I earn between $50,000 and $75,000 a year. I have three degrees. I teach at a small Catholic liberal arts university. I own several cameras. I have two vehicles, one four-wheel-drive, the […]
FISA Fight, Round 3: Dems refuse to cut off debate on telecom amnesty
By Martin Bosworth In a rare and welcome example of showing steel in the collective spine, Senate Democrats have voted down an attempt to shut off debate and block amendments on the […]
Long live the imperial President
Today, National Public Radio reporter Guy Raz reported that the Bush Administration is in negotiations with the Iraqi government of Nouri al-Maliki to create an “enduring relationship that will ensure that the […]
Experience is to Hillary as 9/11 is to Giuliani
Rudolph Giuliani’s ritualistic incantations of 9/11 have become a national joke. In truth, his inspirational presence was overshadowed by his failure to prepare the city for a terrorist attack. Also he failed […]
Want a nice new top job? Quit your current job to seek it
Let’s say I want a new job. I’m not rich or powerful, so my employer is hardly likely to allow me to take a few weeks off — let alone more than […]
2007 in Review, pt. 5: Politicians, whores and the media who love them…
Welcome to the fifth and final installment of the Scholars & Rogues year-end wrap-up. Today we tackle the dirty, but oddly riveting world of politics. We’ll take a couple shots at the […]
One man stands: Chris Dodd to filibuster FISA spy legislation
By Martin Bosworth Today Chris Dodd is going to take the floor of the Senate chamber and not let go of it in order to prevent the passage of legislation that would […]
Quotabull
I feel like I’m going to get to the Oval Office and pick up the rug and say, ‘Oooh my goodness, look at the mess they’ve left!’ — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary […]
Needed: a constitutional mandate to detect lies of candidates
If we want better-qualified (and honest) presidential candidates, let’s amend Article II, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution. This section says: No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of […]
Desperately wanted: Really wealthy GOP candidates
If another reason is needed for a massive multi-billion-dollar infusion into public financing of campaigns for congressional races, let alone the presidential race, look no further than Monday’s front-pager at The New […]
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