Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
IRS Scandal More About Political Bias Than “Incompetence”
What happened at the IRS looks a lot more like deliberate political bias than simple incompetence.
NTSB: Lower Threshold For DUI From .08 To .05
A government panel is recommending that the BAC limit for drunk driving be lowered nearly 40%.
Driverless Cars A Threat To Personal Privacy?
Will drivers really be okay with Google tracking everywhere they go in their self-driving car?
FDA Considering Age Limits For Caffeinated Beverages?
Recent comments from an FDA official raise the prospect that the agency is considering minor’s access to caffeinated beverages.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Roe v. Wade Went Too Far
Justice Ginsburg made some interesting comments about Roe v. Wade recently. Could they be a signal about where the Court is headed on gay marriage?
Obama’s Benghazi Problem Won’t Be Going Away Any Time Soon
The Obama Administration’s response to the Benghazi attack is approaching critical mass. It’s not going away any time soon.
Demographic Trends Not Looking Good For Republicans
Republicans are fighting over how best to deal with their demographic problems, but they seem to be fighting the wrong battle.
The Youth Unemployment Problem
Large numbers of younger workers are having trouble finding work in many parts of the developed world.
Could Benghazi Have Changed The Outcome Of The 2012 Election?
Would more information about the Benghazi attacks have changed the outcome of the Presidential election?
Initial Benghazi Talking Points Changed 12 Times, Mentions Of Terror Removed
The talking points prepared in the immediate aftermath of the Benghazi attack were heavily edited at the request of the State Department.
State Department Goes After Maker Of 3D-Printed Gun
The State Department tries to scrub information about the 3D-printed gun from the Internet.
IRS Apologizes For Inappropriately Targeting Tea Party Groups
For several years, Tea Party and other conservative groups have contended that they were being targeted for investigation by the Internal Revenue Service and it turns out that they were right.
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Is Not A “Political Prisoner”
Debunking a conservative myth that has arisen in connection the Benghazi story.
Does Benghazi Rise To The Level Of A “Scandal?”
Republicans looking to Benghazi for political ammunition are likely going to be disappointed.
Administration Silent On Future Plans For U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
The United States is currently negotiating for a U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan after 2014, but they’re not sharing their plans with the American people.