Oil Hits $100 Per Barrel: Is The U.S. Economy Hanging In The Balance?

The continuing chaos in Libya could have a serious impact on the U.S. economy, especially if it spreads to other oil producing nations.

Obama Administration Will No Longer Defend DOMA In Court

Huge news in the marriage equality debate today as the Obama Administration has decided not to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court anymore.

Scott Walker Didn’t Campaign On This

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker did not campaign on the union-busting package he’s proposing now.

Federal Union Protection Laws Could Penalize Wisconsin

Federal laws designed to protect unions add yet another wrinkle to the Wisconsin standoff.

What Should The U.S. Do About Libya? Most Americans Say Nothing

Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle for the U.S. to do “something” about the situation in Libya. It would be better if we didn’t get involved.

Affordable Care Act Ruled Constitutional

The Affordable Care Act has been ruled Constitutional in Holder v. Mead.

The Free Market and Unions

Wisconsin Protesters Bizarro Tea Party?

Is Jon Stewart a useful idiot?

Disaggregating the Conversation about Wisconsin

There are a lot of issues on the table, so to speak, in the WI situation. Here I try to entangle them a bit.

Poll: Majority Opposes Laws Restricting Public Employee Unions

A new national poll suggests that moves to restrict the collective bargaining rights of public sector unions are not popular with the public at large:

Under Obama, Taxes Are Lower Than Ever

Since Barack Obama took office, federal taxes have been lower for pretty much everyone.

Libyan Ambassador To U.S. Calls For Action Against Libya

Calls are growing for outside intervention in Libya but it’s unclear what can, or should, be done.

Scott Brown: I’m Not A Tea Party Candidate

Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown was a Tea Party darling when he picked up Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat last year, but he’s not embracing the movement as he prepares to run for re-election next year.

Somali Pirates Kill Four Americans

Four U.S. citizens on a yacht hijacked by Somali pirates last week are dead. American military have killed the pirates.

Wisconsin Teachers and Average Pay

Should public schoolteachers make more money than the people paying their salaries?

Wisconsin Police and Firefighters Didn’t Endorse Walker

Of the 314 police and firefighter unions in Wisconsin, only four endorsed Scott Walker.

WSJ Drops Honorifics For Sports Pages

The Wall Street Journal is joining the modern era and dropping the practice of referring to people as “Mr.” and “Ms.” But only on the sports pages.

Gaddafi Fatwa Issued by Leading Muslim Cleric

Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi has issued a fatwa against Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.

Are Wisconsin Public Servants Overpaid?

Contrary to some assertions, Wisconsin public servants are not better compensated than their private sector counterparts.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Dork from Ork Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Coffee Consumption: Me vs. The World

I drink more coffee a month than the average person does a year. Indeed, I easily go through more than the 12 kilograms that represents the top end of the scale.

Taxes At An All-Time Low; Deficits At An All-Time High

The drive to cut taxes is at the heart of the budget mess.

An Observation/Question on the Situation in Wisconsin

Why not include police, firefighters and state troopers in the ban on collective bargaining?

Retirement: No Good Options

We can’t rely on private companies, the stock market, or the taxpayers to maintain our lifestyle in our golden years.