Recent U.S. Politics Posts

IN THE MAIL: From Steven Landsburg, The Big Questions: Tackling The Problems of Philosophy with Id…

IN THE MAIL: From Steven Landsburg, The Big Questions: Tackling The Problems of Philosophy with Ideas from Mathematics, Economics, and Physics. Title’s not bad, but I think More Sex Is… Read more »

Weird: Membership-Deprived NAACP Expands to 'All Colors' Inside Prisons

Winning the prize for Weirdest Front Page Story of the Week is the Tuesday Washington Post story on the NAACP spreading out to all colors – in the Maine State… Read more »

OBAMACARE: Shutting Off The R&D Spigot? That’s been my worry all along….

OBAMACARE: Shutting Off The R&D Spigot? That’s been my worry all along.... Read more »

Saturday Sports Open Thread

Other than LSU-Alabama and OSU-Penn State I don't see any really compelling matchups. Anyone disagree? NBA and NHL now in full-swing. Anything catching anyone's eye? Anything else, or can I… Read more »

Big Day

After a late-night deal setting framework for debate, the House will vote today on its version of the health care plan. Before the vote, Democrats are getting a little last… Read more »

Open Thread

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: House ready to debate ObamaCare. Will Pelosi and Company have the votes to jam down our throats something the American people seem… Read more »

IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman Barney Frank …

IT’S OKAY, HE’S NOT A REPUBLICAN: Barney Frank Present During Pot Bust. “Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready’s home in Ogunquit, Maine. Ready is… Read more »

Maddow Apologizes For Constitution Gaffe With Schoolhouse Rock

Rachel Maddow on Friday apologized for her previous day's Constitution Preamble gaffe by using "Schoolhouse Rock" to educate her viewers.As NewsBusters reported, Maddow on Thursday ridiculed House minority leader John… Read more »

Saturday 7th November 2009

3.15pm On CentreRight, Ben Rogers is impressed with David Cameron's quiet, honest Anglican faith 2.45pm Local government: A three minute guide to the 'easyCouncil' model 12.30pm Seats and candidates: We… Read more »

COLLEGES: Affirmative action for men? Well, men are an underrepresented minority….

COLLEGES: Affirmative action for men? Well, men are an underrepresented minority.... Read more »