That gridlock in Congress is mostly caused by Republicans is not new to most fair thinking Americans. What is sad is that the reason Republicans got away with this for so long is that the supposedly Liberal mainstream media allowed their unpatriotic obstructive behavior to be interpreted by their listeners and viewers as just a differing in opinions. Reality is that the Republicans have caused damage to this country (yes with the help of Blue Dog Democrats) that will take decades to recover from. One can only hope that Americans will not make the mistake and let frustration from emerging from this GOP created economic decline cause their election, and this the demise of improving economic policies .This time instead of just driving us into the ditch, they will drive us over a cliff. Gridlock in Congress? Blame the GOP By Julian Zelizer, CNN Contributor updated 8:55 AM EDT, Mon May 21, 2012 Editor's note: Julian Zelizer is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. He … [Read more...]

Dr. John Theis was named Innovator of the Year by Lone Star College Kingwood. He created a Public Achievement youth engagement initiative focused on the most basic concepts of citizenship, democracy and public work under the Center for Civic Engagement at LSC-K. His initiative was effected at both Splendora High School and Quest High School. Students participated in various civic activities that included Art in Schools, Animal Awareness, Bullying, TAKs Testing, Immigration Issues, School Spirit Store, Teen Center, Cancer Awareness, Clean up our Park, & Animal Awareness. Dr. Theis model citizenship supersedes what he does both at Lone Star College and in the several High Schools where he engages students to be civic minded. He spends virtually all of his Saturday mornings between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Occupy Kingwood at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Blvd. If you want a fact based discussion on what ails our economy and body politic come visit Occupy Kingwood for some fun and … [Read more...]