I have always thought that the Republicans simply don’t have the power to win this battle in the conventional sense, anyway. As long as Obama is president and the Senate is in the hands of Harry Reid, they don’t have … Continue reading →
So which will it be: catastrophe or no? And if it’s catastrophe, how soon will that happen? I will say at the outset: I don’t know the answer to either question. And what’s more, I don’t think anyone knows. That … Continue reading →
Another excellent article in a long line of them by Thomas Sowell: Boehner is not unique in having a blind spot when it comes to recognizing the importance of articulation and the need to put some serious time and effort … Continue reading →
Either Kathleen Sebelius has a remarkably deadpan sense of humor, or she’s being serious in her piece in USA Today entitled, “HealthCare.gov simple, user-friendly.” I doubt that even those who are in favor of Obamacare think the government website for … Continue reading →
It’s hard to get reliable information on what would actually happen if the debt ceiling were not raised. Tom Coburn says it wouldn’t be such a big deal: “We’ll continue to pay our interest, we’ll continue to redeem bonds, and … Continue reading →
Quote from Reid yesterday in answer to a question from CNN’s Dana Bash: What right did [the House of Representatives] have to pick and choose what part of government is going to be funded? It’s obvious what’s going on here. … Continue reading →
The MSM is full of articles about the shutdown and how it will affect the country and the reputation of both parties. The whole thing is being treated mostly as a political game in which one side will win—and that … Continue reading →
Just kidding. Actually, he predictably demagogues the government shutdown: President Barack Obama on Tuesday defiantly declared that “this Republican shutdown” risks hurting the fragile economy and pressed the House GOP to abandon its “ideological crusade” against Obamacare. “This Republican shutdown … Continue reading →
…and nobody noticed? Oh I know, I know; the Democrats and the MSM will milk it for all it’s worth as the fault of the evil Republicans, and as a dreadful dreadful thing. But if it happens (as it seems … Continue reading →
…of the defunding/shutdown brouhaha? At this point I have the sneaking suspicion it is mainly a propaganda opportunity on both sides, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. It’s always risky to prognosticate, and I certainly could be wrong, but … Continue reading →
Right on schedule. It was inevitable that there would be a serious and concentrated attempt to Palinize Cruz no matter what he did. But Cruz’s current stance on Obamacare, which is exposing the deep rifts within the Republican Party, makes … Continue reading →
…win big in Germany. But Merkel’s previous partner, the FDP (Free Democratic Party), a group defined as “classically liberal” and in favor of policies somewhat to the right, has lost enough votes that it will no longer be part of … Continue reading →