Presidential Motorcades, Street Closures, and the Little People
The most congested part of DC was shut down at the most inconvenient time possible last evening so that President Obama could attend a partisan political event. It’s a routine outrage.
Barney Frank Revises History
Greg Mankiw notes a curious revisionism in Barney Frank’s pronouncements on Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac.
Federal Judge Enjoins Military From Enforcing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
A Federal Judge in California has struck another blow to the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Now, the ball is in President Obama’s court.
Obama’s Bike Helmet Dilemma
Barack Obama is damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t when riding his bike. Wear a helmet, and he’s a dork. Don’t, and he’s setting a bad example.
More on Taxes and Incentives
More on Greg Mankiw’s thought experiment on taxes and incentives to work.
Taxes and Incentives
Greg Mankiw argues that, the more of his money the government takes, the less incentive he has to earn more. That’s debatable.
New York Republican Paladino Goes On Anti-Gay Rant
For a guy who has no chance of winning, Carl Paladino certainly knows how to get himself press coverage.
Report: Unemployment Crisis May Last Until 2020
If job growth continues at the anemic pace that it has been on in 2010, it could be quite some time before we return to the “Good Old Days” of 5% unemployment.
Sarah Palin Trying To Claim Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
If Sarah Palin isn’t running for President, why is she comparing herself to Ronald Reagan ?
New York Times Shocked That Clarence Thomas’s Wife Has A Job
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife Virginia is under scrutiny ? Why ? Because she has a job.
Obamarator: Something Interesting For the Blog
A cryptic email leads to the discovery of what appears to be some sort of Barack Obama themed sex toy. A typically day in the life of a blogger.
Reductio ad Wickard
A federal judge has ruled that ObamaCare’s individual mandate is Constitutional and thus brings to fruition the inevitable, ridiculous result of Wickard v. Filburn.
VFW Endorses Non-Vet Over Allen West, Retired LTC
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has endorsed Ron Klein, who never served a day in uniform, over retired LTC Allen West, a decorated veteran of several foreign wars. Is this an outrage?
Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Health Insurance Mandates
The new health care law’s individual mandate has survived it’s first legal challenge, and that’s not really a surprise.
The Dobbs Story and What it Really says About Illegal Immigration
The Lou Dobbs story simply underscores the fact that the illegal immigration debate is fundamentally about labor supply and demand.
The Supreme Court Takes Up The Westboro Baptist Church Protestors
The Supreme Court yesterday heard oral argument in a case where being on the right side means supporting some vile people, but that’s what the First Amendment is all about.
More Polls (CT, NY & MO)
More numbers for campaign 2010–in this case, ones that show the maintenance of the status quo in several states.
