What We’ve Paid for War and Afghanistan and Iraq
Afghanistan and Iraq: Why did we sacrifice so much for so little? War is Hell. Major General Harold Greene could certainly tell you all about that — but, … Read more
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Hillary: The Not-So-‘Chosen One’
An interview with Hillary Clinton, the presumed next Democratic candidate for president Even though former First Lady Hillary Clinton has not officially announced her candidacy, her recent speaking … Read more
Suing the President: Pandora’s Box of Worms
Nobody can call them a Do-Nothing Congress anymore: they’re suing the president. In a move less surprising than hot dogs at a ballgame, the House of Representatives voted … Read more
Presidential Sweepstakes: T-Minus 28 Months and Counting
Candidates doing their best to look and sound presidential Bust out the gin and tonics because this is shaping up to be one heck of a long hot … Read more
Do-Nothing Congress Takes a Vacation
Zen-like nothingness is tiring to maintain for the “Do-Nothing Congress” Gosh, has it already been three weeks since Congress took a vacation? Those poor stiffs must be pooped … Read more
Hashtag Diplomacy: Solving the Worldâs Problems with a Good Tweet
Tweeting announced as the president’s new favorite diplomacy tool Location: White House Press Briefing Room Mr. Earnest: Welcome everyone. Iâm Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary. Please take … Read more
The State of the ‘Wish List’ Address
A re-imagined State of the Union address… âMr. Speaker, the President of the United States!â [Applause, some eye-rolling, a few palpitating hearts] âMr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members … Read more
The Barack H. Obama 2014 State of the Union Drinking Game!
Official Rules of the 2014 State of the Union Drinking Game WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY: Four taxpayers: One old, rich white guy investment-banker type wearing a Brioni … Read more
The President’s Pen
Is the president’s pen magic? Not wanting to further delay his economic agenda by waiting for legislation, the President declared that he had a âpenâ and a phone. … Read more
Ye Olde Predictions Piece: Circa 2014
Tradition dictates columnists trot out their predictions, or else⊠The dawn of the new year signals civilization’s return to several grand traditions, including the ancient hoary one requiring … Read more
