Did Wikileaks Help Bring Down A Corrupt Arab Leader?
Information made public by Wikileaks appears to have played a role in sparking the protest movement that has brought down the President of Tunisia.
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.
Lee-Jackson Day And The South’s Continuing Confederate Fetish
It’s Lee-Jackson Day again in Virginia, and, once again, I find myself wondering why the South continues to honor a dishonorable legacy.
House Republicans To Take Up Repeal Of ObamaCare 1099 Reporting Rules
There appears to be bipartisan support for repealing one of the most egregious tax rules in last year’s Affordable Care Act
The End Of Sarah Palin?
One columnist argues that Sarah Palin’s response to the Arizona shootings mark the end of whatever political future she might have had. He’s probably correct.
Obama Calls For Civility, Without Casting Blame
After five days of nonsense, President Obama’s address in Tucson last night struck exactly the right tone.
Snow On The Ground In 49 States
There was now snow on the ground in every single one of the 50 states — including Hawaii, which had snowfall on one of its volcanoes — except for Florida.
Sarah Palin Blasts Media For “Blood Libel” Against Her Over Arizona Shootings
Sarah Palin released a statement today about the Arizona shootings and the debate that has followed. It’s unlikely to help her.
Social Conservatives Criticize CPAC For Inviting Mitch Daniels
Social conservatives are upset with CPAC again. This time, it’s because the conference they’re not attending has invited someone they don’t like.
SCOTUS Sending A Signal On The Commerce Clause And ObamaCare?
The Supreme Court’s refusal to take up the appeal of a far-reaching Commerce Clause case may indicate rough times ahead for challenges to ObamaCare
Stephen Colbert: Now Is Not The Time To Lay Blame Or Politicize This Tragedy
Much like Jon Stewart, the late-night comedian went out-of-character at the top of last night’s show to talk about the shootings in Arizona.
CNN’s Erick Erickson: Obama’s Arizona Moment Of Silence Intended To “Accommodate Atheists”
Yet more ridiculous political commentary arising out of the tragic shootings in Arizona.
James Clyburn Uses Arizona Shootings To Call For Return Of “Fairness Doctrine”
The political firestorm that has erupted in the wake of the shootings in Arizona is drifting, inevitably, into calls for more government control over the content of speech.
Jared Loughner And The Sorry State Of Mental Health Care, Part III
Jared Loughner could have possibly been stopped, and treated, if someone had said something.
