After this long campaign season I have developed a theory that explains the hostile political environment. I can sum it … More
Category: Politics
V for Vendetta
Remember, remember, the fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and plot. It’s likely if you’ve visited my blog in the … More
A Basic Economics Lesson
The election is now just days away, and the single greatest measure to see if a president is going to … More
The Case for a Second Term
There has been a lot of noise from the Republican opposition claiming how ineffective Obama has been since day one. … More
Third Presidential Debate Highlights
The final debate on foreign policy is in my view the cherry on top of the debate season. This is … More
Second Presidential Debate Highlights
There is no doubt that the most consequential debate of the entire election is this one tonight, because this is … More
Mandatory Voting
The other day I was talking with my Aussie friend Simon about compulsory voting in Australia. I marveled at the … More
Vice Presidential Debate Highlights
Tonight’s debate is far more consequential than the normal vice presidential debate. After what was perceived by many as a … More
Romney Was Dead on Arrival
Where did the campaign of Mitt Romney go wrong? With a whole month left and 3 more debates I should … More
The Rumble of O’Reilly and Stewart
I know it’s a couple of days late but I sat down and watched the rumble tonight. Stewart and O’Reilly … More
The First Debate Highlights
Final Scoreboard … More
Go Green Or Go Home
You’ve been hearing about global warming and the polar bears since grade school. Most of my generation knows about the … More
Boom
Imagine a small house made out of cardboard and newspaper, supported by cheap plastic frames in the middle of the … More
2012 Electoral College Prediction
So I volunteered at an Obama event over the past weekend. I had to wake up at about 5:45am to … More
Summing up Summer
It has been an incredibly interesting summer in politics, both nationally and locally. There is about to be a flurry … More
So You Like Democracy
Ah, Democracy. Government by the people. Choosing someone to represent your voice. Thomas Jefferson saw the new American nation he … More
Liars, Liars, Pants Not On Fire
There use to be a time in politics where being called out on an issue you are wrong on meant … More
Romney’s Obvious Pick
This past weekend Mitt Romney rolled out his VP pick, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. I can’t say I’m surprised. The … More