Eric Cantor, Jon Kyl Drop Out Of Biden Deficit Talks
Talks about a deal to raise the debt ceiling seem pretty close to collapse now that there are no Republicans involved.
The Beginning Of The End Of America’s Longest War
Last night, the President basically announced that America’s longest war had entered it’s end game.
The Ebb and Flow of Coca Cultivation
Coca cultivation is down in Colombia! But guess what is true about Peru?
Strategic Picking and Choosing on the Route to the Nomination
The GOP contenders are starting the regular ritual of decided how to navigate our rather odd nomination process.
Georgia’s New Immigration Law Leading To Crops Rotting In Farmers’ Fields
A new Georgia immigration law is causing serious problems for Georgia’s farmers.
Majority Of Americans Want Troops Removed From Afghanistan ASAP
As the President prepares to announce his plans for the future in Afghanistan, a majority of Americans want the troops home now.
Plurality Of Americans Say They’re Worse Off Since Obama Took Office
Are you better off than you were three years ago? 44% of Americans say no.
A Libertarian Moment?
Recent polls seem to indicate a shift in public opinion in a more libertarian direction.
Elizabeth Webb Joyner
Our second girl, Elizabeth Webb Joyner,was delivered at 8:35 pm Eastern Tuesday evening.
Jobs Situation Worse Than It Looks
US News editor-in-chief Mort Zuckerman explains “Why the Jobs Situation Is Worse Than It Looks.”
Understanding The Other Side
Paul Krugman thinks liberals understand conservatives but not vice versa. He’s half right.
Federal Judge: Copying An Entire Article Can Be “Fair Use” Under Copyright Laws
For the second time in two weeks, copyright lawsuit mill Righthaven has suffered a loss in Federal Court.
Afghan Surge Ending
President Obama is expected to announce the withdrawal of the 30,000 Surge troops.
Does Privacy Still Exist?
When everyone can record video at any time and post it for all the world to see, is there such a thing as privacy anymore?
Sarah Palin Trademarks Her Name
As of June 17, Sarah Palin is a registered US trademark, serial number 85-170,226.
John Bolton Will Not Serve in Obama Administration
Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton: “I will say this, unequivocally: I would not work in Barack Obama’s administration.”
Republicans At A Foreign Policy Crossroads
For the first time since the end of World War II, the GOP is wrestling with two diametrically opposed visions of foreign affairs.
Jon Stewart vs. Fox News
Daily Show host Jon Stewart spent 15 minutes on yesterday’s Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace trying to explain why he thinks Fox is a propaganda machine.
Guns and Democracy
Is it reasonable to state that countries with less guns are more likely to become tyrannical than countries with more guns?
Supreme Court Curtails Class Action Lawsuits In Wal-Mart Case
An important employment law decision today from the Supreme Court.
Opposing Dumb, Unnecessary Wars Is Not “Isolationism”
Contrary to what Senator McCain, seeking realism in military policy does not make one an isolationist.
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