Obama’s Big Deficit Speech Will Come Without Specific Plan To Cut Deficit
Prepare to be underwhelmed by President Obama’s big deficit speech on Wednesday.
Campaign Donation Disclosure and Incumbent Backlash
Public disclosure of campaign contributions makes it easier for incumbents to pressure backers of their opponent.
The Obama Administration Wants To Read Your Email (Without A Warrant)
The Obama Administration is resisting efforts to expand Fourth Amendment protections to services like Gmail. That’s unfortunate.
Mike Huckabee And The Mystery Of The Destroyed Hard Drives
Why did then-Governor Mike Huckabee’s office destroy all its office hard drives shortly before leaving office?
Gates Hints U.S. Could Stay In Iraq, But It Looks Like The Iraqis Don’t Want Us
Defense Secretary Gates hinted this week that the U.S. would stay in Iraq if the Iraqis wanted. It doesn’t seem like they do.
Are Social Conservatives The Budget Deal Losers?
Did the GOP toss social conservatives under the bus when it gave away the Planned Parenthood rider?
Budget Deal Postmortem: Who Won?, Who Lost?, Does It Matter?
What, if anything, does the budget deal mean for the future?
In The End, It Really Was All About That Planned Parenthood Rider
As yesterday’s budget negotiations began, the GOP had a choice – appease the base, or make a deal. They made the right choice.
Presidential Shutdown Propaganda via OPM?
Agency heads are pleading President Obama’s case in advance of a shutdown.
Sesame Street, Pakistan: Your Tax Dollars at Work
The Federal government is funding a Pakistan version of Sesame Street for $20 million.
Libya: You Fight Like You Train
Continuing problems with the coalition operation in Libya reinforce an old military adage: You fight like you train.
Wait, I Thought The President Said “No Boots On The Ground” In Libya
Remember when President Obama said there would be “no boots on the ground” in Libya? You didn’t actually believe that, did you?
A Brief History Of Federal Government Shutdowns
History tells us that if there is a shutdown tonight, it will most likely be a short one.
Sleep When You’re Dead and Get Ahead
For a small group of people—perhaps just 1% to 3% of the population—sleep is a waste of time.
Dump Trash at Boehner’s Place
Why in the hell are Federal taxpayers footing the bill for residential trash collection in DC?
