Joe Brettell Archive

Will 2012 be the year George P. Bush starts to make his political move?

Published August 02, 2012

Will 2012 be the year that George P. Bush quietly laid the groundwork to continue in the family business?

President Obama and Democrats must reconsider Dodd-Frank

Published April 26, 2012

Instead of forcing Americans to navigate a tidal wave of government regulation, President Obama and Senate Democrats should re-evaluate Dodd-Frank. 

How a plan to make Joseph Kony famous changed our world

Published March 09, 2012

This week the world witnessed a new media phenomenon. A group called "Invisible Children," came up with a seemingly simple, but effective solution to finally catch one of the world’s most wanted criminals.

This week the world witnessed a new media phenomenon. A group called "Invisible Children," came up with a seemingly simple, but effective solution to finally catch one of the world’s most wanted criminals.

Calling All GOP Candidates -- A Conservative Explains Why You Should Care About Uganda

Published November 11, 2011

At Saturday's GOP debate along with issues such as the rebuilding of Libya and Iraq, a nuclear Iran and continued involvement in Afghanistan our involvement in Uganda should be a topic of record for all candidates.

Occupy Wall Street Should Blame the Occupant in the White House

Published October 21, 2011

Instead of leveling their vitriol at financial institutions, CEO’s and Congress, it’s clear: the Occupy movement should cast its blame at the current occupant of the White House. 

Make September 11 a National Holiday

Published September 11, 2011

September 11, 2001 was an attack on all Americans and that’s why a fitting commemoration of our resolve as a nation to never forget those who gave their lives that day would be to preserve September 11 on our calendar as a national holiday.