Bachmann and the Soviet Union

Does Bachmann think the USSR is on the rise? I expect not, but her defense and fiscal policy skills still need some work.

If It’s August, It Must Be Time For Fake Outrage Over The President’s Vacation

President Obama is back on Martha’ Vineyard for a ten-day vacation. The usual suspects are upset.

Are We Overprotecting Our Kids?

How did we survive without all the molly-codding kids today get?

Education Colleges Academic Slums

Schools of education attract the weakest students and give out the highest grades on campus.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Do You Have Any Grey Poupon? Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Rick Perry: Evolution Just “A Theory That Is Out There”

Like Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry has something to say about evolution today and he handled it very differently.

Star Trek Free Streaming

Every episode of every live action Star Trek series is now free for streaming from Amazon.

Rick Perry’s Crony Capitalism

Rick Perry’s vision of capitalism doesn’t exactly comply with what Adam Smith had in mind.

No One Said There Would Be Reading . . .

Henry Farrell provides his reading list for his fall PhD-level course on institutions and politics at George Washington University.

Huntsman: I Believe in Evolution and Trust Scientists

Jon Huntsman just tweeted, “To be clear. I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy.”

Interview with a One-Year-Old

Arturo Trejo conducts a hard-hitting interview with his son, Jose Luis

US Competitive Balance

Not only is the US outspending all our allies and competitors combined in real dollars on defense, we’re doing so in terms of GDP as well.

Roger Goodell, Benevolent Dictator

Two cases in the news today raise questions about the NFL commissioner’s power.

U.S. Calls For Assad To Step Down In Syria, But Options Are Limited

The U.S. and its allies are calling on Bashar Assad to step down, but there’s little we can do when he says no.

Obama’s Golf Clubs

Michelle needs to stop buying shoes–but Barack’s keeping his golf clubs.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption ContestTM

Four Years Prison For Facebook Posts

British courts are handing out swift and harsh sentences for people involved in last week’s riots, including four-year prison sentences for two 20-somethings for Facebook postings in support of the mayhem.

Americans To The White House: It’s (Still) The Economy, Stupid

President Obama’s job approval numbers are even worse when you just look at the economy.

Trying to State the Texas Jobs Issue as Simply as Possible

What’s the bottom line in the Texas jobs discussion?

Michele Bachmann’s Plan For $2.00 Gas: Another Great Recession?

Michele Bachmann is promising $2.00 gas. Not surprisingly, she has no idea how to achieve this seemingly impossible goal.

Social Security as a Ponzi Scheme

Social Security is like a Ponzi scheme in one way but not in other, more important ones.

Chris Christie Reconsidering A Presidential Run?

Is Chris Christie reconsidering his previous statements about not running for President? More importantly, why are so many Republicans still dissatisfied with the field?

75 Percent of Freshmen Not Ready for College

Most students need remedial classes. Whose fault is that?

Stephen Colbert Treasurer Goes to Rick Perry (with an E)

The treasurer behind “Rick Parry with an ‘A’ for America” has left to work with Rick Perry

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Medicare Spending Has Slowed Significantly Under Obama

For the past 18 months, Medicare spending has slowed down considerably – especially compared to the private sector.

A Boy Named Stilgherrian

When one adopts a one-word pseudo-elfin name, one might expect a spot of trouble

Perry Opens Wide Lead (in Rasmussen Poll)

Do we have a new frontrunner in the race for the Republican nomination?

Rasmussen: Perry 29% Romney 18% Bachmann 13%

The first poll in the wake of Michele Bachmann’s victory at Ames and Rick Perry’s entry into the race shows a brand new frontrunner

Paul Ryan For President?

Some Republicans apparently still aren’t satisfied with the 2012 field.

Media Ignorance: Dog Bites Man

Political journalists are asking clumsy, ignorant, and intolerant questions. Film at 11.

Perry v. W

An Open Letter to Sarah Palin Supporters

Comparing Bachmann and Palin in regards to managing the media.

Sarah Palin’s Media Paranoia Victimizes An Innocent Reporter

Sarah Palin’s paranoia about the media was on full display during her recent visit to Iowa.