Do Earthquakes Stimulate the Economy?
Either a bunch of bloggers or one of the world’s smartest economists doesn’t understand economics.
Our Present Crisis: Recession, Depression, Or Something More Fundamental?
The world is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Earthquakes and the Internet
When an earthquake hits, people flood the internet with posts about it–some within 20 or 30 seconds.
Rick Perry Takes The Lead In New Iowa Poll, But Warning Signs Abound For The GOP
Rick Perry is leading the GOP field in Iowa, but there are warning signs for Republicans as a whole if you look deeper.
Success In Libya Does Not Justify An Unnecessary, Improper Decision By President Obama
Success in Libya does not make the American mission any less unjustified than it was on the day President Obama announced it.
The Extremeness of Immigration Politics in Alabama
Many of the clergy in Alabama are not happy with the state’s new immigration law.
Prosecutors Ask Judge To Dismiss Charges Against Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Prosecutors as asking a Judge to dismiss all charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, because that’s their only option.
Qathafy?!
There are 164 technically acceptable transliterations of the name of Libya’s soon-to-be-former dictator.
Libya After Gaddafi: Lessons From Iraq
The Atlantic has published an essay I wrote yesterday morning titled “Libya After Qaddafi: Lessons from Iraq 2003.”
Sarah Palin Trails Obama By 17 Points, September 3rd Announcement In Doubt
Is she in or is she out? And does it matter?
For A Guy Who Says He Likes The Constitution, Rick Perry Sure Wants to Change It A Lot
In the book he released last year , Rick Perry advocated far reaching changes to the Constitution.
Libya and the Credit Due
Steve Benen has coined the phrase “Thank America Last” to describe those avoiding praise of President Obama for success in Libya.
Libya Fight Reaches Tripoli
After months of fits and starts, it appears anti-Gaddafi forces are on the verge of victory.
Jon Huntsman Goes On The Attack
Jon Huntsman is not going to be the Republican nominee in 2012, but he seems ready to carve out a niche for himself.
Chris Christie: Climate Change Is Real, Human Activity Contributes To It
The climate change deniers aren’t going to like what Chris Christie has to say.
Panetta: At Least Some Non-Combat Troops Will Remain In Iraq After 2011
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave the strongest signal ever that there will be some U.S. military presence in Iraq after December 31st.
Brent Bozell: Christine O’Donnell a Buffoon
Brent Bozell, president of the Media Research Center and founder of CNS News, calls Christine O’Donnell’s walking off the set of Piers Morgan was “beyond indefensible. It was downright bizarre.”
Revised Deportation Policy Focuses On Violent Criminals, National Security Threats
Under new policies, deportation efforts will be concentrated on people who pose a threat to society. It’s a sensible policy, so of course it’s being denounced.
Birth Of A Bad Blog Meme Or, Why Are Some People Laughing At “Green Aliens”?
It pays to read a scientific study before commenting on it.
Bachmann and the Soviet Union
Does Bachmann think the USSR is on the rise? I expect not, but her defense and fiscal policy skills still need some work.
If It’s August, It Must Be Time For Fake Outrage Over The President’s Vacation
President Obama is back on Martha’ Vineyard for a ten-day vacation. The usual suspects are upset.
Education Colleges Academic Slums
Schools of education attract the weakest students and give out the highest grades on campus.
