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.
Jared Loughner And The Sorry State Of Mental Health Care
There’s a lesson to be drawn from the tragedy in Arizona, but it isn’t the one the media is talking about.
The Inevitable Oklahoma City/Tucson Comparisons, And Why They’re Wrong
It was, perhaps, inevitable that someone would attempt to draw a comparison between Saturday’s shootings in Arizona and the Oklahoma City bombing, but the two events really don’t have anything in common.
There Was A Shooting In Arizona, Sarah Palin Is Not The Story
Over the past two days, Sarah Palin has become the center of the media firestorm over the tragic shootings in Arizona, she doesn’t belong there.
Democratic Congressman Says He Will Introduce Bill To Ban “Crosshairs” Maps
The debate over heated political rhetoric has now led one Pennsylvania Congressman to suggest that some speech should be banned. This must stop now.
“Heated Political Rhetoric” And The Giffords Shooting
The tragic shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others in Arizona has started another debate about political rhetoric. It’s a stupid debate, and it’s utterly pointless.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Update
Gabriellie Giffords, a three-term Arizona Congresswoman, was shot and killed today along with six others outside a campaign event in Tuscon.
Cleric Calls On Iraqis To Resist American “Occupiers”
Moqtada al-Sadr is back in Iraq, and it’s a good thing we’re on our way out.
Rudy Giuliani Thinking About A 2012 Run? Why?
Rumors are floating that Rudy Giuliani is thinking about running for President again. All of America asks, Why?
Daley Pick As Chief Of Staff A Sign Of A New White House?
President Obama’s selection of Bill Daley as Chief of Staff is being seen as a sign that the White House is moving to the center and gearing up for 2012.
Democrats Filibuster Reform Package: On The Whole, A Good Idea
The filibuster reform package that Senate Democrats unveiled yesterday has much to recommend to it. Unfortunately, it’s probably doomed.
Anti-Immigrant Groups Begin Assault On Birthright Citizenship
Anti-Immigrant groups are beginning their assault on the 14th Amendment, but don’t expect it to go anywhere.
Mid-Term Job Approval & Election Results
Honest pundits will tell you that it’s simply too early to make useful predictions about the 2012 elections.
