Month: October 2011

A recent USA Today story begins with the following statement: Anita Perry said her husband, Rick, has been “brutalized” by his GOP presidential rivals and their party in part …

OK, I’m starting to get disturbed. “Disturbed,” as in “worried and angry.” One thing I’ve always been good at is spotting patterns (whether they are there or not, sometimes), …

In New York City, the Occupy Wall Street folks are not happy. They’ve been occupying a privately-owned park for some time now, and the park’s owner has gone along …

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for the Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™. Enter your best caption for the following picture: Source Winners for last week’s contest as well as …

I’m glad I live in Texas.  Because there’s no way I’m going to do it again.  I’m not holding my nose and dutifully pulling the lever for whomsoever’s name …

That from St. Lawrence University economist Steven G. Horwitz on the notion that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. What follows has been around for …

I am not the "99%" and whether or not you are is your decision.

Al Gore has chosen his: Former Vice President Al Gore threw his support behind the Occupy Wall Street protests Wednesday night, arguing that the country’s elected officials have failed …

As the subject of higher education funding comes up (mainly prompted by the Occupy Wall Street gits), I find myself thinking of ways to improve the situation. And I …

Wikileaks says yes, the Obama administration is saying no: In September 2009, US Ambassador to Japan John Roos reported to the Obama administration that the Japanese government did not …