Last week Politico reported that former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert had entered a plea of guilty on a single felony charge of violating bank money transfer laws enacted after 9/11 as part of the Patriot Act to counter illegal … Continued
In today’s cynical world, almost anything a politician says or does can be considered unprincipled, especially one who was as far behind in the polls as Ms. Fiorina. Was her impassioned outbreak attacking Planned Parenthood during the debate a heartfelt … Continued
In the coming Democrat nominating process, Hillary will likely be the necessary, but not necessarily the popular choice. By that I mean she will probably be the most formidable (electable) pick to run against the Republican candidate for president, whomever … Continued
The Dow ended down 588 points on Monday. Overnight the Chinese lowered interest rates and their reserve requirement. This had the futures contract in the overnight market up over 400 points. The markets in the U.S. opened sharply higher on … Continued
You know, when you think about it, this so-called representative democracy of ours has gotten a little time-worn, like an old shirt that is a little frayed around the collar and really doesn’t fit anymore. The people we elect to … Continued
The first big Republican debate is over, drawing a record cable viewing audience. And—predictably—the Donald was the star of the show, leaving the rest of the Republican clown car standing on the corner, waiting for a cab with a dime … Continued
As a young boy growing up in the late fifties and early sixties, I think I read almost every Archie and the Gang comic book ever published. I remember a stack on the floor in my closet maybe three feet … Continued
“Before he died, Thomas Jefferson wrote an epitaph for himself that he insisted not a single word be changed. It read as follows: ‘Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for … Continued
On Tuesday “The Donald” as we’ve come to know and love him introduced himself — again, for what now (help me, I forget?) the fourth time to American voters as a candidate for President. In his roll-out speech he reminded … Continued
On Friday the Democrats in the House gave President Obama a resounding and well-deserved slap-down on the Fast Track authorization for the TPP. Politico has reported that in order to get the authorization approved in the House, at least 80 … Continued