… it’s what we do ‘know’ that isn’t true. Thanks to commentor Stuck in the Funhouse for the Raw Story link, “Most Americans want wealth distribution similar to Sweden“: … For decades, polls have shown that a plurality of Americans — around 40 percent — consider themselves conservative, while only around 20 percent self-identify as …
Electronic lynch mob!
I never get tired of this kind of whining: The electronic lynch mob that has attacked and harassed me — you should see the emails sent to me personally! — has made my family feel threatened and insecure…..To my wife, my three children, and to anyone who was offended by my remarks, please accept my …
Hey Man, You Gotta Retain the Talent
I’m sure this will come as a major surprise: When the Obama administration imposed restrictions on executive pay last year at some of the largest companies the government had bailed out, officials said they were aiming to set a new standard for compensation across corporate America that would discourage risky business practices. But as firms …
Another Thought
From the comments to another post: You know, I’ve been on this blog almost all day and I’ve about had it. Can we just get the pitchforks out and get this over with? You know, putting aside the stupidity of the Republicans, I would really like it if the Democrats would make the god damned …
Innumerate, Illiterate, and Amnesia Prone
The McCain team response to the determination that Sarah Palin abused her office in TrooperGate is one for the ages: Today’s report shows that the Governor acted within her proper and lawful authority in the reassignment of Walt Monegan. The report also illustrates what we’ve known all along: this was a partisan led inquiry run …
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Good God, What Have I Done?
While I agree with Rich Lowry that Mike Huckabee would be a terrible President, this piece was particularly funny: The GOP’s social conservatism inarguably has been an enormous benefit to the party throughout the past 30 years, winning over conservative Democrats and lower-income voters who otherwise might not find the Republican limited-government message appealing. That …