Editorial

By Bob Beauprez, Editor in Chief
The GOP suffered a second consecutive election setback in 2008, and some would suggest that major policy changes are needed to position the party for ballot box victories.  The tea-leaf readers are quick to suggest that the election of Barack Obama and successive gains in the House and Senate are evidence that a philosophical change has occurred in America and that the Democrats are aligned for a long term dominance of the nation’s political center stage.  The traditional center-right politics in America, they profess, have taken a tectonic shift to the left.  To use an old country cliché, “That dog won’t hunt!”

By Bob Beauprez, Editor-in-Chief
Were we all lulled to sleep? Believing the good times could/would never end? That every year would somehow magically be better than the last? That any financial risk, regardless of how outrageous, would be rewarded with greater wealth? That we were somehow entitled to ‘more’ forever? This is America after all, right?

By Bob Beauprez, Editor in Chief
Remember the economic stimulus that Congress rushed through early in 2008 supposedly to head off fears of a slowing economy and possible recession? The government dug $170 billion deeper into the already empty federal deficit purse. Foregoing the opportunity to provide tax cutting policies that would have provided long term impact and encouragement to investors, Congress instead chose to pass out one-time checks with minimal effect on family budgets or the national economy.

By Bob Beauprez, Editor-in-Chief
A leopard can’t change its spots, and Vladimir Putin can’t shake his KGB roots. In recent years, Putin has been flexing his muscles and clamping down like the hard line communist that he has always been. Now he’s invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia with tanks and an aerial bombing assault eerily reminiscent of previous eras of the Evil Empire.

By Bob Beauprez, Editor-in-Chief
At some point the air has to come out of the Democrats’ balloon. Sooner would be a lot better than later – for America’s sake. Like the old Kenny Rogers’ song “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em” – I think the day is coming when America is going to call the Democrats’ hand.

By Bob Beauprez, Editor in Chief
Have you heard anyone complain about paying over $4.00 a gallon for gas? Likely it’s everybody you know. The Democrats are quick to claim it is George Bush’s fault – conveniently forgetting Nancy Pelosi’s promise to “do something” about energy prices if given a Congressional Majority. Unfortunately something did happen since she was elected Speaker – gas prices doubled. All the Democrats have done about it is to propose more regulation and more taxation that would drive up the price of gas even more.

By Bob Beauprez, Editor in Chief
With this May issue, A Line of Sight takes a big step forward in expanding our features and contribution to critical thinking on current public policy and political issues. A group of regular contributors has joined together to provide a broad base of experience and insight for our readers. As a result, A Line of Sight is now much more than a monthly newsletter – it is a full fledged e-magazine. I will continue to serve as Editor and offer my thoughts as in the past. Members of the Editorial Board will contribute on everything from foreign policy, the economy, healthcare, natural resources, homeland security, the courts, radical Islam, western regional and colorado Colorado specific topics. And, there will be plenty of politics throughout to satisfy the appetite of those of us with more than a passing interest in the sport.

I thank the distinguished group that already makes up the new Editorial Board, and look forward to their contributions. In the future, there will be more contributors added to the board to bring you the very best in conservative thought and opinion. Watch our progress!