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Why Politicians' Plagiarism Matters
Politics is about policy. What Andrew Kaczynski found.
War Powers (part 2)
Do you think that John Kerry appreciates the irony of his support for unchecked presidential war powers?
Ummm.... Can He Just Do This?
Sure, this goes against Obama's natural inclination to avoid military conflict. But does "consultation with Congress" give him authority to wage war? I think not until someone convinces me that the Constitution allows the commander-in-chief to do whatever he wants with the military.
As Was Predicted...
So much for any meaningful legislation before January of 2017...
Who Cares That We Don't Have A Strategy?
Is "we don't have a strategy" simply code for "we don't want to get too involved because last time was such a debacle"? If so, why not just say that? And in August, when the stock market hits a record high... does anyone outside of Washington really care?
There Is An Epidemic Of GOP Members Of Congress Sharing Fake Founding Fathers
Give me liberty, or give me a fact check.
Governor Christie's Imaginary World
Maybe the governor has been bending the truth for so long that he no longer can distinguish between what is real and what is made up.
Grimm Reaper
So first Rep. Michael Grimm gets angry with a reporter and threatens to "throw him over the [expletive deleted] balcony". Then he threatens to "break him in half." Then he thinks about what he said, and issues an official statement that says "I doubt that I am the first Member of Congress to tell off a reporter, and I am sure I won’t be the last." Then, the next day, he apologies. Too late?
Shaquille O'Neal, Political Pundit
So in the midst of a Watergate-like abuse of executive power scandal involving the George Washington Bridge, TMZ calls Shaquille O'Neal for his reaction. Call me old-fashioned, but I don't think Shaq's opinion of Governor Christie is particularly relevant. And that TMZ considers this to be news is yet another piece of evidence of the demise of the media. Perhaps, though, it's our (my?) fault for visiting TMZ's website.
Three Predictions For 2014
Check back in twelve months to add your comment about how wrong I was.
Movin' On Up
Unlike when the Jeffersons moved to their deluxe apartment on the east side, upward mobility is more difficult today. Assuming you accept this premise (and it's subject to debate), what can/should we do about it? And how complicit is our system of college admissions, which is set up to give advantages to those who can afford tutors?
The Senate Moves Towards Majority Rule
Mitch McConnell should be happy... right??
What I Learned From HealthCare.gov
So I decided to try to shop for health care coverage. This is what I found out.
Four Points About Christie's Victory That Were Missed By The Media
The conventional wisdom is that (a) Chris Christie is a moderate and (b) his big reelection victory is a signal to the Republican Party that it must embrace its moderate wing to win in 2016. Not so fast.
Obama As The Anti-LBJ
Food for thought from Maureen Dowd in today's NY Times. She's said this before, but it bears repeating given the events of the past few months.
Republican Factions Explained (Somewhat Inaccurately)
Nice attempt by the New York Times to describe Republicans in the House. Too bad it oversimplifies a complex situation.
Listen To The American People
So a certain senator from Texas said this week, “Unfortunately, once again, it appears the Washington establishment is refusing to listen to the American people.’’ So this is what the American people are saying. Is anyone listening?
14 Photos Of Bill Clinton In High School As An Overachiever
The future president was a classic overachiever. As was his wife.