Here’s an explanation of how the CBO works—or fails to—because of the ridiculous rules by which it is bound. I agree. As I wrote back in December 2009: The CBO has become a way to give the imprimatur of fiscal … Continue reading →
Here’s a lovely sentiment found in the comments section here at RealClearPollitics (I can’t seem to find a way to link it directly, but it was posted on March 23 at 2:55 AM). I include it because I think it’s … Continue reading →
I usually like Charles Krauthammer. But sometimes I find him incredibly and unnecessarily negative. Such as, for example, last night: It can’t be repealed? Why not? I’m not going to answer that question in depth right now, but I’m working … Continue reading →
There’s something about the quality of Obama’s lies that is especially galling. They are not just ordinary lies, but outrageous inversions of the truth, almost a mockery of the truth. Take a look at the following selections from his victory … Continue reading →
He really gets going in the last few minutes. Worth watching, although I don’t know about that “dignity of the House” thing. The House hasn’t had much dignity for quite some time—perhaps never. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, … Continue reading →
…that Democrats in Congress just gave a big FU to the people of Massachusetts, arguably the most liberal state in the union. Think about it—it was Massachusetts that only two short months ago elected a Republican senator to fill what … Continue reading →
So the dirty deed is done. A sad day for this country, but now another fight—actually, series of fights—begins. We need to be energized and not discouraged. Every single Republican in the House voted against this bill, and there were … Continue reading →
…are angry at Obama (see also this) because he threw them under the bus. But why, why, why would they be the least bit surprised? Actually, here’s an answer from the comments section at Firedoglake: They’re idiots if they didn’t … Continue reading →
Obama will be issuing the executive order, and all is well in Stupak’s world. So it appears this will pass with votes to spare. [ADDENDUM: Well, Stupak’s been consistent, I’ll say that for him. Watch the video and you’ll know … Continue reading →
…le déluge? I hope Mike Flynn is correct. [NOTE: Origins of the French phrase here.]
Continue reading →Mark Twain time travels: …Rome’s liberties were not auctioned off in a day, but were bought slowly, gradually, furtively, little by little; first with a little corn and oil for the exceedingly poor and wretched, later with corn and oil … Continue reading →
…joins the rest of our allies under Obama’s enormous bus.
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