The recent withdrawal of New Hampshire Republican Sen. Judd Gregg from Secretary of Commerce is a clear indication that the Grand Party of Old times is back to its old tricks. Even after Obama made grand overtures to the Republican … read more
The Republicans have gambled their political future on the success of the stimulus package, both in the long term and the immediate future. They thought that unification and the tired, boring tactics of calling the package an earmark ridden, “pork-u-pine†… read more
As the high of the election and inauguration is beginning to fade, it still hasn’t sunk in. BUSH IS GONE and we at long last have a smart and pragmatic President who represents the people. It’s created a residual buzz … read more
One of the most enduring legacies of the Great Depression is the image of homeless families, huddled together in small shanty-town communities. Dubbed Hoovervilles, named for the seemingly apathetic President Hoover, these towns were a blight on the image of … read more
I stumbled across this blog that lays out a fantastic argument in favor of Obama’s healthcare plan. It discusses the numbers and lays forth a rather important point: that the cost of Obama’s “socialized medicine†costs the same as 4 … read more