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Op-Ed: The Republican Dilemma by Fletcher Hall
The old saying, “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” may well apply to the number of candidates and potential candidates for the Republican nomination for President in 2016. The only announced candidate...
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Hillary’s in…again by Fletcher Hall
Hillary Rodham Clinton has announced that she is again officially running for President. Her announcement was long anticipated. Her path has not been, nor will it be, a smooth one. She definitely...
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Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Cities by Fletcher Hall
In Baltimore, a tale of two cities did not begin on April 18. It began decades ago with the loss of manufacturing jobs, the diminution of a quality education system, the continued rise in the crime...
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Op-Ed: O’Malley’s March, Again by Fletcher Hall
Martin O’ Malley is on the march again, this time seeking the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States. O’Malley served two terms as mayor of Baltimore and two terms as governor of...
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It Happened in Charleston by Fletcher Hall
The killing of nine human beings in a Charleston, S.C. church was a tragedy. Now, a debate has begun, especially on cable television, about what description to use to characterize the horrible...
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Op-Ed: O’Malley’s Money By Fletcher R. Hall
As a Democratic candidate for the office of president of the United States, former Maryland Governor and Baltimore City Mayor Martin O’Malley offers an interesting insight into the issue of finances...
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Trump…Really? By Fletcher R. Hall
Donald Trump may not be the best candidate for President of the United States, but he may win the Republican nomination. Unfortunately, Washington is currently a total failure and there is significant...
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Respect for Life By Fletcher Hall
As the Baltimore homicide rate climbs to a record number, a term that has not been frequently heard is “respect for life.” Regardless of class, color, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, a central...
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O’Malley’s Art of the Deal By Fletcher Hall
Generally the term “art of the deal” is associated with Donald Trump and the bestselling book he authored; however, this phrase can now be associated with former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley....
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Op-Ed: Not My Republican Party by Fletcher Hall
The Republican Party was founded in 1854. Both of my grandfathers, who were alive in the 1850’s, became members of that newly founded American political party. Both were against slavery. Really, a bit...
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Op-Ed: Terrorism on Our Shores By Fletcher Hall
Terrorism has once again reared its terrible head on American soil. On 9/11, mass murder perpetrated by radical Islamic terrorists took the lives of nearly three thousand people in New York, and others...
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Op-Ed: A Political Year by Fletcher Hall
The New Year will see the fact that a national election year will even more bring politics to the fore front. It appears one party will have an inauguration and the other, a brawl. In past national...
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Op-Ed: A Tough Business By Fletcher Hall
Finley Peter Dunne, an American humorist and writer, originated the aphorism, “Politics ain’t beanbag.” Recent events in the 2016 presidential primaries are, once again, proving this adage. Politics in...
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Op-Ed: Governor Hogan Does Well By Fletcher Hall
The success of Governor Hogan and his acceptability by the voters of Maryland has been somewhat amazing. Actually elected as an “accidental” governor, due to low Democratic voter turnout and a...
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Op-Ed: Politics Turned Upside Down by Fletcher Hall
Perhaps more than any time in the history of the United States, politics appears to be turned upside down this year. I have considered myself a “traditional” Republican for over 50 years, as was my...
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Op-Ed: A Disparate Election by Fletcher Hall
Hillary Clinton in her victory speech said, “This is a historic moment.” She was only partially correct. This is a historic election. Not only because there is a woman candidate for president. And the...
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Op-Ed: The Perfect Storm of Current Affairs By Fletcher Hall
America is at a crossroads. Will the rule of law and the exercise of authority remain tenets of American democracy? Our system is being challenged and tested. The current divides in the United States...
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Op-Ed: To Vote or Not to Vote by Fletcher Hall
To vote or not to vote will be on the minds of many Americans this November. The nominees of both major political parties are a bit shocking and not what has been the “normal” for decades. For someone...
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Hillary Lost by Fletcher Hall
Hillary Clinton lost the Nov. presidential election. She may have garnered 2.6 million popular votes more than Trump. However, she lost in the electoral college. That will not change. It is a fact. End...
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Op-Ed: Bye, Bye, Bill By Fletcher Hall
Bill O’Reilly is out of the building, So is Roger Ailes and Bill Shine. All Fox News’ executives. The primary reasons given for the exits are sexual harassment scandals; however, the reasons are more...
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