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.
Washington Fiddles While Pakistan Burns
While Americans concern themselves with domestic politics and mid-term elections, the situation in Pakistan seems to continue to get worse.
“The Toughest Times Any President Has Ever Faced” ?
In his farewell speech on Friday, Rahm Emanuel said that the Obama Administration had faced tougher times than any previous President. That is a fundamentally absurd idea.
IVF Pioneer Wins Nobel Prize In Medicine
Thirty-two years after the first “Test Tube Baby” was born, the doctor who pioneered the procedure that created her has been recognized with a Nobel Prize.
The Limits Of Non-Violence
Mohandas Ghandi pioneered the idea of non-violent resistance, but there are times and places where non-violence is little more than a ticket to a death camp.
Rick Sanchez: Jon Stewart Is A Bigot And CNN Is Run By Jews
Once again, CNN’s Rick Sanchez discovers that opening his mouth probably wasn’t a good idea.
Obama Beats Hillary, Again
A new Gallup poll shows President Obama beating Hillary Clinton in a hypothetical 2012 Democratic nomination fight. Nobody should be surprised by that.
Palin, Romney Lead In Early GOP 2012 Gallup Poll
Once again, Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin are at the top of the field in the GOP 2012 race, but that may not last forever.
Collegiate Prank Leads To Suicide
Three lives intersected last week at Rutgers University, but one person didn’t make it out alive.
Is This The End Of The GOP’s California Dreamin’ ?
Despite hopes that they could help reverse a 20 year trend, both Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman are beginning to lose ground in their races for statewide office in California.
“ACORN Pimp” James O’Keefe Attempts Bizarre CNN Stunt
The man best known for staging the “Acorn Pimp” videos is back in the news with an even more bizarre story.
Promised U.S. Aid Still Hasn’t Reached Haiti
Nine months after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, more than a billion dollars in reconstruction aid still hasn’t reached the country.
Driving-While-Texting Bans Don’t Work
A new study suggests that laws banning texting while driving don’t actually have any impact on accident rates.
Obama: School Choice For Me, But Not For Thee
President Obama’s recent comments about the D.C. Public Schools should raise a few eyebrows.
Jim DeMint Vows To Shut Down Senate
If South Carolina’s Jim DeMint has his way, the Senate won’t be conducting any business unless he approves of it.
North Korean Palace Intrigue
Kim Jong Il’s reclusive third son is now on a path to inherit leadership of the country founded by his Grandfather.
Biden To Democratic Base: “Stop Whining”
Vice-President Biden has a message for the Democratic base — stop complaining and just support us already.
