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.
Rise Of The Machines
Finding a job gets harder when businesses discover they don’t need to hire as many people as they used to.
The GOP Field’s War On The Federal Judiciary
Many of the Republican candidates for President advocate ideas that would restrict the power of the Federal Judiciary.
Mitt Romney Still The Inevitable Nominee
As of now, there’s no reason to believe that Mitt Romney won’t be the Republican nominee in 2012.
Republicans Bash Obama For Doing What Bush Wanted To Do In Iraq
President Obama is being attacking from the right for following through on a policy decision made by his Republican predecessor.
Don’t Judge The Libyan People For Killing Gaddafi
Should we be outraged over the manner in which Muammar Gaddafi died? I’m not losing any sleep over it.
Obama’s Teleprompter Has, Ridiculously, Become A Republican Campaign Issue
Barack Obama uses a teleprompter. This is not a big deal.
Killing Gaddafi Doesn’t Make President Obama’s Actions In Libya Legal Or Justified
Gaddafi is dead, but it was still wrong for the United States to get involved in Libya.
Louisiana Makes It Illegal To Use Cash To Buy Used Goods
In Louisiana, that cash in your pocket is now worthless if you want to buy used goods.
Abortion Comments Could Pose Problems For Herman Cain
Herman Cain’s comments about abortion could pose a problem for him with social conservatives.
Not Exactly A Honeymoon In Vegas
It was a Las Vegas slugfest last night, but once again Mitt Romney walked away unscathed.
Occupy Wall Street Outside The Mainstream?
Does “Occupy Wall Street” really represent the people they claim to be speaking for?
When It Comes To Foreign Policy, Herman Cain Is Dangerously Clueless
Herman Cain’s foreign policy consists of little more than deliberate ignorance.
Reassessing Occupy Wall Street And The 99%’ers
Some on the right are giving Occupy Wall Street and The 99%’ers a second look.
Supreme Court To Rule On Constitutionality Of Stolen Valor Act
The Supreme Court will have another interesting First Amendment case on its docket this Term.
Calling Out Pundits And Politicians When They’re Wrong
Why do pundits who are consistently wrong keep getting invited to be on television?
Herman Cain’s Bizarre Immigration Plan: Electrify The Border Fence
Like his tax plan, Herman Cain’s immigration plan is not serious.