Are Social Conservatives The Budget Deal Losers?
Did the GOP toss social conservatives under the bus when it gave away the Planned Parenthood rider?
Budget Deal Postmortem: Who Won?, Who Lost?, Does It Matter?
What, if anything, does the budget deal mean for the future?
In The End, It Really Was All About That Planned Parenthood Rider
As yesterday’s budget negotiations began, the GOP had a choice – appease the base, or make a deal. They made the right choice.
Presidential Shutdown Propaganda via OPM?
Agency heads are pleading President Obama’s case in advance of a shutdown.
Sesame Street, Pakistan: Your Tax Dollars at Work
The Federal government is funding a Pakistan version of Sesame Street for $20 million.
Libya: You Fight Like You Train
Continuing problems with the coalition operation in Libya reinforce an old military adage: You fight like you train.
Wait, I Thought The President Said “No Boots On The Ground” In Libya
Remember when President Obama said there would be “no boots on the ground” in Libya? You didn’t actually believe that, did you?
A Brief History Of Federal Government Shutdowns
History tells us that if there is a shutdown tonight, it will most likely be a short one.
Sleep When You’re Dead and Get Ahead
For a small group of people—perhaps just 1% to 3% of the population—sleep is a waste of time.
Dump Trash at Boehner’s Place
Why in the hell are Federal taxpayers footing the bill for residential trash collection in DC?
Cynical Political Games, Military Pay, And Government Shutdowns
For the past day or so, America’s fighting men have been pawns in a cynical political game.
What Lessons Has The Economy Learned From 2008? Apparently None.
The systemic risks of financial institutions haven’t changed much since 2008.
Thoughts on the Likely Government Shutdown
A government shutdown is not just a hypothetical in a debating contest. It will affect real people.
YouTube as TV Alternative
Video entertainment is moving in two seemingly opposite directions simultaneously.
France Denies Citizenship to Surrogate-Born Twins
France’s top court refused to allow French citizenship for 10-year-old twin girls born to a surrogate mother in the United States.
Judge Sentences Racist Juror to Indefinite Jury Duty
Another bizarre case from the annals of rogue judges and runaway sentencing.
Mighty White of You
Breathless hysteria over the trend toward a less white America misses an important fact: most Hispanics are white.
