world were treated to two remarkable Wimbledon finals over the fourth of July weekend.Sustained [...]
This and That about Obama’s Presidential Candidacy
On the possibility of Barack Obama becoming the first African American president of these United States, I have a little bit of This and a [...]