American Doctor Told He’s No Longer a Citizen

A bureaucratic nightmare.

Europe Becoming Poorer?

The Eurozone is falling further behind the United States.

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States, the Feds, and Revenue Transfers

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

A Stew of Stupidity

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

Debt Ceiling Deal Reached ‘in Principle’

We almost wrecked the economy . . . for this?

The Retirement Age

France shines new light on an old problem.

SOTU 2023: Normal vs Crazy

The state of the union is . . . not good.

Tabby Thursday

A little debt ceiling, a little higher ed, and other misc delights.

Religious Accommodations and Slippery Slopes

Where do we draw the line?

A Thought or Two on Negotiating the Debt Limit

The Biden administration has a point.

Zealots and Pluralists

A moderate Republican almost diagnoses the problem.

Voters Don’t Want Biden or Trump to Run in 2024

Americans want some new choices.

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Americans Pay More in Taxes than We Spend on Food, Clothing, and Medicine

Is that right? If so, is it reasonable?

Minority Rule in a Winner-Take-All System

How long can the unsustainable be sustained?

The House Republicans Lost Because They Deserved To Lose

Thanks to their own ineptitude, House Republicans suffered a big defeat this week. They totally deserved it.

Mitch McConnell Pulls The Rug Out From Under The House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has set the House GOP adrift.

Republicans Turning On Their Own Amidst Payroll Tax Fiasco

Some Republicans are starting to realize just how badly the House GOP has messed up this time.

How The House Republicans Completely Mishandled The Payroll Tax Cut Debate

The House GOP doesn’t seem to have any idea what it’s doing right now.

Social Security Isn’t ‘Cash Negative’ – We Are

Social Security outlays are exceeding its income. Is that really a problem?

CNN/Tea Party Debate: Rick Perry Gets Hit From All Sides

The Texas Governor was taking it from all sides at last night’s Tea Party Debate.

Rick Perry Walks Back Social Security Rhetoric

In five days, Rick Perry has gone from calling Social Security a “monstrous lie” to saying we need to have a conversation about fixing it.

Is Social Security A Ponzi Scheme?

Whether it’s a “Ponzi Scheme” or not, Social Security has serious systemic problems that must be addressed.

Rick Perry And The Third Rail of American Politics

Rick Perry took a stroll down the third rail of American politics last night.

Past Comments On Social Security Could Pose Problems For Rick Perry

Rick Perry’s big mistake may have been putting his opinions about Social Security on paper.

Rick Perry: Social Security Is “A Monstrous Lie”

Rick Perry placed his cowboy boots firmly on the third rail of American politics.

Rubio’s Speech

Rubio may be wowing conservatives audience, but is his rhetoric grounded in reality?

S&P Debt Downgrade Leads To Same Old Washington Blame Game

The immediate reaction among the political class to the debt downgrade was the play the same old stupid games.

Responsible Governing v. Ideological Purity

What exactly is the GOP trying to accomplish in the debt ceiling negotiations?

The Balanced Budget Amendment Is A Bad Idea

House and Senate Republicans are pushing a Balanced Budget Amendment. It sounds like a good idea, but it isn’t.