Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Washington Post has documented what we see every day:  Minorities, taken together, are the new majority. Here in the Washington area, “whites” represented 64 percent of the population in 1990; 55 percent in 2000; and slightly less than 50 … Continue reading →

The good news is … Fed Chairman Bernanke didn’t commit “treason” when he announced yesterday that the Fed will do absolutely nothing to stimulate the economy.  Republican candidate Rick Perry had warned him that any Fed program that helps the … Continue reading →

Failing to pass legislation to recriminalize abortion, Virginia’s Republican leadership is using regulations to force women’s health clinics out of business.  The Republican regulations specify the width of hallways, the height of ceilings, and the size of awnings over entrances, … Continue reading →

Texas Governor Perry is the nation’s leader in executions. Sources: Death Penalty Information Center; staff reports. The Washington Post. (Comparison with other states, below.)

According to the Washington Post, Sarah Palin’s political team fought back yesterday against speculation that she will run for president (you know, the speculation that she’s encouraging), saying that anyone claiming to have special knowledge about her plans is maliciously … Continue reading →

Today’s New York Times has an interesting discussion about male circumcision, including a link to a site that says: “Baby boys can and do succumb as a result of having their foreskin removed. Circumcision-related mortality rates are not known with … Continue reading →

Governor Perry never misses a chance to criticize government.  The Lone Star State added more than 1 million jobs during the past decade – true – but look at where the greatest growth was: Washington Post 8/20/11

Many of the multinational corporations demanding tax breaks for “creating jobs” are actually creating them overseas, not here.  In the data they provide to the US government they leave out that not-so-minor distinction. According to a great article in the … Continue reading →

A Tulsa World reporter asked Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) whether he thought Obama was trying to destroy the country.  Coburn’s answer: “No, I don’t . . . He’s a very bright man. But think about his life. And think about what he … Continue reading →

Bachmann, speaking at a rally today in South Carolina, said: “We change the economy by changing the tax code. How many of you love the IRS? No! It’s time to change it. I went to work in that system because … Continue reading →