Donald McKinley Allen

Donald McKinley Allen

Donald McKinley Allen is a freelance writer living in upstate New York. He writes on political, economic and societal issues from an indpendent point of view. He is the host of "Talking America" on WHRW fm radio, Binghamton, NY.
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  • Why Do We Fear China?
    5/16/2012
    All our political and economic dealings with China are conducted under a shadow of fear; but do they have to be?
  • JOBS Act a Cynical Trick
    3/31/2012
    The JOBS Act is actually a deregulation of the financial industry that will lead to stealing money from Americans; not creating jobs for them!
  • An Open Letter to President Obama
    2/6/2012
    The President gets plenty of input from industries with "access"; but some of it's misinformation. Here are some other things he needs to get input about.
  • Killing Iranian Nuclear Scientists - an Act of War?
    1/23/2012
    Is the assassination of Iranian, being blamed on Israel, a legitimate act of war or terrorism?
  • "No Frackers" Are Right
    1/6/2012
    As the science against Fracking mounts and the falseness of the reasons for it are disclosed; those who say No Fracking are a growing majority.
  • Libertarian - Just Another Word for Selfish
    12/30/2011
    Liberatrians talk about freedom; but will they let everyone have it and are they willing to pay for it?
  • The GOP Rodeo
    12/16/2011
    The Republican Presidential nomination process, that started out as a race, has become much more like a wild west rodeo.
  • Sexual Abuse - the Punishment Should Fit the Crime
    12/9/2011
    Our societies punishments for sexual crime are far too weak and ineffective. That betrays a lack of knowledge about the devastating nature of sexual crimes upon the victims.
  • A Path to Servitude
    12/7/2011
    U.S. governmental unfair and unwise labor and trade policies in service to corporate entities; threatens to make the future of all American workers a bleak and scary one.
  • Fracking - The Problem, Not the Solution
    12/5/2011
    Fracking is in no way a remedy for the economic problems of New York State. The truth is that Fracking will only add new problems and make existing one's worse.
  • The Doomsday Clock
    11/25/2011
    Doing government business by deadline and ultimatum is not a good way to do it!
  • Can the U.S. Economy Be Saved?
    11/22/2011
    If will take some doing and a bit of fighting, but the answer is Yes!
  • Free Market Solutions
    11/21/2011
    Free Markets are often touted by T-Publicans as the solution to every problem - But do they really work?
  • I Really Liked What's Their Name
    11/8/2011
    The Republicans change front runner so often it's impossible to remember them all; but we know what they'll say!
  • Politics & Personal Behavior
    11/5/2011
    Does a politician's private behavior tell us much about their ability to serve in office? And if it doesn't; why are we so nosey about it?
  • Winning the New Cold War
    10/31/2011
    We won the Cold War with the Soviet Union - We can win the New Cold War against China, if we want to!
  • The Wars About Drugs
    10/29/2011
    The real wars are between criminals for control of the drug trade - and there is a real way to stop them!
  • America & Taxes
    10/28/2011
    The some kind of a flat tax seems to be the latest craze; but why don't we consider something that will really work?
  • Can Obama Trust the American People?
    10/26/2011
    For any President to be successful they must have the trust of the American people; and just as important a President must trust them!
  • No More Outsourcing or Insourcing for Greater Profit
    10/25/2011
    The American people have to stop the multinationals from taking away our jobs and our way of life!
  • Anything is Possible
    10/22/2011
    America invented democratic revolution and we can re-invent it too!
  • God and Country
    10/20/2011
    The long standing laws and traditions of the separation of religion and politics is very good and truly essential part of the American success story.
  • The Message of a Movement
    10/19/2011
    Occupy Wall Street may have something to say, but is not a movement yet. Dr. Martin Luther King, whose memorial was just opened in Washinton, gave America the gift of showing us how to turn a message into a movement.
  • Who Owns America?
    10/17/2011
    We, all the American people, own this country - So why are we letting others run America?
  • Willard, James & Herman
    10/15/2011
    Three wanna-bes and only one top stop!
  • Looking for Trouble
    10/12/2011
    Putting a plant to treat toxic Fracking waste in Endicott, NY it literally adding insult to injury!
  • Poverty 101
    10/11/2011
    The causes of poverty are easy to see; but the remedy appears hard to effect.
  • Occupy Wall Street - a Movement or a Mob?
    10/11/2011
    Are the people involved with Occupy Wall Steet a movement in the making or just a mob out for some fun? I think neither, here's why.
  • Waiting for Three Mile Island
    10/3/2011
    Fracking presents great dangers to the health, safety and quality of life in New York State. Do the state's citzens need another Three Mile Island catastrophie before it stops the process for more in depth studies?
  • Why Can't America's Educators Learn?
    10/1/2011
    Maybe it's not the just students that aren't learning enough to compete in the 21st century; it might be the educators too!
  • Fracking - Pedal to the Metal
    9/21/2011
    The Governor of NYS and Big O & G want to start Fracking in NY as soon as they can, but in light of the recent flooding; is fracking too much of an environmental risk to allow?
  • Job Creation - the "Right's" Way?
    9/21/2011
    Everyone talks about jobs, jobs, jobs; but is the GOP proposed solution really the right way or just th "Right's" way?
  • TEA Party Ascendancy
    9/20/2011
    Now that they are calling the shots in the GOP and soon maybe the White House; aside from rejecting everything Obama proposes; what are they going to actually do with all that power?
  • GOP Hell
    9/11/2011
    As Presidnet Obama's jobs plan moves through Congress in the future, remeber what Harry Truman said about giving a do nothing Congress hell!
  • Fracking and the Floods
    9/8/2011
    The repeated flooding of New York State's Southern Tier makes allowing Fracking, the way it is currently done; impossible!
  • Everything New is Old Again
    9/7/2011
    America has faced many of its current problems before; but do we have or want the leadership to overcome them?
  • GOP - Turning America on Its Head
    9/6/2011
    Some of the public policy proclaimations of GOP leaders and candidates are not right side up and make no sense!
  • The Meaning of Big Government
    8/28/2011
    Big Government means different things to different people. But what should it mean and how Big should the US government be?
  • GOP - Still Candidate Shopping
    8/25/2011
    The T and Re Publicans just don't seem to be able to a gree on what sort of look and feel they want to collectively wear on their run for the White House next year!
  • GOP - the Fairy Tale Party
    8/22/2011
    The GOP and its various sub-parties have an elaborate story for who is blame for this nation's problems - however these are Fairy Tales and just not true!
  • The Language of Politics
    8/18/2011
    Too much political speaking is done in code, innuendo and with a pandering accent. It needs to be stopped immediately; by law if necessary!
  • Fracking Q & A
    8/12/2011
    There are some basic questions that must be satifactorily answered before NYS allows Fracking. The New York State and/or Federal government should make Big O & G provide those answers!
  • Nothing but Trouble
    8/12/2011
    The Republicans lead by their T-Wing have fought every plan President Obama has offered; but as their alternative all they have offered is No, Hell No and Nothing but Trouble.
  • Fracking Risk Management
    8/10/2011
    Shouldn't Big Gas & Oil be rquired to tell people of America the whole truth about the risks of Fracking?
  • Of God & Country & the GOP Nomination
    8/10/2011
    Rick Perry is getting ready to go for the GOP Presidential nomination; but was his rally the way to start?
  • China - Number 2 with a Bullet
    8/5/2011
    China is gaining on the U.S. economically; but the how and why are very troubling indeed!
  • (Bad) Business as Usual
    8/4/2011
    Washington keeps doing the same old thing; and it's a bad old thing and must be stopped!
  • Debt Ceiling Deal; No Big Deal - Just a Big Waste of Time!
    8/2/2011
    After months of posturing and pandering, the Republicans in the U.S. Congress made their point, but also made a very bad impression on most voters.
  • How Do You like Fracking Now?
    7/28/2011
    We few early environmental advocates who questioned the safety and wisdom of Fracking have now been proved right and are supported by an ever growing body of investigative study.
  • The Mysteries of the Debt Ceiling Trick
    7/25/2011
    Whil all yeys are on the Debt Ceiling free for all, there is lots of government goings on out of the light of day that may be a big problem for a lot of Ameicans
  • No Reason Behind Debt Crisis
    7/23/2011
    Washington acts beyond reason when dealing with some problems - the current Debt Crisis is an example of this lack of reason!
  • Hitting the Ceiling
    7/21/2011
    Washington has taken a real economic issue and turned it into self-serving political theater. We are about to hit America's patience ceiling.
  • Fracking in the House
    7/19/2011
    A new plot is underway to all but eliminate the Federal EPA's role in protecting America's drinking water supplies.
  • Fracking in Washington D C
    7/15/2011
    Fracking doesn't creat hazards in just Upstate New York, they flow all the way down to Washington D.C., figuratively and literally!
  • Job Creator - Says Who?
    7/15/2011
    Some politicians call them job creators; but both they and their firends are just abunch of liars.
  • A Fracking Pig in a Poke
    7/12/2011
    NYS better becareful and know all the "devils in the detasils" before it allows Big O & G to Frack the state.
  • No News (of the World) is Good News
    7/10/2011
    Murdock may have had to fold one newspaper, but let's keep an eye on his future actions.
  • Washington's Deadlines
    7/9/2011
    The "dead line" comes from our Old West tradition, but in Washington has taken on some new meanings.
  • Fracking is Not Safe Enough for Everyone
    7/8/2011
    How does Gov Cuomo figure; Fracking is dangerous enough to be banned in some New York State's citizens water supplies, but safe enough for the water supplies of some other New York Stae's citizens?
  • Let's Not Be Unfair About Fracking
    7/3/2011
    Should all the things that come with Fracking be shared all over New York State?
  • Fast TimesIn America
    7/3/2011
    The latest planned innovation in the fast food business may not be in anyone's best interest.
  • The Fracking Unknown
    7/1/2011
    The citizens of New York State don't know all there is to know about Governor Coumo's lifting of the Fracking ban. But we know enough to be outraged at this betrayal of his sworn duty and angry about his motives for doing it.
  • Governor Christie's Desire
    6/29/2011
    Is the very large Governor actually big enough for the job of President?
  • The War About Our Wars
    6/25/2011
    Opinions vary as to what, when and how the U.S. should handle our wars in the Middle East. We might look to the Cold War to learn the answers.
  • Fracking in the Dark
    6/24/2011
    The government and the public don't know enough about the consequences of Fracking to allow it to continue. We must stop Fracking in the dark before its too late to fix the problems.
  • Looking for Mr. On the Right
    6/23/2011
    Just how and who are the Republicans going to nominate a challanger to face President Obama?
  • The U.N. - Should it Be Replaced?
    6/19/2011
    Wolrd politics keeps the U.N. from being an effective peacekeeper. Should we just abandone the effort or bother to replace it with something that might owrk?
  • Who Lost America?
    6/18/2011
    Some people want to "take the country back". But maybe it's not really taken or lost; maybe it's just been misplaced.
  • Government Regulation - Curse or Cure?
    6/15/2011
    In the ongoing arguement around the issue of government regulation stifles economic growth or is it the only way to protect the people of America; the facts provide the answer!
  • Why Let the Rich Get Richer?
    6/12/2011
    A great amount of wealth has been stolen from the American people - Now is the time to stop it the theft!
  • Tariffs = National Security
    6/9/2011
    A strong economy is essential for America's security; and a fair trade policy, including tariffs, is necessary to acheive that goal.
  • Why Don't We End the War on Drugs?
    6/7/2011
    There are much better ways to approach dealing with illegal drug; so why do we continue the costlt failure we call "the War on Drugs"?
  • Tweeting is Forever
    6/3/2011
    In today's online world everyone has to be thoughtful and careful about what they say, do and post!
  • Sarah Palin Hits the Road
    6/1/2011
    No one knows for sure what Sassy Sarah is up to on her current tour, but it may be useful.
  • Medicar Reform - a Three Way Split
    5/27/2011
    The reducing of the cost of Medicare must beshared by the recipients, the medical industry and the insurance companies.
  • Ed Schultz and His Big Mouth
    5/27/2011
    Big Mouths like Ed Schultz detract from the appeal of MSNBC and other national media because they insult rather than inform.
  • GOP Presidential Roulette
    5/18/2011
    The wheel of fortune is spinning and some day it will point to the GOP Presidential candidate!
  • FOX & the Henhouse Dilemma
    5/9/2011
    The Janus faces of FOX News & FOX Entertainment Network come visage to mug on the Glee/Gay front!
  • Defending America - the Next Step
    5/6/2011
    After the success at Abbottabad, America needs to take the next step and bring the War on Terroism home!
  • A Week to Remember
    5/6/2011
    The past week provided some good, bad and ugly, expected and unexpected thing!
  • Why No Fracking in New York?
    4/28/2011
    New York had good reasons to put in place a moratorium preventing Fracking, and the reasons are getting larger and stronger.
  • The Trump - Contender, Pretender or Fool?
    4/28/2011
    What is the Trump really trying to do in his maybe run for the Presidency - and what does he look like doing it?
  • The Trump & Palin - GOP Stars
    4/27/2011
    Their may be more serious contenders in the upcoming race for the Republican nomination; but no one has the charisma or chutzbah of the Trump or Palin
  • Class Warfare? - Not in America!
    4/18/2011
    Some may try to make politics about rich versus poor; but America has faced that lie before, and proved it false.
  • The Undeserving Rich
    4/16/2011
    The undeserving rich are a heavy burden on our society and economy, and we must make them carry their fair share of the load!
  • Glenn Beck - Free Speech Hero
    4/14/2011
    Glenn Beck is the best example why America has nothing to fear from free speech and a free press!
  • In the Land of the Blind
    4/14/2011
    With more money and more notoriety than any other contender; can Trump wow and woo more than the "birthers"?
  • When One Door Closes....
    4/7/2011
    Glenn Beck may be leaving the scene, but there may be good news in the wings for comics and commentary writers.
  • Logical Conclusions
    4/7/2011
    There are lots of assertions about Fracking for natural gas as to the safety or lack thereof. However there is a key fact upon which everyone agress; and that fact should be the one that everyone focuses on because it answers the key question.
  • Pinhead Principals
    4/6/2011
    The current and future budget battles are not about principals, as some Reps and Dems might want pretend. They are about both sides appealing to their base and failing to do their job.
  • The Race is on (Part I)
    4/4/2011
    As Barack Obama throws his hat into the ring; the election campaign, which often compared to a horse race, begins. Here's (the begining of) the call of the race!
  • A People's Look at Budget Cuts
    4/3/2011
    As Washington fights over nickels and dimes in the budget; how about a broader people's approach to budgets and cuts?
  • Deserted and Depressed
    4/3/2011
    The true story of how Binghamton, once the center of the Valley of Opportunity, became the 5th most depressing city in the country
  • Of Budgets and Buffoons
    3/28/2011
    Never before have so many argued about so little out of so much. Nothing real is being done about this country's budget problems!
  • Flat Taxing
    3/26/2011
    Here's a fair way to try it out and solve a big budget problem too!
  • Environmental Regulation & the Political Environment
    3/16/2011
    When the conflict is between protecting the majority of the people and their environment versus serving narrow special economic interests, there is only one right decision; the people must win.
  • The War for Rights
    3/15/2011
    The Public Employee Union fight for their organizations rights might be just the open battle in a broader war that all Americans may have to join.
  • Deregulation - One Way Anarchy
    3/15/2011
    Deregulation has produced a new form of one way anarachy; where the corporate interests run wild, as if there was no law or order.
  • Crimes and Punishments
    3/12/2011
    Some crimes hurt victims but benefit the criminal; other crimes hurt both the victim and the criminal!
  • Next Year's Oscars
    3/10/2011
    The 2011 Golden Statues have been given out, so it's time to look forward to the 2012 awards.
  • Next Year's Oscars
    3/10/2011
    2011's Golden Statues have been given out, so it's time to look forward to Hollywood 2012.
  • Off Budget = a Wacky Budget
    3/10/2011
    Off Budget spending is a wrong and wacky way to handle the country's budget problems!
  • Missing the Truth
    3/6/2011
    Politicians want Americans to think they are being told what's going on in Washington, but they are not often telling us the whole truth; and that's lying!
  • An Open Letter - Re: Marcellus Shale Play
    3/4/2011
    There are problems with Fracking in the Marcellus Shale Play. I have a few suggestions for your consideration about how to deal with some of them.
  • The T Word & American Politics
    3/3/2011
    All the political talk about dealing with the U.S. budget revolves around what to cut and what not to cut. How come no one is talking about the real problem and the real solution: taxes
  • The Two Glenn Becks
    3/1/2011
    Glenn Beck appears to be two different people - depending on who is seeing him.
  • A Fracking Denouement!
    2/23/2011
    A recent announcement by Department of Environmental Conservation Director nominee Martens, that will allow Fracking permits to be given out before the EPA's current study is finished, makes June 2011 the flash point date for the Fracking battle ahead.
  • Budget Nonsense
    2/19/2011
    Why is Washington wasting time and money on budget nonsense when there are real solutions possible?
  • Education in America
    2/16/2011
    With education budgets growing but funding sources being threatened; can we improve education in America? Yes - But not by doing the same old thing!
  • Sex Education
    2/13/2011
    Public Officials need a special kind of 21st Century sex education!
  • Get the Gummint Out of My Life - but into Yours
    2/11/2011
    Some anti-government folks want less intervention into their lives - but they have a different opinion when it comes to intervention into other peoples lives!
  • Fraud, Waste and Abuse
    2/8/2011
    One of the all time classic Federal Fraud, Waste and Abuse Programs - The Corn Subsidy
  • The Mad Hatters at the Tea Party
    2/8/2011
    Like the Mad Hatter in the story of Alice; the Mad Cutters at the Tea Party make up the rules for the game as they go along.
  • Representation Without Taxation
    2/4/2011
    Corporations and the wealthy now have the best of all worlds. They can influence the U.S. government, yet don't have the burden of paying their fair share to support it.

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