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.
Signs Of Trouble In The Chinese Economy
Signs are brewing that the Chinese economy is slowing down significantly.
Obama’s Solar Panel Tariffs Threaten To Destroy An American Business
Bill Keith built a successful business making solar-powered ceiling fans. The President’s trade policies are in the process of destroying it.
German Rabbi Faces Potential Criminal Charges For Performing Circumcision
Under German law, this ceremony, which Jews believe dates from the time of Abraham, is now illegal.
Pre-Convention Electoral College Wargaming Finds Romney In A Tough Spot
A pre-Convention look at the Electoral College map finds Mitt Romney in the same tight spot he’s been in for months now.
Politics Is Impossible When Everyone Just Keeps Yelling At Each Other
American politics has been reduced to a charade where all people do is yell at each other.
Romney Gains In Two Swing States, But Medicare Problems Loom For The GOP
The Romney/Ryan ticket has gained grown in Wisconsin and Florida, and is steady in Ohio, but they’ve got a Medicare problem.
Political Advice For Romney: Act Like A Misogynistic, Plutocratic Jerk And You’ll Win The Election
National Review’s Kevin Williamson has some truly bizarre advice for Mitt Romney.
Coroner Rules Death Of Handcuffed Man Was A Suicide
A corner has ruled the death of a handcuffed man in the back of a Jonesboro, AR police cruiser was a suicide. Needless to say, questions remain.
National Polls Show Obama With Slight Lead In A Very Close Race
Heading into the party conventions, the Presidential race is as close as ever.
The Impending Fiscal Cliff Presents Congress, And America, With A Fiscal Dilemma
Congress and the American people have a choice to make between two not very palatable options.
2,000 Deaths Later, Americans Have Put Afghanistan Behind Them
The candidates aren’t talking about the war in Afghanistan very much, but that’s mostly because the American people don’t want them to.
Another Week Where Romney’s Campaign Loses The News Cycle
Abortion and “legitimate rape” are not what the Romney campaign should be having to deal with this week.
Todd Akin Says He’s Staying In The Race
Todd Akin says he will continue to be the Republican nominee for United States Senate from Missouri.
The GOP Platform’s Abortion Plank Could’ve Been Written By Todd Akin
The GOP Platform will include an abortion plank that Todd Akin would love.
Two-Thirds Of Americans Can’t Name A Single Member Of The Supreme Court
If you can name at least one of these people, you know more than two-thirds of your fellow citizens.
Obama Warns Syria On Chemical Weapons Use
President Obama issued a warning to Syria today over its chemical weapons stockpiles.
The Nastiest Campaign Ever? Or Just The Pettiest?
Maybe the real problem this year isn’t that the campaign is unduly nasty, but that it’s incredibly petty.
Todd Akin Says He’ll Stay In Race, While Republicans Continue To Abandon Him
Todd Akin says he’s staying in the race, but his party is abandoning him.
