Cynical Political Games, Military Pay, And Government Shutdowns
For the past day or so, America’s fighting men have been pawns in a cynical political game.
What Lessons Has The Economy Learned From 2008? Apparently None.
The systemic risks of financial institutions haven’t changed much since 2008.
Thoughts on the Likely Government Shutdown
A government shutdown is not just a hypothetical in a debating contest. It will affect real people.
YouTube as TV Alternative
Video entertainment is moving in two seemingly opposite directions simultaneously.
France Denies Citizenship to Surrogate-Born Twins
France’s top court refused to allow French citizenship for 10-year-old twin girls born to a surrogate mother in the United States.
Judge Sentences Racist Juror to Indefinite Jury Duty
Another bizarre case from the annals of rogue judges and runaway sentencing.
Mighty White of You
Breathless hysteria over the trend toward a less white America misses an important fact: most Hispanics are white.
Samantha Power: Patriot’s Nightmare?
The re-emergence of Obama foreign policy advisor Samantha Power to prominence has brought critics to the forefront
Bristol Palin Paid $262,500 by Candies, 7 Times Amount Spent on Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Bristol Palin was paid $262,500 by Candies Foundation as an anti-teen pregnancy spokesman. That’s 7 times what they spent on teen pregnancy prevention.
Government Shutdown Now Seems Inevitable
There are still three days left, but it’s looking less and less likely that a budget deal will be reached in time to avoid a government shutdown.
Paul Ryan Unveils Plan To Cut Federal Spending By $6 Trillion Over Ten Years
Paul Ryan unveiled an ambitious plan to cut the deficit today. The question is whether it will be the beginning of a debate, or an opportunity for Democratic demagoguery
Fiscal Responsibility on Display in Wisconsin
Apparently in the Walker administration, one need not be qualified to get an $80k/year position.
Terry Jones and What We’re Fighting For
The duty to defend “hateful, extremely disrespectful, and enormously intolerant” expression.
Republicans Losing the Center?
Can a candidate appealing enough to the base to win the Republican nomination beat Obama?
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Kleinfelds of New YorkDelhi Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Incorporation Frustration
You remember how the House GOP was trying to pass laws without the Senate or the President agreeing? Yeah, about that….
