It’s no secret that I’ve been critical of Barack Obama for much of his candidacy, and even more so during his presidency. But I honestly believe that, even back in my liberal Democrat days, I would not have drunk the … Continue reading →
A few days ago a commenter here offered a link to this page of Lenin quotes. Some of them seem pretty apropos in light of recent developments, and so I offer them to you for your contemplation [I’ve emphasized some … Continue reading →
Sometimes a seemingly random word or two can be very instructive, if you want to know what a person really thinks. That is the reason I (and so many others) paid quite a bit of attention to a couple of … Continue reading →
I’ve been wanting to write about other things besides Obama. Truly, I have. But I keep coming back to that topic because it seems vital to get it right—and now, before things slide out of control. Speaking of sliding out … Continue reading →
Bipartisanship—what’s not to like? It’s a goal Obama talked about quite a bit while on the campaign trail, as did McCain. Obama is not unique in having paid lip service to bipartisanship when it was of benefit to him during … Continue reading →
Leon Wieseltier of The New Republic is happy about recent political developments. Very happy. After decades of wandering in the Republican desert (and he includes the Clinton years as a craven accommodation to Republicans), the good guys (liberals) are finally … Continue reading →
I’ve found a new blog that’s well worth taking a look at: Dissenting Justice. It’s written by Darren Lenard Hutchinson, an Ivy-educated law professor at American University. Hutchinson describes himself thusly: I am definitely a progressive, but I take pride … Continue reading →
One of the “promises” of the recent campaign has been the threat that the overwhelming nature of the Democrats’ victory would allow them to push their long-held dream of imposing (re-imposing, that is) the Fairness Doctrine. And now it may … Continue reading →
Now here’s a good question: How do we restore integrity to the republican causes of fiscal responsibility and limited government?… The present crop of republicans has discredited the message by their short-sighted and greedy actions from the president on down. … Continue reading →
Buy this book to “make sure your kids know you made the right choice in 2008.” The author is the same wonderful guy who brought you “Why Mommy is a Democrat.”
Continue reading →Obama is ahead in virtually all the polls, and you’d think Democrats would be enjoying the ride. But many of Obama’s supporters are nervous. As one Obamaphile says: Look, I have this sense of impending doom; we’ve had a couple … Continue reading →
When Republicans try to point out the efforts Bush, McCain, and other Republicans made to curb the excesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back when it might have done some good, one of the responses Democrats offer is: “hey, … Continue reading →