Tag Archives: President Obama
The Historic Level of Partisanship in the Last Congress and the So-called “Climate of Hate”

The Historic Level of Partisanship in the Last Congress and the So-called “Climate of Hate”

Many reasonable sounding people regularly suggest that the Tea Party is today the source of a “climate of hate” in America.   And from this dubious assertion many people from the  Center to the Left are now shamelessly exploiting the tragedy ...Read more

Political Economy 101: Reforming the Tax Code

Political Economy 101: Reforming the Tax Code

Almost two weeks ago – on November 10, to be exact, Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles released a draft of what they believe is the best way to start fixing America’s Number One Problem: burgeoning – and already huge — ...Read more

Afghanistan:  Stalemate in the “Great Game”

Afghanistan: Stalemate in the “Great Game”

On Saturday the New York Times reported yet more evidence of the incorrigible corruption of the Karzai government in Afghanistan.  Fazel Ahmed Facqiryar, a former Deputy Attorney General, has recently been fired for asserting publicly that the investigations of more ...Read more

Shame on U.S.: Bigots Blocking Islamic Center Promote Al Qaida Interests

Shame on U.S.: Bigots Blocking Islamic Center Promote Al Qaida Interests

In the aftermath of the 911 terrorist attack on the United States, President George W. Bush said the following before a joint session of Congress:

I also want to speak tonight directly to Muslims throughout the world. We respect your faith. It’s ...Read more

The BP Catastrophe: It Is Always Worse Than They Are Telling Us

The BP Catastrophe: It Is Always Worse Than They Are Telling Us

Since the explosion on the British Petroleum (BP) rig Deep Water Horizon on April 20, authorities have consistently underestimated the impact of the disaster.  The government was too slow to mobilize and effectively coordinate resources.  Stock analysts, a couple weeks ...Read more