Author: Joseph Bowen

Ex SSgt in Air Force Security Police... I had 10 years of active duty and inactive reserve. I have a total of 20 years, includes Air Force SP, security experience.
I also worked 8 years and 4 months in the Garden Center of the Sarasota Cattleman Walmart.
I also took the CCNA class at Sarasota Vo-Tech, when it was still called that.
I am now, since 2010 a caregiver for my Mother.
While I am now a registered Republican I am more likely to vote for whichever person I believe will do a better job.. In the last presidential elections I voted Libertarian, as I the two main choices seemed to be between lying crook, or an uncouth babler who could not be trusted.

Florida Voters


I am going to harp on the Florida Elections of 2010. I was one of the %41 of eligible voters who went to the polls.  In recent weeks there have been many complaints about how the Republicans are making it harder for the average Floridian to vote.  I guess that if you cut the early voting… Continue reading Florida Voters

osama bin laden is dead


As much as I appreciate the news of Osama bin laden's death I am troubled by some of the news clips showing young people rejoicing at his death.  You have probably seen the clips of young, college age, people waving and cheering on the Washington D.C. streets.  I am happy he is dead, and I hope it… Continue reading osama bin laden is dead

In Whose interest?


In a recent Herald-Tribune article there was a mention that something like 120,000 voters have re-registered from Democrat, or Republican, to Independent, or some other party. Could it be that people are getting tired of representative who, once they get into office, seem to go extreme?

Libyian Oil.. is this an American Interest Item?


I was recently watching a discussion about Libya.  The two men, I don't remember who, were having an articulate talk about the US being involved, and if it was in the American Interest.  One of the men asked "how can it be in American Interest?" The other guy replied "Oil" and the first guy answered… Continue reading Libyian Oil.. is this an American Interest Item?