Europe’s Democracy Problem
My latest for The Atlantic: “For Europe, Some Fear a Conflict Between Union and Democracy”
Defense and State Reining in CIA Drone War
The CIA’s drone war in Pakistan has gotten so out of hand that the Pentagon and State Department are reigning it in.
Economy Adds A Mere 80,000 Jobs In October
Another month, another jobs report that makes you go “meh.”
Harassment Allegations Having Little Initial Impact On Herman Cain’s Poll Numbers
So far, Hermain Cain seems to be doing okay in the polls.
Wars and Rumors Of Wars
It’s time for another round of speculation about Iran and its nuclear program.
Cain Accuses Perry Campaign of Smears
It is not unreasonable for Cain to look at the Perry campaign as the source of his current woes.
Political Manipulation of Redistricting in AZ
Governor Brewer (R-AZ) called a special session of the Senate to remove the chair of the independent redistricting commission. She didn’t like the districting map that was produced.
Chris Matthews Writes His Own Books
“I would never let anybody write something for me,” Matthews says. “Why do you think I’m like that? It’s amazing to me that you think I’m some lightweight, glib bullshit artist that has somebody do his work for him. The writing is the hard part, the composition.”
Occupy Oakland Protesters Hit By Mercedes
Two Occupy Oakland protestors were hit by a Mercedes-Benz as they were blocking the street.
Obama’s Poll Rebound: Almost As Many Approve as Disapprove!
By popular demand: An assessment of the latest polling numbers.
A President Shouldn’t Just Rely On Experts
Herman Cain’s promise to rely on “experts” should raise eyebrows everywhere.
Bloomberg: Don’t Blame Banks for Mortgage Crisis
Did Congress cause the mortgage crisis by mandating loans to poor people? No.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Ask Not For Whom The Bell Tolls Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Greece’s Dangerous Gamble
The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.
