10 Felonies in 9 Hours
William Todd committed at least nine felonies in the span of ten hours in Nashville.
Simpsons Home Town: Springfield, Oregon
Shockingly, the “Springfield” in the long-running sittcom “The Simpsons” is Springfield, Oregon, near where creator Matt Groening grew up.
Another Round Of Hand-Wringing Over “Negative Campaigns”
Once again, the punditocracy is bemoaning the rise of so-called “negative campaigning.”
Finally, It’s Caucus Day; Plus, A Prediction
After almost a year of campaigning, it’s finally time for someone to cast a vote.
Mitch McConnell Pulls The Rug Out From Under The House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has set the House GOP adrift.
Woman Claims 13-Year Affair With Herman Cain
Another allegation of sexual wrongdoing for Herman Cain.
Obama at Majority Disapproval; Re-election Likely
51.5 percent of Americans disapprove of President Obama’s job performance. It’s still his race to lose.
Rick Perry Holds Commanding Lead In GOP Race, But Obama Still Competitive In General Election
Is the GOP race really down to just two men at this point?
International Relations Graduate School Pros and Cons
So, you want a career in foreign policy field and are weighing your options….
Debt Deal Winners and Losers
Now that America’s political leadership have probably averted a self-inflicted global economic calamity, it’s time to assess the winners and losers.
Congressional Leadership And Obama Reach Deal To Raise Debt Ceiling
We have a deal in Washington. Now, the leadership just has to make sure it can pass Congress.
Dead Children Make For Bad Laws: The Case Against “Caylee’s Law”
The result in the Casey Anthony case is leading, inevitably, to a host of new proposed laws.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Michigan Law Barring Use Of Race In College Admissions
A Federal Appeals Court struck down an Amendment to the Michigan Constitution today as unconstitutional.
Hybrid Cars, Rare Earth Elements, and Supply
President Obama wants a million hybrid cars on the road by 2015. That’s easier said than done.
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.
Rand Paul Delays Renewal Of PATRIOT Act
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul wants a full debate on the PATRIOT Act. What’s Congress so afraid of?
Rand Paul’s Pointless Gimmick: The Gas Tax Holiday
Rand Paul has borrowed a bad idea from the 2008 Presidential campaign.
Rand Paul: Both Sides Will Have To Compromise To Reach A Budget Deal
One of the Tea Party movement’s favorite Senators used the dreaded c-word.
Ford Stops Making Black Vehicles (Briefly)
Natural disasters in Japan have lessened the supply of pigments necessary to make black paint.
Poker Bots Invade Online Gambling Sites
Automated programs are getting very good at poker and are winning large sums on online gambling sites.
Obama’s State-Level Job Approval Polls And The 2012 Election
A new set of polls from Gallup show that President Obama is still looking good for re-election.
Virginia Families Sue Over Ten Commandments In Classrooms
A county in the far southwest corner of Virginia is the latest battle ground in the ongoing battle over the separation of church and state.
Rand Paul Is Right: End Welfare To Israel, And The Rest Of The World
The debate over Senator Rand Paul’s proposed $500 billion spending cut plan has focused almost exclusively on one issue, and one nation.
Arizona Hates The Constitution, Loves Nullification
Arizona looks to be the latest state to try to revive the discredited doctrine of nullification.
Moast Loathesome Americans
The Beast has released its The 50 Most Loathsome Americans of 2010, which I gather is supposed to be amusing rather than taken seriously.
Idaho Resurrects Discredited Idea Of Nullification In Health Care Reform Battle
Republicans in Idaho are talking about resurrecting the foolish and discredited idea of nullification as a weapon in the fight against ObamaCare.
