Palin and History

Palin has some odd things to say about US history.

Wage Growth Over Past Ten Years Worse Than During Great Depression

The jobs market has been weak for much longer than just the past two years.

Jack Kevorkian Dead at 83

Jack Kevorkian, the man who’s illegal assisted suicide rampage earned him the nickname “Dr. Death,” has died.

Job Growth Weakens, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 9.1%

After several months where it seemed like things were turning around, the May jobs report was depressingly bad.

Unemployment and Presidential Elections

Unemployment was high when Barack Obama took office and it’s gotten substantially higher. Does that mean he won’t get re-elected?

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The French Connection Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Sixth Circuit Hears Oral Argument In Affordable Care Act Lawsuit

Another appellate panel heard arguments on the Constitutionality of the health care reform law this week.

Mitt Romney: Defender of the Free Market

To the shock of no one, Mitt Romney announced his bid for the GOP presidential nomination today.

It is all about Taxes

The main issue, above all else, is taxes.

There’s More Than One Kind of Anthropogenic Climate Change

Is China’s drought caused by human action?

One of the Many Problems of the Health Care Debate

We need to stop talking as if the Medicare debate is a question of the Ryan Plan v. the Status Quo.

The Eurozone Crisis Won’t Just Go Away

Despite what appear to be the fond hope of European central bankers that it will just all go away, something needs to be done. But what?

Racial Gerrymandering and Idiots

Cynthia Tucker regrets her support for majority-minority districts.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption ContestTM

Economic Horror Show

And even more bad news.

Federal Workers Paid More Than Governors

Upwards of 77,000 federal employees make more than the governors of the states in which they live, the Congressional Research Service reports.

Shaquille O’Neal Retires via Twitter

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has announced his retirement after 19 years as a pro. On Twitter.

We Are On the Verge of Great, Great Depression

All in all, not looking like it will be a fun summer.

Sarah Palin Adds South Carolina To Itinerary, And The Press Continues To Follow

Sarah Palin will be heading to yet another important primary state while insisting she isn’t running for President yet. And the press follows her like a lonely puppy.

Romney Leads Among Iowa Republicans, Cain And Palin Tied For Second

The battle of Iowa is beginning with Mitt Romney in the lead, but Herman Cain and Sarah Palin aren’t far behind.

The Military Still Runs Egypt

Remember Egypt?

SFC Leroy Arthur Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient

Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry will become the ninth Medal of Honor recipient for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan–and one of only two who lived to tell the tale.

F-16s Scramble Over Reclined Airline Seat

A passenger started a fight over a reclined airplane seat, causing fighter planes to scramble.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month

President Obama has issued a Proclamation designating June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people.”

The EPA and Mining Jobs

In an op-ed in The Hill titled “Enviro elitists keep America unemployed,” Rick Manning of Americans for Limited Government argues that one factor behind the anemic jobs picture is the onerous regulatory environment.

Is Rep. Anthony Weiner Guilty Or Just Very, Very Stupid?

It’s just about time to schedule the piteous press conference.