US Intelligence Drowning In Information
The US intelligence community has more information at its disposal than ever. Unfortunately, it can’t efficiently process it and make the necessary connections.
Why The GOP Is Likely To Lose The Political Fight Over The Cordray Appointment
The GOP is at a distinct disadvantage in the political fight over President Obama’s Recess Appointment of Richard Cordray to head the CFPB.
The GOP’s Ridiculous Appeasement Argument
To Republicans, even thinking about engaging in diplomacy is enough to accuse the President of appeasement.
The Republican Candidates And The Separation Of Church And State
The Republican candidates for President are blurring what should be a pretty clear line.
The War In Iraq Is Finally Over
After 3,193 days and more than 4,000 lives, the American war in Iraq is officially at an end.
The Truth About The Coming “Cuts” To Defense Spending
Don’t believe the fear mongering about the coming decreases in the growth of defense spending.
The Ridiculous “Who Lost Egypt?” Argument
There’s a little historical revisionism going on on the right.
Blaming Grover Norquist
Grover Norquist has become the target of blame for problems that are far more deep than just one man.
Did Congress Declare Pizza A Vegetable? Not Really
Another meme debunked, plus some thoughts on policy.
The GOP’s Bizarre Iowa Debate/Forum/Church Revival Meeting
Did you know there was another GOP debate last night? Well, you didn’t miss much.
ACORN Behind Occupy Movement, Right Wing Media Charges
Unnamed “sources” claim that ACORN is somehow behind Occupy Wall Street and its offshoots.
Republicans Bash Obama For Doing What Bush Wanted To Do In Iraq
President Obama is being attacking from the right for following through on a policy decision made by his Republican predecessor.
Obama’s Teleprompter Has, Ridiculously, Become A Republican Campaign Issue
Barack Obama uses a teleprompter. This is not a big deal.
Signs Your Sign Will Go Viral
A cute protest sign based on a blog quip has created a minor internet sensation.
Media Coverage of the Candidates
Rick Perry has gotten the most and best coverage thus far in the campaign. President Obama has gotten mostly negative coverage.
Rick Perry Playing The Sarah Palin “Victim Card”
Rick Perry seems to be picking up where Sarah Palin left off.
The End Of The Road For Rick Perry?
Rick Perry’s campaign isn’t dead by any means, but he needs to turn things around soon.
Wall Street Won’t Fix Our Problems
American has real economic and social problems. But the solution in on Capitol Hill, not Wall Street.
Rick Perry’s Immigration Problem Isn’t Going Away
Rick Perry has serious problems with what people think about his immigration position.
Occupy Wall Street Dirty Hippie Meme Won’t Go Away
Even those sympathetic to the causes are frustrated with the squalor and other negative externalities of the protests.
The Incoherent Agenda Of Occupy Wall Street
Judging them by their own manifesto, the Occupy Wall Street protesters are pretty silly people.
Occupy Wall Street Not Our Arab Awakening
A meme is emerging that the Occupy Wall Street protests are America’s version of the Arab Awakening. That meme must die.
Fact Checking Mitt Romney’s Claim That the President Has “Apologized For America”
During last night’s debate, Mitt Romney repeated a charge that has become part of the conservative zeitgeist. But is it true?
FBI Using Anti-Muslim Literature To Train Counterterroism Agents
The FBI has been using some odd materials to train its counterterrorism agents.
Emails Reveal White House Pressure To Approve Solyndra Loan
Despite previous denials, the White House did in fact intervene in the approval process for a loan to Solyndra.
White House Officials Upset That Republicans Playing Politics Interfered With Their Attempt To Play Politics
The White House is still smarting over the fact that they got burned by John Boehner, again.
Birth Of A Bad Blog Meme Or, Why Are Some People Laughing At “Green Aliens”?
It pays to read a scientific study before commenting on it.
Social Security as a Ponzi Scheme
Social Security is like a Ponzi scheme in one way but not in other, more important ones.
Is Ames Straw Poll Meaningless? Or is it Iowa?
The Ames Straw Poll is like the first scrimmage of NFL training camp.
Rick Perry Is A Tenth Amendment Hypocrite
First it was same-sex marriage, now it’s a abortion. Rick Perry hasn’t met a Constitutional Amendment usurping state power he doesn’t like.
The Debt Ceiling and the Imperial Presidency
Congress failing to raise the debt ceiling would involve abrogating an enormous amount of power to the Executive.
Michele Bachmann’s Husband is Gay Meme
I’ve been hearing whispers that Michele Bachmann’s husband, Marcus, is gay for a while. It’s now exploding into a full-on meme.
Where Are The Rational People In The Debt Ceiling Debate?
The participants in the debt negotiations are being led by constituencies that have little interest in compromise.
White House Rejects “14th Amendment Option” On Debt Ceiling
The White House has apparently rejected using a tortured interpretation of the 14th Amendment to deal with the debt ceiling debate.
Oral History, Confidentiality, and the Courts
The Obama Justice Department is siding against historians trying to protect the confidentiality of their sources.
Is The Debt Ceiling Unconstitutional?
Does a little known provision in the 14th Amendment make the entire debt ceiling debate irrelevant?
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.
Samuel L. Jackson Reads “Go The Fuck To Sleep”
Samuel L. Jackson was the natural choice for the audio book version of Go The Fuck to Sleep.
Herman Cain’s Silly Idea And The Silly “Read The Bill” Meme
Herman Cain says he wouldn’t sign any bill longer than three pages. It’s a line that will get him applause, but it’s totally impractical.
Republican Field Not Weak As You Think
The GOP doesn’t have a charismatic superstar waiting in the wings. That’s okay.
