Thomas Friedman’s Michael Bloomberg Fetish
Thomas Friedman is fantasizing about Michael Bloomberg again.
Anders Breivik and Khaleid Sheikh Mohammed
The Atlantic’s Max Fisher reflects on “What America Can Learn From Norway’s Anders Breivik Trial.”
Do Endorsements Matter?
Like most endorsements, Jeb Bush’s endorsement of Mitt Romney is unlikely to have a major impact on the race.
Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Looking A Lot Like Ron Paul 2008 Campaign
Despite how it many have seemed in January, Ron Paul’s 2012 Presidential effort is ending just about the same way his 2008 effort did.
Florida Bill Would Ban Food Stamps For ‘Unhealthy’ Food
Once again, a government entity thinks the average person is too dumb to take care of themselves.
A Parade For Iraq War Vets?
As they did four years, ago the New York Giants will get a parade in New York City today. Some are wondering when Iraq War vets will get theirs.
Ron Paul: Not So Much Denial Back in the 1990s (Plus: Newsletters 101)
New video plus a basic primer on Ron Paul’s newsletter situation.
Citizens United And The Foolish Attack On Corporate Personhood
A new set of proposed Constitutional Amendments reveals that many people still don’t understand what Citizens United was about.
Michael Bloomberg For President? Why?
Once again, pundits are suggesting that New York’s Michael Bloomberg might run for President. Though nobody seems to be able to explain why.
Occupy Wall Street After Zuccotti Eviction
Now that Occupy Wall Street is unable to occupy Wall Street, its leaders will have to come up with new ways to keep the pressure on. Some crazies are threatening to take the movement over in the meantime.
Occupy Wall Street Now Less Popular Than Tea Party Movement
Public opinion on the Occupy movement has turned increasingly sour.
NYPD Clears Occupy Wall Street Campers From Zucotti Park
New York Police dealt a major blow to Occupy Wall Street overnight.
A “Christmas Tree Tax”? No, Just Good Old Crony Capitalism
Apparently, the Federal Government believes it necessary to remind you that you can buy Christmas Trees.
Andy Rooney Dead at 92
Andy Rooney, best known to recent generations as the cranky old man at the end of “60 Minutes,” has died at 92.
Bloomberg: Don’t Blame Banks for Mortgage Crisis
Did Congress cause the mortgage crisis by mandating loans to poor people? No.
Occupy Wall Street On The Verge Of Fizzling Out?
As the season changes, the Occupy Wall Street movement seems destined to peter out.
Occupy Wall Street: What It Isn’t
There’s no consensus for European-style social democracy or a Randian libertarian paradise.
Occupy Wall Street Outside The Mainstream?
Does “Occupy Wall Street” really represent the people they claim to be speaking for?
Signs Your Sign Will Go Viral
A cute protest sign based on a blog quip has created a minor internet sensation.
Occupy The World – OWS Goes Global
Protests at least loosely affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement were conducted around the globe yesterday.
What “Occupy Wall Street” Is Missing
By looking only in one direction, Occupy Wall Street is missing the big picture.
The Incoherent Agenda Of Occupy Wall Street
Judging them by their own manifesto, the Occupy Wall Street protesters are pretty silly people.
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.
Rick Perry’s Odd And Alarming Critique Of U.S. Mideast Policy
Rick Perry’s speech criticizing the President’s policies in the Middle East raised more questions than it answered.
Perry Continues To Lead GOP Field
We’re getting close to the point where only two people on this stage will matter.
What Explains The Rise In Public Distrust In Government Institutions?
Far from being an existential crisis, the recent rise in public distrust in government is easily explained.
In Defense Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Everyone has rights, even the person accused of the most vile of crimes.
