Category Politics

Sophisticated Political Discourse

I’m no psychologist, but in my experience, the best way to win an argument is to avoid making vulgar statements about the other side. “F*** the small businessman” isn’t exactly a great rallying cry and is likely to turn off…

Bolton, Brooks And Big Sticks

David Brooks has a very interesting column in today’s NYT highlighting the real reasons behind the Democrats’ opposition to John Bolton’s nomination. It’s a matter of political philosophy and what the chater of the UN really and truly means –…

Reforming Public Schools

George Will had an interesting column last Sunday on public school reforms that will cost the taxpayers nothing but yield high returns for the students. Sign me up!

Helpful Advice For Tax Day

Frank J. chimes in with some helpful advice for those of us who are nervous about paying our taxes this Friday. A few snippets: FUN FACTS ABOUT TAXES * Taxes strike violently without notice at the exact same time each…

Gosh! What The Flip?

It appears as if living in the state of Idaho may, in fact, be detrimental to your mental health, at least if you have somehow managed to make it to the Idaho House of Representatives. How else can you explain…

Tartan Day

Sadly, this escaped my notice until too late: Tartan Day was this past Tuesday. What is “Tartan Day”? It’s a day intended to celebrate the contributions those of Scottish descent have made to civilization in North America. It’s observed on…

To All My Clemson Readers

It seems as if Rob over at Say Anything is beset by a snobby Lefty troll bent on besmirching the good name of your fair state. To wit: Like most GOPers, Sanford looks at his base and panders to them.…