Michele Bachmann’s Husband is Gay Meme
I’ve been hearing whispers that Michele Bachmann’s husband, Marcus, is gay for a while. It’s now exploding into a full-on meme.
Directors as Auctioneers: A Guide To Revlon-Land
Stephen Bainbridge has a new e-book out about a 25-year-old Delaware Supreme Court case.
Debt Ceiling Concerns: Much Ado about Nothing?
Should we assume that a deal will eventually be struck and simply stop paying attention to the debt ceiling debate?
Dayton Surrenders in Minnesota Shutdown
Mark Dayton is willing to give in to key Republican demands to end a two-week shutdown. Will it be enough?
Roger Clemens Mistrial
A mistrial has been ruled in the Roger Clemens perjury trial and the judge may rule that a retrial would constitute double jeopardy.
GOP In Danger Of Losing The P.R. War Over Debt, Spending, And Taxes?
If you look at the polls, the GOP has several things to be concerned about in the debate over the debt ceiling.
Obama Walks Out of Talks Saying ‘Don’t Call My Bluff’
President Obama has walked out of negotiations on the debt ceiling with an agreement is nowhere in sight.
Harvard Researchers: Take Obese Kids Away From Their Parents
Should the state be able to take your kid away if he gets too fat?
Star Of “Sister Wives” To Challenge Constitutionality Of Utah’s Anti-Polygamy Law
The star of a controversial reality show about polygamy is suing to have Utah’s law that makes his living arrangement illegal struck down.
New Book Criticizes Old War College
Howard Wiarda’s book on the National War College is based on his experiences from 1991 to 1996.
Romney, Bachmann Lead GOP Field, Obama Leads All GOP Candidates
For the moment, the GOP race looks like a race between Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann, which should make Romney happy
Business, the GOP, and the Debt Ceiling
The GOP’s debt ceiling stance appears to be making some in business uneasy.
Netflix Raising Prices 60 Percent
Netflix will charge $7.99 for streaming video; it’s now a $2 add-on.
Government Debt is Currently Cheaper Than Cash
Right now, it’s more prudent for the Federal government to borrow money than to pay cash.
A Home Is A Lousy Investment (Unless You Need A Place to Live)
Two economists look at a 30 year investment in a home versus putting the same money in the stock market.
McConnell Solves Debt Ceiling Standoff?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has proposed a simple deal to break the impasse on the debt ceiling: Cede power to raise the ceiling to the president, with a few minor caveats.
Even If There’s No Default, There Will Still Be Pain
The idea that we can avoid the consequences of failing to raise the debt ceiling is patently absurd.
Where Are The Rational People In The Debt Ceiling Debate?
The participants in the debt negotiations are being led by constituencies that have little interest in compromise.
Why Do We Even Have A Debt Ceiling Law?
Based on its history, the debt ceiling law may be the most pointless statute in the entire U.S. Code.
