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.NYPD Clears Occupy Wall Street Campers From Zucotti Park
New York Police dealt a major blow to Occupy Wall Street overnight.
Republicans For Waterboarding
The most disturbing part of Saturday’s debate came when most of the GOP candidates endorsed torture.
Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Constitutionality Of ObamaCare
The Supreme Court will decide on the Constitutionality of the President’s health care law by June 2012.
A Brit Defends America’s Presidential Selection Process
From across the pond, an observation that the way we pick Presidents isn’t really that bad after all.
Herman Cain Flunks The Commander In Chief Test
Last night, Herman Cain established that he simply isn’t prepared to be Commander in Chief.
Camping Out In A Park Is Not A First Amendment Right
The Occupy movement is starting to face the reality that they really aren’t engaging in protected speech.
Will Jon Huntsman Get A Second Look, Or Even A First, From Conservatives?
Jon Huntsman’s campaign has never really gotten off the ground. Will conservatives start taking him more seriously?
Foreign Policy Mostly Missing From Republican Race
The Republican candidates for President have been mostly silent about foreign policy issues. That changes starting tonight.
Jack Abramoff: Members Of Congress Engaged In Insider Trading
Congressmen apparently regularly make investment moves based on the information they learn. Of course, for them it isn’t illegal.
Panetta Warns Of Unintended Consequences Of Striking Iran
The Secretary of Defense has some words of warning for those advocating military action against Iran.
What Ever Happened To Courage?
The Penn State child rape scandal raises some questions about what the heck has happened to people.
Republican Candidates To Europe: Drop Dead
Last night, most of the leading Republican candidates for President acted as if Europe was on another planet.
Herman Cain Campaign: Mark Block Won’t Be Fired
Herman Cain’s bizarre loyalty to his Campaign Director is one of the reasons he is unfit to be President.
A Different Perspective On The Paterno Issue
The real problems at Penn State aren’t just going away now that Joe Paterno is gone.
CNBC Republican Debate Winners And, Well, Loser
Last night’s debate was about more than Rick Perry’s gaffe.