Hoyt Purvis
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Fear Becomes A Pervasive Infl uence
EMOTION BEING USED TO STIMULATE POLITICAL RESPONSES, ACTIONS
We are dealing with a fear factor in today’s politics. Fear is being used to stimulate political responses and actions. Policymakers and politicians are threatened with retribution if they don’t support certain positions. And the citizenry, particularly political and interest groups, are told their rights and liberties are under threat unless certain steps are taken or actions prevented. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Looking Ahead And Learning Lessons From Iraq
With the arrival of spring, it’s a time for looking ahead — to blooming flowers and baseball and outdoor activities. Continue reading...
‘Attack’ Politics Persist In Nation’s Capital
COURAGE, NOT COMBAT NEEDED
What is wrong in Washington? That’s a question asked often these days. Continue reading...
COMMENTARY: Defense Spending On The Defensive?
CUTTING NATION’S MILITARY BUDGET PRESENTS CHALLENGES AND CHOICES, AFFECTS FORT SMITH REGION
Despite efforts by the Arkansas congressional delegation and the Fort Smith community, the 188th Fighter Wing will lose its A-10 aircraft mission. Continue reading...
Can American Congress Regain Respect?
LITTLE REASON TO EXPECT 113TH BODY WILL GARNER MORE APPROVAL THAN PREDECESSOR
When I was growing up, I had great interest in and respect for the U.S. Congress. Continue reading...
Can The Political Gridlock Be Unlocked?
POLITICAL STALEMATE IN D.C. PUSHES INTEREST GROUPS INTO STATE CAMPAIGNS
Like other non battleground states, Arkansas is receiving minimal attention as a factor in the presidential campaign. Continue reading...
Campaigns Can Be Unpredictable
VOLATILE FLASHPOINTS COULD FLARE UP, BECOMING MAJOR FACTORS IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE
There is wide agreement the economy and the nation’s financial condition top the list of public concerns. Continue reading...
Ads: Who Are You Going To Believe?
NASTINESS, MISINFORMATION ARE MORE PREVALENT IN 2012 THAN IN PAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS
Once upon a time, Labor Day was looked upon as the starting point for presidential election campaigns. However, the current campaign was well under way by last Labor Day. Continue reading...
Good Books To Get Through The Heat
POLITICIANS, POLITICS MAKE INTERESTING READING; GRISHAM’S ‘CALICO JOE’ HAS ARKANSAS TIE
Scattershooting while wondering what ever happened to …” That’s the way legendary sports writer Blackie Sherrod would regularly begin his Sunday columns. So I’m scattershooting today and wondering what ever happened to summer. Continue reading...
Presidential Campaign Rich In Irony
MITT ROMNEY OFFERS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AS A PLUS; BARACK OBAMA TRIES TO TURN IT AGAINST HIM
Political campaigns are often marked by irony and paradox. Continue reading...
