With the death of Margaret Thatcher, we mark the passing of an era. I leave off titles old and new, none had greater honor than her unadorned name. I was inspired by her brilliant dawn, am saddened by her glorious and inevitable sunset, and treasure the sparks left behind….…[Read more]

Hagel Battle Heats Up: 5 votes, 6 targets

Everyone is covering the Hagel battle but most of the articles do not identify the key votes, CBS apparently did not get the hush hush memo, and did the leg work for us, even if their prognostications remain more hopeful than likely:

“It’s very likely Hagel will have the five GOP votes needed to…[Read more]

Quick break from photography duties for a photo op on first in the Country WWII Honor Bus trip, six trips so far open to Korean Vets now, great way to connect generations and say thanks. IMG_3463

Interviewing WWII Veteran at Water baptism for article in local paper 120812OutdoorWaterBaptismIMG00-L

After 27 years she is still the love of my life. Fundamentally different personalities, sharing very similar core values and political views. 302642_451002581605841_504332175_n

Special Tour of the White House, at the Rope line for the departure (closer than the press), why wouldn’t you Honeymoon in Washington? We did the Smithsonian and the FBI Museum as well. Ron n Nancy

You can complain about the press or you can get a press pass and do what you can to get out the Truth. Besides, it is fun to watch the liberal press grouse when my political credentials secure better access or when I warm up a crowd before the candidates arrive, then put on my press pass and go back to work. awb (853)

Where else would you take your bride on your Honeymoon? (We had a delayed trip to Europe later, but there was a reason for going…. awb (730)

Back in the Day I was a “Regula Guy” Before that I handed out bumper stickers at the County Fair for “Frank T. Bow the Man You Know.” Mom became school Board President to clean house and get a desperately needed school built, running against the establishment each time she ran. Still have a small scar from running up to place a sign and not…[Read more]

Cold dead hand….. http://awbgopcorevalues.blogspot.com/2013/01/ar-15-lies-myths-and-distortions.html awb (1180)

I had the honor of working for Judge Kelly for four and a half years. With Judge McEwen, Judge Cavanaugh and Judge Montemuro and others they moved a court which had tilted left in favor of defendants and criminals why ensuring a fair trial and proportionate sentencing. The kind of balanced non-activist judge we so desperately in courts at every…[Read more]

When politics was personal, and when you got a call it was to ask if you needed a ride to the polls. Most people White, Black, Hispanic, Asian and every other subgroup of Americans want the same things, safe streets, good schools, employment and business opportunity, and the least government possible to ensure reasonable stewardship and…[Read more]

Politics was in the blood, Andrew J. Gleason was the last of the old school leaders for whom community came first and fiscal conservatism and avoidance of divisive social issues was a matter of pragmatism, despite devout Catholic beliefs. Politics was a personal thing, where knowing the art of the possible, meant never requesting or expecting…[Read more]

Supporting our troops is a family affair even in foul weather DSCF0002

When Union Reps Voted Republican awb (1003)

Waiting for Reagan’s plane Friends (39)

Campaign stop for Reagan with Diane before we were married Waiting0