More on the Federalist Papers as the Rosetta Stone for the Constitution
There are a number of problems with the notion that the Federalist Papers provide a perfect guide to the Constitution.
Austerity And Pessimism Won’t Win Elections
Optimism sells. Someone should remind the GOP of this fact.
Facts, RIP
Rex Huppke reports, “Facts died Wednesday, April 18, after a long battle for relevancy with the 24-hour news cycle, blogs and the Internet.”
Old European Resentments and Prejudices Resurfacing
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti admits that the fight over the eurozone crisis is opening some old wounds.
Apple Worth More Than Greece (Well, Not Really)
The combined value of Apple’s stock is more than the GDP of some countries.
Would Americans Be Healthier If They Spent More On Food?
Are their cultural reasons for America’s obesity problem?
Does America Spend More Than Next 10 Nations Combined on Defense?
A Washington Post fact check calls this “true but false.”
Time’s 2011 Person Of The Year: “The Protester”
Time Magazine has chosen “The Protester” as its Person Of The Year. Let the outrage ensue.
Things Aren’t As Bad As You Think
Despite our rather obvious problems, we’re in great shape compared to the rest of the developed world and, especially, to even our fairly recent ancestors.
Eurozone Too Big To Save?
“The debt crisis is burrowing ever deeper, like a worm, and is now reaching Germany.”
Foreign Policy Mostly Missing From Republican Race
The Republican candidates for President have been mostly silent about foreign policy issues. That changes starting tonight.
Republican Candidates To Europe: Drop Dead
Last night, most of the leading Republican candidates for President acted as if Europe was on another planet.
Why More Americans Don’t Major in Math and Science
A dwindling proportion of students are majoring in STEM fields. They’re likely making the wise choice.
Greek Prime Minister to Resign
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation’s new coalition government is decided
Economy Adds A Mere 80,000 Jobs In October
Another month, another jobs report that makes you go “meh.”
Greece’s Dangerous Gamble
The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.
Taxing The Rich Won’t Alleviate Income Inequality
Increasing taxes on the rich may be a fiscal policy worth talking about, but it won’t make the poor richer.
Eurozone’s Perpetual Crisis
European leaders continue to kick the can down the road on a crisis that could bring down the global economy.
Economic Crisis: What Could Government Have Done Better?
With the advantage of hindsight, it’s clear that more creative strategies were needed. But they probably couldn’t have been passed.
Two To Three Weeks To Prevent A Meltdown In Europe?
It’s time to start being concerned about Europe.
Occupy Wall Street Not Our Arab Awakening
A meme is emerging that the Occupy Wall Street protests are America’s version of the Arab Awakening. That meme must die.
