I'm a student from the frozen American north of Minnesota. I'm opinionated - no, I'm frickin' opinionated! It comes from thinking too much, which is a good hobby to take up when you're frozen like an ice cube and can't move. My interests include sports and current events and I might want to become the next President... of my book club.

If anyones got a lie detector handy, this would be a good time to bust it out.  All set?  Now lets try a little experiment   Psst calling all White House wannabes.  Did someone mention a draft?   "We're NOT going to have a draft, PERIOD." George W. Bush, St. Louis   "I will tell you this... continue reading

Earlier, I wrote about the protests at the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts.  This article will be Part II, regarding the Republican National Convention in New York City, or more accurately, the massive response from New Yorkers and activists coming from across the nation.  By analogy,... continue reading

Questions of global importance linger at the 28th Olympiad in Athens, Greece.  Does the near-constant eyesore of empty seats hint at simple poor marketing or a blatant lack of appreciation for sport?  Will the spirit of teamwork and cooperation reign or will politics and the threat of a terrorist attack surf... continue reading

In the city Americans proudly hold up as the birthplace of true freedom, the First Amendment took a week off during the Democratic National Convention.  When tens of thousands convene in New York soon at anti-government rallies, will their right to dissent be trapped underneath a policeman's baton or hel... continue reading