Obama to Ignore Immigration Law, Pretend DREAM Act Passed
Frustrated by its inability to get laws passed through Congress, the Obama administration has decided to stop following laws already passed by Congress.
A Comparative Note on Amendment Processes
We, as Americans, tend to have a limited knowledge of the institutional variation that exists across democratic systems around the world.
Is it Too Hard to Amend the Constitution? A Brief Response
Yes, it is too hard to amend. A few quick thoughts on the subject.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Space Ghost Chickens In The Sky Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
President Obama Much Bigger Fan of Executive Power Than Senator Obama
Charlie Savage documents a major shift in Barack Obama’s philosophy of presidential authority.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The It Takes A Village People Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Dershowitz: Zimmerman Arrest Affidavit ‘Irresponsible And Unethical’
Alan Dershowitz says the prosecutor who charged George Zimmerman with second degree murder of Trayvon Martin was “irresponsible and unethical” and politically motivated.
An Observation about SCOTUS, PPACA and Politics
What we are seeing at the moment is the expected political churn that accompanies something as big as the PPACA case
Soldier Reprimanded For Ron Paul Endorsement
A Reserve Specialist who endorsed Ron Paul’s presidential candidacy in uniform will only be reprimanded, not court martialed.
A Moderate Dissent on the Question of Judgment and the Martin Shooting
While I do not support a rush to legal judgment or mob justice, I see no problem in forming opinions.
Barack v. the Robot (Musings on Polls and Etch-a-Sketches)
Why isn’t Obama doing better in the polls and did we just see a Kinsey Gaffe in the wild?
Has National Debt Increased More Under Obama Than Bush?
Obama has borrowed slightly more money in 3 years than Bush did in 8. Does it matter?
Murder or Self-Defense: Florida Case Raises Questions
George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin met on the night of February 27th. Martin died, and a firestorm has erupted.
Shocking Obama Revelations from his Student Days! (Or Something)
It is a curious thing, sometimes, to look at how different people interpret events.
OTB on Colbert
Doug Mataconis’ Thursday posting “Herman Cain Releases Bizarre New Video Involving Apparent Goldfish Murder” got picked up on that night’s edition of The Colbert Report.
Social Science v. Santorum
A study of religiosity and young adults found that those who attend college are actually less likely to experience religious decline than those who do not attend college.
Santorum Wins Three Races Nobody Pays Attention To
Rick Santorum swept three states that are off the media radar screen. Will it revive his campaign?
On Using the US Constitution as a Model
Yes, the US Constitution has been the most successful such document in human history. That does not mean it is a good template for other countries.
The Drumbeat to War With Iran: Take a Stand
We need to have opinions on a subject as serious as war with Iran.
Breaking and Unbreaking News in Twitter Time
Within an hour last evening, I passed along and retracted two breaking news stories on Twitter.
Brokered Convention Fantasy
People who ought to know better are now concocting absurd scenarios to get around a really weak Republican presidential field.
An Alternative View on Gingrich’s Debate ‘Win’
I can’t be the only one who cringed at his applause line: “To take an ex-wife and make it two days before the primary a significant question in a presidential campaign is as close to despicable as anything I can imagine.”
Iowa Caucus: First in the Nation Clown Show
Toby Harnden tweets, “What a debacle for Iowa. Hard to see why candidates should take Iowa caucuses seriously in future.
