Dr. Reagan’s Magic Elixer
The Republicans, it seems, have a solution to every problem. Or, to be more precise, the Republicans have a solution to every problem. Like the medieval barbers who thought that the cure for every...
View ArticleSpread the wealth? What Americans think
When McCain first tried to make "spreading the wealth around" sound like the most ominous thing, I quoted Ezra that "for most folks, spreading the wealth around probably seems like a good idea" right...
View ArticleAmericans: Willing to Make a Sacrifice, as Long as it’s Not Too Much Trouble
My 93-year-old father, along with all of the other veterans at his assisted living facility, were honored yesterday for their service to the country. He is, I suppose, a member of what Tom Brokaw...
View ArticleChristmas Bonuses for the Successful Courtesy of Social Security
CEO’s see the benefit so early they never even notice it. For the very successful, the key date may have been in May or June. But for most very successful Americans, when the cool weather rolls in...
View ArticleRecognizing When You’re Wrong
Yesterday, President Elect Obama pulled off what I think is one of the hardest political acts to perform; he admitted he was wrong. From back in the campaign, Obama suggested that part of his stimulus...
View ArticleGrading the Stimulus Ideas
Word has it that the Senate has a compromise stimulus plan ready, but the details are being held up while negotiations are still in progress. We might not know what is in the package, but we’ve seen...
View ArticleStimulus bill comes out of conference. While it’s distasteful to see the...
The Conference Committee of Senate and House honchos has reached a deal, agreeing on a $789 billion stimulus plan. That price tag means the bill is actually smaller than either the House or Senate bill...
View ArticleJindal’s Response and What is Says About the Conservative Movement
Gov. Jindal's response to President Obama's address was very respresentitive of current Conservative thought. Here is what I take away about Conservative views on government, taxes, education, science...
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