Guy Arseneau

“It is a mantra-like statement inherently part of the American lexicon and consciousness: “I made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.” For individuals in the drug trade, this observation, made famous in the novel and motion picture, The Godfather, is a…”

It is as much a part of modern life as the Internet, iPods and cell phones. Crossing all social, economic, and cultural boundaries, its corrosive effect on individuals, families and society continues to grow within pockets of urban decay and upscale suburban enclaves.

…”Will it Play in Peoria?” is still the rhetorical mantra behind almost every new entertainment venue, social trend, advertising campaign and political movement in America….”

…So, this is where we’ve come to as a nation and society; referring to a woman as a “lady” is an insult, but calling her a “bitch” or a “ho” is an example of artistic freedom…”

“The year was 1960. The average cost of a new house in the United States was $12,700, gasoline was priced at a quarter a gallon, and a loaf of bread sold for the princely sum of twenty cents. For children of that era…”

“…Worst mass murder in U.S. history. According to the latest news reports from police, the FBI and state law enforcement personnel, 49 people in the Orlando, Florida gay bar known as Pulse are confirmed dead, dozens more are injured. More details to follow as…”