If you were unnerved by the debt ceiling spectacle of the last month, where America came across like a Third World nation, get used to it. It’s a sign of things to come. Americans often talk about our uniqueness, of how we are a shining example to the world. When it comes to providing freedom to its … Continue reading
During the 2008 presidential campaign one of the mottos of Republican John McCain’s campaign was “Country First.” The implication being of course that the country’s best interests trump that of either political party. Well McCain lost and his party has decided to ignore that motto as well. The fight over raising the debt limit, what … Continue reading
In honor of tax returns being due this week I have to get something off my chest. Taxes are too freakin’ complicated! An H&R Block ad claimed there were 1,700 changes to the tax code in 2009 alone. This year’s form has a spot for a deduction if you took in someone from the midwest. What the hell is … Continue reading
In the latest budget battle the Republicans are finally living up to their oft stated, but little deserved, title of fiscal conservatives. Or so it would seem. The reality is that the Republicans are not making much of a dent in the budget at all. Instead they are seeking to axe the low hanging fruit … Continue reading
UPDATE: Paul started his run on Friday, April 1st. We were part of an enthusiastic crowd that was there to send him off in a blinding snowstorm which seemed to be an April Fool’s Day Joke played by Mother Nature. Paul with all his supplies The 1st mile, only 999 to go You can track … Continue reading
It’s too easy to pick on the continuing gaffes of the embryonic Bachmann campaign. At a recent speech in New Hampshire she mentioned how that state started the American Revolution at the battle of Lexington and Concord. Not to put too fine a point on it but those battles occurred over the state line in Massachusetts. I guess … Continue reading
As the events unfolded on the streets of Cairo this weekend I tried to predict how the Right would blame this one on Obama. I assumed (yeah, yeah, I know what happens when you assume) they would point to Obama’s June, 2009 speech in Cairo. You remember that one don’t you? It was the one … Continue reading
Many of us are stunned by the attempted assassination of a Congresswoman in Arizona, but should we be? The intended victim, Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), had already spoken last year about being on Sarah Palin’s infamous “hit list.” You may recall, this list showed 20 members of Congress that Palin wanted to be removed. It included a map of the … Continue reading
It is mind numbing to watch the Republicans and Democrats argue over who should continue to receive the Bush tax cuts. The Republicans believe that everyone should continue to pay less than their share to a bankrupt Uncle Sam. Democrats feel that only those making under $250,000 should benefit. They state that the tax cuts should only go to … Continue reading
With the Dallas Cowboys mired in a 1-7 season, team owner Jerry Jones has fired beleaguered coach Wade Phillips. The expectations had been higher than usual in Dallas this year. They are going to host the Super Bowl in their new 3 bazillion dollar stadium. Many thought they would be the first NFL team ever to … Continue reading
A few days after the election President Obama took off for a 10-day trip through Asia. Along the way he’ll make stops at India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan. Apparently this trip will cost an unprecedented $2 billion. That’s right, billions. This would be by far the most expensive presidential boondoggle ever. The voice of reason … Continue reading
Now that the Republicans are back in charge, I look forward to them following up their tough talk about runaway government spending with concrete action. The first thing they should do is cut their own pay by 10% and reduce their office budgets by the same amount. Those in the ailing private sector fortunate enough … Continue reading
