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Republicans Actually Love Obama

After this long campaign season I have developed a theory that explains the hostile political environment. I can sum it … More

Bush, Filibuster, Obama, Reaganomics, Republicans

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

Guy Fawkes, Movies, Politics, Sci-fi, V for Vendetta

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

2012, Austerity, Economics, inflation, Obama, Politics, stimulus, taxes, Trickle-down

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

2012, Bush, Obama, Politics, Romney

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

2012, Obama, Politics, Romney, Third Debate

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

2012, Obama, Politics, Presidential election, Romney, Second Debate

Mandatory Voting

The other day I was talking with my Aussie friend Simon about compulsory voting in Australia. I marveled at the … More

Australia, Compulsory Voting, Politics, Public Service, Voter Turnout, Voting

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

2012, Biden, Debate, Politics, Ryan, Vice President

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

2012, Obama, Politics, Presidential election, Romney

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

Bill O'reilly, Debate, Jon Stewart, Politics

The First Debate Highlights

                              Final     Scoreboard   … More

2012, Debates, Obama, Politics, Romney

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

climate, Energy, environment, Food, Global Warming, Government, Green, Obama, Politics, Romney

Boom

Imagine a small house made out of cardboard and newspaper, supported by cheap plastic frames in the middle of the … More

2012, Debates, Obama, Politics, Romney

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

2012, Electoral College, Obama, Politics, Romney

Summing up Summer

It has been an incredibly interesting summer in politics, both nationally and locally. There is about to be a flurry … More

current-events, Fivethirtyeight, Healthcare, Obama, Politics, Romney

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

Democracy, democratic spirit, elections, Jon Stewart, Politics, Republicans, True the vote, voter intimidation, voter suppression, Voting rights

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

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Politics, Republicans

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

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, presidential campaign, Rachel Maddow, VP pick

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