Brendan Eich Had To Go
In an ideal world, we would be more tolerant of leaders who held controversial positions. We don’t live in that world.
Every Other Democrat Who Might Run For President Is Waiting For Hillary
The Democratic field for 2016 is frozen in place waiting for the presumptive frontrunner to make a decision.
Jeb Bush Sounds More And More Like A Presidential Candidate
The former Florida Governor is talking more openly about running for President than he ever has before.
WiFi Speeds About to Triple (Does Not Apply to US Government)
Massively faster wireless internet service should be available in early 2015.
Obama ‘Outpacing’ Bush on Judicial Confirmations
President Obama has gotten more federal judges confirmed at every level than his predecessor had at this point.
Trust In State Government
A new poll finds that people in Illinois have an accurate assessment of politics in their state.
Because Of ObamaCare, Uninsured People Won’t Be Able To Buy Health Insurance Until November
Once again the Affordable Care Act meets the Law Of Unintended Consequences
USA Isn’t Religiously Diverse
Despite the mythos, 95% of Americans are either Christian or unaffiliated.
Retiring Congressman: Members Of Congress Are Underpaid
Time to have some sympathy for those poor penny-pinching Congressmen and Senators? Hardly.
One to watch: Alleged Voter Fraud in North Carolina
Voter ID supporters are pointing to a report from the North Carolina Board of Elections as proof of ongoing Voter Fraud. But, while long on facts, the report has yet to reach any such conclusions.
Mozilla CEO Resigns In Wake Of Controversy Over Gay Marriage Stance
The CEO of Mozilla resigned today amid controversy over his position on same-sex marriage. The triumph of “political correctness,” or just the will of the marketplace?
Georgia Republican: Only College Graduates Can Run For Senate
Should it matter if a candidate for office isn’t a college graduate? Georgia Republican David Perdue thinks so.
What’s More Important To the House GOP, The Constitution Or A Partisan Political Scandal?
Fifth Amendment? They don’t need no Fifth Amendment, apparently.
Iraq Vet with Post-Traumatic Stress Kills Three, Wounds Sixteen at Fort Hood
Yesterday afternoon’s shooting spree at Fort Hood appears to be a related to post-traumatic stress.
In Criticizing Paul Ryan, Sarah Palin And The Tea Party Confirm Their Own Irrelevance
As Sarah Palin and the Tea Party turn on Paul Ryan, they are making apparent their own lack of relevance in the political process.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Aggregate Limits On Campaign Contributions
Once again, the Supreme Court reminds us that limiting political speech is unconstitutional.
Just a Little Pimpin’
I’m going to put in a good word for my son Josh’s new album “Shame of Tones,” a parody compilation based on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”
Mark Sanford’s Political Redemption Is Complete
Apparently, there is an off ramp on the Appalachian Trail
ObamaCare Passes 7 Million Served
After many ballyhooed glitches, 7 million Americans have signed up for ObamaCare. Now what?
Jonathan Pollard To Be Freed As Part Of Middle East Peace Deal?
Middle East peace talks are apparently in such bad shape that the U.S. is thinking of releasing Jonathan Pollard as an incentive to Israel.
The 0.001 Percent
The “99 percent vs. the 1 percent” debate obscures the real income inequality picture.
Top Republicans Looking To Jeb Bush In 2016
Top Republican donors are starting to look at the former Governor of Florida as their candidate in 2016.