A U.S. Marine veteran of the Viet Nam war, former Navy Secretary in the Reagan administration and former U.S. Senator from Virginia will compete for the democratic nomination for President. Webb is the fifth democrat to announce his intentions and is 69 years of age. He served one full term in the U. S. Senate and did not seek reelection.
Webb brings knowledge, experience and creditability to the campaign and is well aware of military, economic and political matters. His book, "A Time To Fight" should be a must read. This writer's commentary titled, Innovation: Lost In America dated 7/23/08 quoted some passages from the book. Webb opposed the invasion and occupation of Iraq over WMD that did not exist. His Marine son served in the Iraq war.
Webb will be a candidate who will spell out what policies he will follow if elected President and the people will understand his positions. His military experience will be first hand and that would give him wisdom in making decisions that are needed in the dangerous world we live in. He would also understand what really constituted a real threat to our national security.
The five democrats who have announced so far will give a good account of themselves and I believe
Webb will be a surprise to a lot of people. This writer said some time ago I would like to see at least three democratic candidates in the race. There could be more, but as of now five will bring out the best for the people.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Friday, July 3, 2015
June's Job Numbers And The Unemployment Rate
The U.S. Labor Department announced that the economy created 223,000 jobs in June, the 64th straight month of positive job growth. The unemployment rate fell to 5.3%, the lowest in seven years. Those positive numbers are a reminder that the policies of democratic administrations work for the country and its people.
The conservative ideology of trickle down economics do not work nor the republican lies that the ACA is a job killer. And so far the republican controlled congress shows no interest in working with the President to make the economy even stronger. They have yet to deal with that 8 year disaster in the economy during the Presidential administration of George W. Bush.
There has never been any doubt in this writers mind or commentaries that the democratic administration of Barack Obama would turn the economy and job creation around for the better and that reducing the federal deficit would happen. The facts are there for all to see if looked at with open eyes.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The conservative ideology of trickle down economics do not work nor the republican lies that the ACA is a job killer. And so far the republican controlled congress shows no interest in working with the President to make the economy even stronger. They have yet to deal with that 8 year disaster in the economy during the Presidential administration of George W. Bush.
There has never been any doubt in this writers mind or commentaries that the democratic administration of Barack Obama would turn the economy and job creation around for the better and that reducing the federal deficit would happen. The facts are there for all to see if looked at with open eyes.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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