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End of the World? No, It’s Just the Economy

By Christopher Gabriel, CGabriel.com As one who has been around the block a few dozen times, I’ve seen our country weather many things.  Vietnam, the Iranian hostage crisis, Desert Storm, the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and certainly others that have both united and divided us.  In every case [...]

Election ’08: When Words Become Stars

By Christopher Gabriel, CGabriel.com Election years are a funny thing.  From Democrats to Republicans, incumbents to hopefuls and insiders to wannabees, our country turns into something along the lines of a sideshow at a county fair.  There are promises, accusations, denials, smiles, handshakes, hugs, speeches, ads, signs, buttons, music, dancing . . . and that all [...]

The “Dangerous” Sarah Palin

By Christopher Gabriel, CGabriel.com At a major political convention, a young politician bursts onto the national scene.  A gifted speaker who is tough, smart, poised and knows how to turn a phrase to get a laugh.  This individual is hailed as one of America’s great leaders of the future.  That person was Barack Obama. When he spoke at the [...]

Smiling that Little Smile for Me

By Christopher Gabriel, Blog Harbor Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain.  Super Tuesday II.  Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont.  What are the polls saying?  Who scored better in the latest searing exchange between Barack and Hillary?  Has Barack renounced anyone today?  Has Hillary rejected anything?  Has John marginalized anyone? None of those questions will be answered here in [...]