The Cultural Conservative Love Affair With Vladimir Putin Is Quite Odd

Vladimir Putin seems to be getting a lot of love from cultural conservatives in the United States.

Never Forget: It’s Really about the Money

Lest we forget what the entire “Duck Dynasty” brouhaha is really all about.

Joe Manchin: Further Gun Control Efforts Unlikely In 2014

The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited

ObamaCare Hits New Lows In Poll

The PPACA has had a rough 2013, and 2014 could be even worse.

Airline Passengers Are Revolting

Airlines are squeezing ever-larger passengers into ever-smaller spaces. Naturally, the passengers are taking it out on the other passengers.

Science: Men Act Differently Around Women

Scientists have discovered that heterosexual men alter their behavior around women.

A Legal Argument That Could Bring ObamaCare Crumbling Down

There’s a potentially fatal legal argument looming out there for the PPACA.

Michelle Howard Navy’s First Female 4-Star Admiral

Michelle Howard has become the highest ranking woman in the history of the US Navy–and the US military, period.

FCC To Look At Repealing Sports Broadcast Rules

The FCC is looking at re-examination of its sports broadcast rules. The NFL and other sports leagues should do the same thing.

The Coffee Insurgency?

The Economist reports that “The coffee insurgency” is winning.

Chris Christie Enters The Immigration Debate, And The Tea Party Won’t Like What He Did

Once again, Chris Christie seems to be directly challenging the right wing of his party.

What Happens Online Doesn’t Just Stay Online, Justine Sacco Edition

The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Utah’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage

A victory for same-sex marriage in an unlikely place.

GOP Congressman: My Idea To Force Poor Kids To Work For Lunch Not Directed At Poor Kids

A GOP Senate Candidate in Georgia attempts to back track, and runs off the rails in the process.

President Obama’s Dating Advice

The First Daughters are approaching dating age and the First Papa has some thoughts on the matter.

Canadian Supreme Court Strikes Down Laws Against Prostitution

Will we soon see “The Best Little Whorehouse In Canada?”

Administration Creates Yet Another Partial Delay Of Obamacare Provision, Rule Of Law Suffers

Once again, the Administration has unilaterally changed the Affordable Care Act.

North Korea Threatens The South, Again

The North Koreans are back to their old tricks.

Duck Dynasty, “Free Speech,” And The Culture Of Perpetual Outrage

“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.

New Mexico Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Caps Off Big Year For Marriage Equality And Liberty

A 17th state legalizes gay marriage. There’s no turning back.

Cell Phone Use On Airplanes? Not The Government’s Business

A bunch of people talking on cellphones during a plane flight would annoy the heck out of me, but the government shouldn’t be involved in deciding if it should be allowed.

Brian Schweitzer Hits Hillary Clinton Over Iraq War Vote

The beginnings of a populist challenge to Hillary Clinton in 2016?

Speaking of Voter Access…

Some recent political science on the subject.

Georgia Congressman: Kids Who Get Subsidized School Lunches Should Be Forced To Work

Does your kid qualify for subsidized lunch? One candidate for Senate in Georgia wants to put them to work.

Santa Dark Thirty

‘Die Hard’ A Christmas Movie? Hardly

In which we ponder the great questions of the day………

‘We Thought He Was Going To Be The Next Messiah’

The President is neither messiah nor devil, and the media does the public no favors when it treats him as either.

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US Army Honors Confederate Generals

At least one person wonders why the US Army honors Confederate generals.

Obama Sends Message with Sochi Delegation

The U.S. delegation to Russia’s Sochi Olympics will feature no high profile politicians and several openly gay athletes.

Democratic Candidate Gaining Votes In Virginia Attorney General’s Race Recount

The Virginia Attorney General’s race recount seems to be going in favor of the Democratic candidate.