OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Fox News Frankenstein

Fox News chairman Roger Ailes has come to regret the direction he took the network after the 2008 election.

A Salient Fact About US-Israeli Relations (Several Billion, in Fact)

The US-Israeli relationship is not one of equals.

Does Tim Pawlenty Have A Willie Horton Problem?

Tim Pawlenty may face trouble from a pardon he issued while he was Governor of Minnesota.

Obama Reiterates Statements On Israeli-Palestinian Talks In AIPAC Speech

President Obama doubled down in his speech before this year’s AIPAC conference. Why he did so only he understands.

2012 isn’t 1992

Some think that 2012 will be like 1992. However, that analogy is problematic.

Internet Commenters Are Us?

Amy Myers, the sophomore who challenged Michele Bachmann to a debate on the Constitution, has been the target of vile comments on the Internet.

Congress Credit Application Denied

“Our records indicate that your annual income for the 2011 taxable year was $2,170,000,000,000. You have requested a credit limit of $17,000,000,000,000. These figures exceed the American Public’s guidelines for credit issuance”

Red Bull’s Billionaire Maniac

Business Week has a fascinating profile of Dietrich Mateschitz, whom they dub “Red Bull’s Billionaire Maniac.”

Mitch Daniels Won’t Run in 2012

Mitch Daniels, the candidate of George Will and a host of mainstream Republicans hoping for something better in 2012, has announced he will not be running for president in 2012.

Obama Administration Tells Congress War Powers Act Doesn’t Apply To Libya Mission

The Obama Administration is offering an odd explanation for why it doesn’t need to comply with the War Powers Act.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Night Recap Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Why Would Any Sane Person Run For President?

Yea you get to live in a nice house for a few years if you win, but why would any normal human being put themselves through a campaign for President?

Republicans 2012: Who Else Might Run?

With the customary hand-wringing over the low quality of the presidential field well underway, the corollary pining for other candidates to join the race is starting.

A Nations of Immigrants with a Dumb Immigration Policy

Canada is much friendlier than the United States with regard to immigration.

Rapture is Bunk

The Rapture has no biblical foundation and was made up by a 15-year-old girl in 1830.

Don’t Blame Obama For The Death Of The War Powers Act

It has now been 60 days since American involvement in Libya commenced. Congress has failed to act, and that’s their fault.

Gallup Poll Finds Majority Support For Same-Sex Marriage

We’ve reached a turning point in the debate over same-sex marriage.

Why 2012 Republican Field is So Weak

The Republican candidates of 2012 are so weak because of GOP losses in 2004 and 2006 Senate and gubernatorial races.

Jon Huntsman’s New Hampshire Debut

Jon Huntsman made his first stop in New Hampshire as he explores a presidential bid. So far, so good.

Willie Nelson Endorses Gary Johnson – No, Dennis Kucinich – For President

Willie Nelson is torn between Gary Johnson and Dennis Kucinich.