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A Bird's Eye View
by Raven West, J.D. (libertarian)
About The Author
RAVEN WEST is the author of two novels: Red Wine for Breakfast, a behind the scene expose of Los Angeles radio and First Class Male, a romantic mystery involving a rural postmaster from upstate New York. She also publishes under the pen names of FireBird, and Robin C. Westmiller, J.D..
Her articles have been published by the Los Angeles Times, Conejo Valley Magazine,The Californian and Healthily Living magazines as well as numerous on-line ezines. About The Column
Commentary on political, legal, and philosophical issues in the news with a libertarian, objectivist perspective from a 360 degree "Bird's Eye View" Tiger Tiger Burning Bright, Do Not Go Gently Into that Good-Night
Published: December 20, 2009
The number of golf tournaments Tiger Woods won isn't nearly as important as the number of women he's slept with. A sad commentary on today's media.
I LOVE Sarah Palin!
Published: November 17, 2009
With the release of "Going Rogue" Palin proves when the going gets tough, the tough write a book
Landscapers Win ChicagoTurf War
Published: October 30, 2009
Like the days of old, Chicago Unions are battling it out over "Turf"
Charlie Crist Help Kill My Father
Published: October 18, 2009
If Florida Governor Crist is looking to weed out government corruption, I suggest he start by looking in the mirror.
Government Heath Care - NOT
Published: October 11, 2009
When people become dollar signs, everyone loses
September 11, 2009...Eight Years and Counting
Published: September 11, 2009
How our lives have changed since September 11, 2001
Man Bites Dog...uh Finger, Immediate Front Page News!
Published: September 3, 2009
An assault is just an assault unless you're protesting Health Care Reform
Breaking News : Michael Jackson's Death Ruled A 'Homicide'
Published: September 3, 2009
The news media just can't seem to get enough of Jackson, even after death.
I'm Leaving On A Jet Plane - Maybe
Published: August 23, 2009
Why the proposed Passenger's Bill of Rights is so wrong.
The Heath Care Debate is Making Me Sick
Published: August 23, 2009
We'd be a great deal healthier if the news didn't make us sick
The Health Care Scare
Published: August 20, 2009
If the Republicans don't have the votes to kill Health Care reform, maybe they can scare up a few more
The "Fish Cheer" 40 years later
Published: August 19, 2009
It's the same ole song, with a few modifications
Let's Kill Grandma - Well All Right!
Published: August 14, 2009
Death Panels will decide who lives or who dies, so what's wrong with that?
The Perception of Recession
Published: August 9, 2009
Are Happy Days really here again?
Memories of Woodstock - 40 Years later
Published: August 6, 2009
For one very wet weekend in August, 1969 we came in peace for all mankind
Westlake Village puts another nail in the coffin of the suffering
Published: July 31, 2009
In spite of the California voters approval to allow marijuana to be sold for medical purposes, sufferers of debilitating diseases will have to find someplace other than Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks or Agoura Hills to purchase relief.
Affirmative Action is Wrong In A Free Society
Published: July 30, 2009
Customers, not government, should dictate hiring practices.
Sotomayor - Ricci Decision Was Legally Sound
Published: July 12, 2009
Judge Sotomayor followed the legal yellow brick road all the way to the Supreme Court
Ron Paul's Oscar Winning Performance
Published: July 10, 2009
The unintentional star of "Bruno" reveals his true bias against gays
Michael Jackson - Taking the "Human" Out of Humanitarian
Published: July 8, 2009
Congress should honor the 40th anniversary of those individuals who have ACTUALLY walked on the moon, not just moon-walked across a stage.
Sara Palin - Exit Stage Left
Published: July 4, 2009
Sarah Palin advances in a different direction...down and out
The Affairs of State vs The Affairs of the Heart
Published: July 1, 2009
Why Governor Sanford should not resign from office
Sotomayor - Activist or Human Being?
Published: June 1, 2009
What exactly is an "activist" judge?
Happily NEVER after?
Published: June 1, 2009
Marriage is an institution, but who wants to be in an institution?
How to Resuscitate the Republican Party
Published: May 12, 2009
It"s time to inject Botox into the sagging face of the GOP
Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, Coming Soon to a Theater Near You
Published: May 5, 2009
If the American audience has become so desensitized to fictional torture, how can we expect Americans to protest the real deal?
Help Wanted: Supreme Court Justice posted on Careerbuilders.com.
Published: May 3, 2009
Wanted: Black Latino Jewish Lesbian with Moderate, Conservative Liberal experience. Some knowledge of the Constitution would be nice, too.
What If They Threw a Party and No One Came?
Published: May 1, 2009
Is it time to end the partisan Party system and just elect those we feel will do the best job?
Want to Know How to Torture? Just Ask My Mother
Published: April 29, 2009
If you want to extract information from a prisoner, forget waterboarding. The real expert on effective torture is a mother.
Are We Really Ready for Liberty?
Published: April 22, 2009
Is the American public ready to accept the consequences of freedom and liberty, or do they just want to make a lot of noise?
Tea Bags and Temper Tantrums
Published: April 15, 2009
Taxation without Representation is not the same as Taxation with duly elected representation.
Sometimes a Monkey is Just a Monkey
Published: February 25, 2009
Isn't it about time we draw clearer lines on what is and what is not racism?
One MAN's loss is not the End
Published: January 9, 2008
The HOPE for America did not die in New Hampshire. It's only just begun.
Ron Paul, A True Cinderella Story
Published: January 6, 2008
Not being invited to the ball is more important than the ball itself.
The Devil You Know
Published: January 5, 2008
Is America really ready for a change?
Ron Paul's "Family Values"
Published: December 23, 2007
Ron Paul Hope For America
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