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.
The New York Times Discovers That Corporate Speech Isn’t A Bad Idea After All
New York Times writer Adam Liptak discovers that a Supreme Court decision protecting “corporate speech” might not be a bad thing considering that he works for a corporation.
David Cameron: Gordon Brown Involved In Deal To Release Lockerbie Bomber
British Prime Minister David Cameron has made public documents which confirm his predecessors role in the release of the man convicted of bringing down Pan Am Flight 103.
The Leftward Drift Of The Democratic Party
Oddly, the Democratic Party seems to be responding to the 2010 midterms by moving further left.
Stop Us Before We Eat Again: The Case Against Food Paternalism
They’re from the government, and they’re here to take that tasty snack out of your hands.
Mubarak Out? Yes, But Not Necessarily Right Away
Hosni Mubarak may hang on to some semblance of power longer than many expected in the middle of last weeks chaos, mostly because there are few other alternatives right now.
The “Social Responsibility” Of Business Is To Earn A Profit
President Obama is telling business they have a social responsibility to invest in America. He’s wrong.
Reflections On Ronald Reagan At 100
Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 today. Here are some thoughts on his legacy.
Sarah Palin Puts Some Words Together About Egypt
Sarah Palin said something about the crisis in Egypt, but it’s not at all clear what she meant.
Remembering Reagan, Palin Paints A Dark Picture Of America’s Future
Sarah Palin spoke about Ronald Reagan last night, but seems to have forgotten the optimism that is part of The Gipper’s legacy.
Did Obama Sell Out Our Closest Ally To Get New START?
A new Wikileaks revelation indicates that the U.S. may have paid a heavy price to get a deal on New START.
An Intelligence Failure In The Middle East?
Some in Washington are claiming the intelligence community missed the warning signs of unrest in Tunisia and Egypt in what looks like little more than an effort to create scapegoats if things go wrong.
Rand Paul Is Right: End Welfare To Israel, And The Rest Of The World
The debate over Senator Rand Paul’s proposed $500 billion spending cut plan has focused almost exclusively on one issue, and one nation.
Virginia Thomas Now Lobbying Members Of Congress, So What?
Virginia Thomas’s political activism is once again a political issue.
Unemployment Rate At Lowest Level Since 2009, Job Growth Still Anemic
The January jobs report is, in a word, disappointing.
Obama Administration Discussing Plans For Mubarak’s Departure
The end game in Egypt may be beginning.
