Basketball With Obama
Michael Lewis has a long feature in Vanity Fair titled “Obama’s Way,” based on six months with the president.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The How Do I Order Ham and Eggs? Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Political Conventions In The Era Of The National Security State
Security at the Republican Convention in Tampa looks more like a war zone than a political convention in a democratic republic.
University of Virginia Refuses Obama Visit Request
UVA says a presidential visit isn’t worth the hassle or expense. They’re right.
Newport Beach Bills Obama and Romney for Fundraiser Security
Who should bear the cost of extra policing for candidate events?
Road Closures and Presidential Fundraising
Major metropolitan areas are routinely shut down for presidential fundraisers.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The It Takes A Village People Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Army Cancels Ted Nugent Concert
The commander of Fort Knox has canceled a Ted Nugent concert after the rocker’s recent rant about President Obama.
Newt Gingrich Still Getting Secret Service Protection at $44,000 a Day
Newt Gingrich is still getting Secret Service protection at an estimated cost to taxpayers of $44,000 a day.
Ted Nugent Said Something Stupid; I Apologize
Ted Nugent, whose music I really liked when I was in junior high school, said something vile and crazy.
Secret Service Hooker Scandal Animation
Why the Internet is awesome: a Taiwanese animatronic take on the Secret Service hookers scandal.
New Arizona Law Seeks To Purge All Mean Words From The Internet
A bill that may become law in Arizona could make your Internet comments a crime.
(Not) Breaking News: People Who Work For The Government Look At The Internet
Apparently, people who work for the government are surfing the World Wide Web.
Kennedy Assassination Story
A stark account of how American journalism has changed over the last half century.
If It’s August, It Must Be Time For Fake Outrage Over The President’s Vacation
President Obama is back on Martha’ Vineyard for a ten-day vacation. The usual suspects are upset.
Federal Appeals Court: Threatening To Kill Then-Candidate Obama Is Protected Speech
What constitutes a true threat?
Michelle Obama’s 1700 Calorie Meal
The First Lady is coming under fire for hypocrisy in her meal choices.
Why Obama Golfs
President Obama sees the golf course as the only place to escape the pressures of the job.
