Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Are Plea Bargains A Deal With The Devil?
Usually, Defendants plead guilty for perfectly rational reasons.
Far-Reaching Reform On The Table At Debt Negotiations?
There’s apparently a new proposal on the table at the debt negotiations, and it looks very interesting.
Illegal Immigration From Mexico At Lowest Level In Nearly 60 Years
Illegal immigration from Mexico is down substantially, and it has nothing to do with all those anti-immigration laws.
Casey Anthony Trial Got More News Coverage Than GOP Candidates
The biggest news story of the past six weeks was something completely trivial.
The Final Verdict On The 2009 Stimulus: A Failure
President Obama smiled as he signed the 2009 stimulus into law, but the results aren’t anything to smile about.
So Much For “Repeal And Replace”
Whatever happened to the GOP’s promise to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act?
The “14th Amendment Option” And The Imperial Presidency
The so-called “14th Amendment option” to fix the debt ceiling crisis is really just a prescription for an even more powerful Presidency.
Casey Anthony And Some Thoughts On The Criminal Justice System
A Florida jury has found Casey Anthony not guilty of murdering her daughter. The criminal justice system works.
Responsible Governing v. Ideological Purity
What exactly is the GOP trying to accomplish in the debt ceiling negotiations?
Andrew Cuomo To Replace Joe Biden As VP? Don’t Count On It
Will Joe Biden be on the podium with Barack Obama at the 2012 Democratic convention, or will there be a new running mate?
Mississippi Death Row Inmate Cory Maye To Be Freed, Thanks To Radley Balko
Cory Maye has spent ten years on death row after a trial tainted by racism and corruption. In a few days, he will be free.
Liberals Want Justice Ginsburg To Resign Before 2012 Elections?
A few liberal law professors say Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should resign now so President Obama can pick her successor.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn And “Innocent Until Proven Guilty”
Further thoughts on Dominique Strauss-Kahn and our justice system.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Michigan Law Barring Use Of Race In College Admissions
A Federal Appeals Court struck down an Amendment to the Michigan Constitution today as unconstitutional.
In Today’s GOP, Reagan Is A RINO
The Ronald Reagan that Republicans lionize is very different from the one who actually served as 40th President of the United States.
Sarah Palin: The Most Significant Woman Of The Past Decade? Hardly
Just how significant is Sarah Palin in the grand scheme of things?
