Obama’s New National Security Team?
While no official announcements have been made, President Obama’s second term national security team appears to be taking shape.
House And Senate Incumbent Re-Election Rates Top 90%
If you’re a Member of Congress, the odds are pretty good that you’re going to stay one.
US Government Spying on Innocent Citizens, Just In Case
Remember when the Bush administration was spying on calls Americans made overseas without a warrant? Those were the good old days.
Richard Lugar’s Valedictory Remarks
Richard Lugar puts in a word for compromise and good governance on his way out of the Senate.
Generals Live Like Kings
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is bemused that the generals who worked for him lived more lavish lifestyles than he did.
Veterans Write Shitty Novels, Too
It’s okay to criticize military veterans–even if you never served in the military.
Green Eyeshade War
Will a disagreement over accounting rules increase the bad feelings between China and the U. S.?
A Map Is Worth A Thousand Votes
Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.
Republicans Ignoring Political Reality In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
From a political point of view, the GOP’s position on taxes makes no sense at all.
DOMA, Double Standards, and the Military
Couples of the same sex can marry at the West Point chapel, they’re treated much differently under the Defense of Marriage Act.
Coaching Through Tragedy
How two head coaches got struggling NFL teams ready to play one day after the shocking death of a teammate.
Global Trends 2030
The National Intelligence Council has released its quadrennial strategic forecast, Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.
Republicans Will Cave On Tax Hikes For High Income Earners
Whether it comes now or in January, President Obama is going to win the tax debate.
Poll: Americans Support Sacrifice For Others, Not Themselves
A new poll finds strong support for raising taxes on other people and staunch opposition to cutting programs that benefit themselves.
Pete Dawkins, Most Accomplished Heisman Winner Ever
The title of most impressive Heisman winner of all time goes to Pete Dawkins, who won the award in 1958.
Sophomore Johnny Manziel First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy
Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy last night, becoming the first “freshman” to do so.
Dallas Cowboys Tragedy: Josh Brent Kills Jerry Brown in Drunken Crash
Another week, another innocent person killed by an NFL player.
George Zimmerman Files Defamation Suit Against NBC
George Zimmerman’s attorneys have filed a defamation lawsuit against NBC News.
Pennsylvania Considers Electoral College Reform
Pennsylvania Republicans want to do the right thing for the wrong reason.
