How to Deter the "Lame Donkey" Congress of 2010?
In yesterday’s post (from here in “sunny” San Diego, on holiday), we warned once more — this time echoed by John Fund of the Wall Street Journal — that the critical time for a massive last-gasp of liberal-fascist legislation from the Long Congress will be after the November 2nd congressional elections, but before the new [...]
Would Reagan vote for Sarah Palin?
That’s the question Reagan scholar Steve Hayward poses in today’s Washington Post. The article is more interesting than the question, which is a no-brainer.
As Hayward says, if Reagan were around, he would have no problem voting for Palin should she secure the GOP presidential nomination. In addition to the fact that Palin [...]
Nukes News is Good News
For the first time in 30 years, it looks as if the United States will see an increase in its nuclear power output:
The Obama administration, advancing nuclear power use to help cut greenhouse gas emissions, will announce on Tuesday an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to help Southern Co. build two reactors, a government official told Reuters.
As promised [...]
Judge not. . .
I was in the car with my parents 40 years ago this month when we heard the news that Ted Kennedy had driven his car off of a bridge, after a night of partying, killing a young woman. My father said nothing. I thought “this means Kennedy will never be president.” My [...]
Why is Obama AWOL on Iran? part 2
In his speculations below on the possible reasons for Obama’s abdication on events in Iran, John offers as the fifth of five explanations:
Obama can’t be in favor of democracy because Bush was for it. Are we getting to the heart of the matter here? Back in the days when I was a Democrat, supporting freedom [...]
An Immodest Disposal
The state of California — the most populous by far at 36.8 million — is staring down the barrel of a $24 billion deficit; there is a very strong likelihood that barring any unforseen windfall, California will have to declare bankruptcy within the next few months.
Now mind, $24 billion is chickenfeed by federal standards — [...]
