Gary Bauer’s Absurd Attempt To Convince Libertarians To Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

A social conservative attempts to argue that same-sex marriage is a threat to liberty, and fails miserably.

Should Your Salary Be Public Knowledge?

Daniel Indiviglio makes “The Case for Making Wages Public: Better Pay, Better Workers.”

NASA Dawn Returns Images Of Vesta Or, The Space Program Is Not Dead

Reports of the death of the space program are greatly exaggerated.

Obama Approval Still In Danger Zone

President Obama is polling at 46.8 percent, below the level needed to win re-election.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption ContestTM

The Debt Ceiling is a Housekeeping Procedure

The House Republicans are functionally insane.

On Debt Deal, Americans Want Compromise Not Grandstanding

Three new polls provide a warning to both sides of the debt negotiations, but mostly to Republicans.

Al Franken Distorts CDC Study to Claim Distortion of Study

Senator Al Franken called Focus on the Family’s Tom Minnery a liar in yesterday’s hearing on DOMA. Franken was the one being dishonest.

With President Obama’s Backing, Senate Takes Up Repeal Of DOMA

It won’t go anywhere this year, but after 15 years someone is finally trying to repeal a bad law.

Will Michele Bachmann’s Migraines Become A Campaign Headache?

Speculation about Michele Bachmann’s health continues.

Quote of the Day – Winklevoss Twins Edition

One of the things you learn as a college president is that if an undergraduate is wearing a tie and jacket on Thursday afternoon at three o’clock, there are two possibilities. One is that they’re looking for a job and have an interview; the other is that they are an a**hole.

Army Personal Blast Sensors

The Army is fielding tiny blast sensors to gauge the effects of explosions on individual soldiers.

Allen West is an Embarrassment

Freshman GOP Representative Allen West is a loose cannon and unfit for office.

Iowa Caucuses In December? Our Broken Primary Scheduling System

Once again, the primary scheduling race is getting ridiculous.

The System Is the Cause of Systemic Failure

To save the world economy and themselves Germany and China must change course.

Post-Gaddafi Libya

Is NATO prepared for what happens when they win?

Gang Of Six Resurrecting The “Grand Bargain”?

The Gang of Six is back together. And they have a plan.

Evidence Of Prosecutorial Misconduct In Casey Anthony Trial

Even if Casey Anthony had been convicted, there’s a good chance she would have won on appeal.

Rupert Murdoch Assaulted in Parliamentary Hearing

Rupert Murdoch was attacked by a man with shaving cream 2 hours into Parliamentary testimony.

Wall Street Journal: The House GOP’s Balanced Budget Amendment Is A Bad Idea

One of the GOP’s staunchest media allies isn’t too impressed with their Balanced Budget Amendment.

The Debate on Taxes Requires Honesty

We need to have a serious debate on taxes and spending. And it would be nice if the debate was honest.

Michele Bachmann’s “Stress-Related” “Incapacitating” Headaches Are Fair Game

A Presidential candidate’s medical condition is entirely relevant to their fitness for office.

New York Times Time-Lapse Video

A video of the New York Times website from September 2010 to July 2011.

Obama White House Fundraising Video a Crime?

Where is the line on using the White House to further the president’s re-election effort?

Can Republicans Govern?

David Brooks is mad as hell and he’s not gonna take it anymore.

A Question for the Business Types in the Audience

A question about borrowing.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Four Dogs Playing Poker Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Eat Your Peas!

If you don’t eat your peas you’ll grow up to be a Congressman!