Lesbian Marine Waitress Lied About Tip Story
Recently, a waitress and former Marine drew an outpouring of sympathy after claiming a religious couple left a message insulting her lifestyle instead of a tip.
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
On Iran, Diplomacy Beats Containment, And Containment Is Smarter Than Military Action
There are many choices in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program there are many choices, but some are better than others.
Peter Higgs Not Productive Enough for Today’s Academy?
Nobel physicist Peter Higgs says he could not make it in academia today.
Bugatti Veyron Close-out Sale
Legendary Italian auto maker Bugatti is discontinuing the Veyron and needs to remove the remaining inventory at the ridiculously low price of $1.3 million.
Republicans Teaching Candidates How To Talk To Women
Much like the guy who’s afraid to talk to girls in High School, Republicans don’t seem to know how to talk to women. But their problems are actually bigger than that.
Biden: U.S. Won’t Recognize China’s New Air Defense Zone
The U.S. position on China’s new air defense zone is exceedingly clear. The question is where it goes from here.
November Jobs Report Stronger Than Expected
Some good numbers for November in the Jobs report, but questions about the future remain.
Nelson Mandela Dies At 95
The most important leader to come out of Africa in the 20th Century, and perhaps in all of history, has died.
Happy Repeal Day!
80 years ago, Prohibition ended. However, we are still making the same mistakes that were made from 1920 to 1933.
Revised GDP Figures Show Strong Growth, Until You Look At The Details
3.6% GDP growth in the 3rd Quarter, but the devil is in the details.
Elizabeth Warren: I’m Not Running For President In 2016
The junior Senator from Massachusetts has promised to serve her entire six-year term.
No Fighter Escorts For Santa
You know the Defense budget is getting tight when we can’t spare a few measly fighter planes to escort an imaginary character.
Bashir-Palin vs. Limbaugh-Fluke
Marin Bashir’s ugly comments about Sarah Palin are being compared to Rush Limbaugh’s ugly comments about Sandra Fluke.
Less Than 1/3 Of Young Uninsureds Say They Will Sign Up For ObamaCare
Millenials don’t seem very concerned about signing up for ObamaCare, and they’re not very thrilled with Obama at the moment either.
American Public Prefers A Less Interventionist U.S. Foreign Policy
A new poll finds the American public far less supportive of the idea of the U.S. as the world’s policeman.
Most Commonly Awarded Grade At Harvard Is An ‘A’
Is Harvard University the Lake Wobegon of the Ivy League or are Harvard students really that smart?
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Two Wild Turkeys of Finger Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
The Beginning Of The End Of Waiters and Waitresses?
Technology is about the way you order in your local restaurant.
Supreme Court Declines To Hear Case Dealing With State Taxation Of Internet Sales
The Supreme Court may have just given a boost to those who want to subject online sales to the same sales taxes as in-person sales.
Conservative Group Calls For Boycott Of Radio Shack For Not Using “Christmas” In Ads
It’s the return of the most absurd meme of all time.
Administration Claims Success In Effort To Fix ObamaCare Website, But Victory Far From Clear
The Federal Exchange website seems to be functioning better, but many questions about implementation of the PPACA remain to be answered.
Time To Welcome Our Amazon Delivery Drone Overlords?
Jeff Bezos’s latest idea may never get off the ground, but it sure is interesting.
Democrats Dominate List Of Most Vulnerable Senate Seats In 2014
The 7 seats most likely to switch parties are held by Democrats.
Is The Tech Bubble Returning?
Some signs from Silicon Valley seem to indicate that the heady days of the 90s Tech Bubble are returning.
