Why Do Dictators Like Kim Jong Un Bother To Hold Fake Elections?
Why do dictators feel the need to pretend that they have the consent of the people over whom they rule?
Supreme Court Declines To Hear About “I ♥ Boobies” Bracelets
The Supreme Court turns down a case dealing with student’s First Amendment rights.
‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere of ‘Band of Brothers’ Fame Dead at 90
Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.
Rand Paul The GOP Frontrunner?
Calling anyone a front-runner in a race where we’re still two years away from anyone casting votes is silly. Nonetheless, Rand Paul is an interesting guy to watch for those wondering if the GOP has actually changed.
Divisions in Crimea
Crimea is more divided than Russia would have the world believe. Plus: the Crimean government has no legitimacy at the moment.
Rand Paul Wins Meaningless Straw Poll For Second Year
The votes are in. And the outcome is meaningless.
Millennials Lean Left, But Reject Political Parties
Young voters reject political parties to a greater extent than other voters, but on policy issues they trend Democratic
If Benghazi Doesn’t Damage Hillary Clinton Politically, What Would?
Is there anything that could stop the Clinton juggernaut?
Overselling the Stakes in Crimea
My first piece for The Hill, “Crimea is not Armageddon,” posted this morning.
Appeals Court: Upskirt Photos Not Illegal Because Legislature Didn’t Make Them Illegal
From Massachusetts, a ruling that might make little sense to the lay person but which seems to be right on the law.
Western ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine Don’t Say What Commentators Think
The Budapest Memorandums pertain solely to nuclear attacks.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The I Went To The Animal Fair Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Preliminary Thoughts on the Ukraine Situation
Russian invasion or legitimate secessionist movement? And does it matter?
Sochi Mascots Ride Tank
Russian militarism in Ukraine has undone any public relations benefits of the Sochi Olympics.
