Somebody on scotusblog.com was just talking about the “historic” nature of the decision on the Voting Rights Act. The headline on HuffPo says “Supremes Gut…
The 2nd Amendment
Posted on 1 commentNot many people in America give a shit about anything but continuing to live more or less as they did yesterday in America. And that’s…
Supreme Court rules in favor of Donald Rumsfeld.
Posted on 0 commentThe whole point of the suit was to show that Rumsfeld had, in fact, given orders for torture. That his subordinates engaged in it is…
Measuring America
Posted on 0 commentMeasuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilled the Promise of Democracy by Linklater Andro My rating: 5 of 5 stars…
The Spy I Never Voted For.
Posted on 0 commentRight wing and left have something in common: loathing the latest NSA revelations of spying.
Book Review
Posted on 0 commentImpeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln’s Legacy by David O. Stewart My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book…
Taxation and Manifest Destiny
Posted on 0 commentFrom early on, the tax policy of this country was, “You need a bridge? Great! Let me sell this lot to Mr. Jones…okay, here’s your bridge appropriation.” We literally got used to getting things for nothing.
The Real Issue
Posted on 0 commentLet’s just admit it: the gun control debate is depressingly familiar. One side says add more laws. The other side says the laws restrict legitimate…
The Sequester: Fooled You!
Posted on 0 commentThe sequester was not unwanted. It was not unplanned. Both parties have it in their interest to do exactly what they did.
Scott Lively, ‘Kill The Gays’ Bill Supporter, Pushes Claim Obama Is Gay, Dating Reggie Love
Posted on 0 commentWhoa, okay! NOW I’m finally convinced that Obama must be impeached! On the other hand, no, never mind. Scott Lively, 'Kill The Gays' Bill Supporter, Pushes Claim Obama Is…