Duck Dynasty, “Free Speech,” And The Culture Of Perpetual Outrage
“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.
War On Christmas Update: Dreaming Of A White Santa And Jesus Edition
The Fox News Channel created “War On Christmas” officially entered the absurd zone last week.
Time To Play “Let’s Make A Deal” With Edward Snowden?
Without a deal of some kind, it’s quite likely that Edward Snowden will remain beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement or some time to come.
Paul Ryan And Patty Murray Reach Budget Deal, But Can It Pass Congress?
A budget deal has been reached, now it has to get through both Chambers of Congress.
On Mandela, Some Conservatives Get It And Others Quite Obviously Don’t
Some on the American right have a very odd view of both Nelson Mandela and the Apartheid regime he fought against.
Lesbian Marine Waitress Lied About Tip Story
Recently, a waitress and former Marine drew an outpouring of sympathy after claiming a religious couple left a message insulting her lifestyle instead of a tip.
Is The Tech Bubble Returning?
Some signs from Silicon Valley seem to indicate that the heady days of the 90s Tech Bubble are returning.
White House Photographers Bristle At Lack Of Access
Another conflict between the Obama Administration and a news media that is frustrated about the extent they are being controlled by being refused access.
Political Impact Of Filibuster Changes Will Be Minimal To Non-Existent
Yesterday’s change to the filibuster rule is likely to have little impact outside the beltway and the political chattering class.
The Cuccinelli Blame Game And The GOP Civil War
Accusations of blame are already being tossed around about why Republicans lost in Virginia, and they mirror a broader debate in the Republican Party nationally.
Immigration Reform Returning From The Dead?
Could Congress actually pass some form of immigration reform before the midterms? Don’t bet on it just yet.
Boy Scout Leaders Destroy Ancient Rock Formation
Two Boy Scout leaders toppled a rock formation at Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park that dates to the Jurassic period.
Veterans Didn’t Like Being Used As Republican Political Props Yesterday
The presence of politicians like Sarah Palin at yesterday’s “Million Veteran March” was not appreciated by the people who organized the protest.
Monumental Silliness
One cannot support the shutdown tactic and then be outraged that part of the government is shutdown.
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
Monkey Cage Moving to Washington Post
The award-winning political science group blog The Monkey Cage is moving under the masthead of the Washington Post:
Don’t Support the Troops?
Virginia Tech English prof Steven Salaita implores us to “Stop saying ‘support the troops.'”
Just Say No To A Constitutional Convention
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn is the latest conservative to endorse the foolish idea of a Constitutional Convention.
William P. Clark, Reagan National Security Advisor, Dead at 81
Bill Clark, who served as National Security Advisor and Interior Secretary under Ronald Reagan, has died at 81.
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