Damn Lies

My progressive friends, for the most part, are happy to point to graphs and tables which reveal that the reason for the huge deficits created in the last three years lies at the feet of the much hated George W. Bush, … Continue reading

The Sky Over Washington

The politicians in Washington are getting nervous. The level of discourse, never high to begin with, is dropping to new lows. Senatorial courtesy, a treasured myth of the chamber’s residents, appears to be nothing more than a lie. The President … Continue reading

Valor Versus Venality

  The "architect", writing in today’s Wall Street Journal, tells the story of his encounters with the Krissoff family. Very briefly, and you should read the story whatever your opinion of Karl Rove, the Krissoffs lost their oldest son, a … Continue reading

Using the Constitution When It Suits

It’s safe to say that Jim Clyburn is not very happy with Governor Sanford and those that support the governor’s position on the stimulus funds. In fact, sometimes, it sounds like Mr. Clyburn is pretty damn mad that he cannot … Continue reading