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Samuel McLure

A Disquisition on Greed in Politics, Part 3: Solutions to Greed in Alabama Politics

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report “The greedy misuse the world by striving to acquire it; the monastics, by struggling to renounce it.” Carter Lindberg The overall goal of restraining greed in politics should be aimed at making the political process more responsive to the “common community of voters” and less responsive to “business-conglomerate greed … Continued

Samuel McLure

June 29, 2017

Opinion

A Disquisition on greed in politics, Part 2: Examples of greed in Alabama politics

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter Politics is No Place for the Invisible Hand of Capitalism In the early 20th century, G.K. Chesterton responded to a newspaper inquiry which asked readers to send in answers to a pressing question: “What is wrong with the world?” Chesterton’s write-in response was, “Dear Sir: Regarding your article ‘What’s … Continued

Samuel McLure

June 13, 2017

Opinion

A Disquisition on Greed in Politics, Part 1: Diagnosing Greed in Politics

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “One who is greedy stirs up strife . . .” Solomon “The World is One Big Whorehouse” Greed in politics. Everyone knows it’s there. A reporter’s favorite hobby is exposing a politician’s hypocritical greed. Yet, tracing the ways of greed in politics is like tracking a snake … Continued

Samuel McLure

May 24, 2017

Opinion

A disquisition on greed in politics, an introduction with Mr. Blue Suit

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “I have no doubt from what I daily see that our whole system is rapidly becoming a mere money-making concern to those who have the control of it.” US Senator Calhoun, (Circa 1848) The Big 4 meet Mr. Blue Suit The State of YullaMama is located in the southern … Continued

Samuel McLure

May 23, 2017

Opinion

Five Ideals Every Republican Should Love About the Alabama Democratic Party

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated; an event which overshadowed the death of a much more remarkable man, C.S. Lewis. But, such is the way of historicism; we often attempt to grasp at meaning in the past through dates and deaths and wars and events. In … Continued

Samuel McLure

May 10, 2017

Opinion

The Book and It’s Cover: Judging Justice Tom Parker

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” – Solomon Justice Tom Parker has served on the Alabama Supreme Court since 2004. The “cover” of his life can be found on the Supreme Court’s biography page, and includes … Continued

Samuel McLure

May 3, 2017

Opinion

Alabama’s political candidates and their capacity to care for orphans

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “Oh I say the measure of a man Is not how tall you stand.” 4 Him, The Measure of a Man, 1995 Alabama has exciting days ahead of it. Our next US Senator will likely be decided August 15, 2017. Almost every other statewide elected official and every member … Continued

Samuel McLure

April 25, 2017

Opinion

SPLC, HRC, and HB 440: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter Every good story has character development and plot. So, let’s start with character development. First, Human Rights Campaign: HRC’s stated mission “envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every … Continued

Samuel McLure

April 24, 2017

Opinion

“Something wicked this way comes.” A toast to Chief Counsel Katherine Robertson’s vision for a free Alabama

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter On the last Wednesday of March, 2017, one of the best legal minds in the State of Alabama was appointed as Chief Counsel to the Alabama Attorney General. Given that Chief Robertson has been an attorney for less than seven years, lauding her as “one of the best legal … Continued

Samuel McLure

April 13, 2017

Opinion

A woman is not an incubator

By Sam McLure “A woman is not an incubator,” said Pro-Choice advocate, Tina Goodson, while protesting at a recent Pro-Life rally. In an effort to discredit the rally attendants and organizers, Goodson commented that “[t]hey’re pro-birth; not pro-life.” Goodson’s feelings on the topic fairly summarize how many Pro-Choice advocates feel. Kathy NJ, a pro-choice Twitter … Continued

Samuel McLure

April 4, 2017