The response to President Obama's unconstitutional appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and three individuals to the National Labor Relations Board has been predictable and disappointing. Politico.com's Arena is a helpful account of the justifications of those on the political left for the act which seems to be little more […]
Don’t bother him with facts or figures. In a scathing critique that could further jeopardize political support for California's proposed $98.5-billion bullet train, a key independent review panel is recommending that state officials postpone borrowing billions of dollars to start building the first section of track this year. Gov. Jerry Brown has said he will […]
Today, President Barack Obama checked off another first for an American president: He made a recess appointment when Congress wasn’t in recess. It may sound hard to do, but after healing the planet and stopping the rise of the seas, this one was easy. While the Constitution gives the president the authority to fill executive […]
So, the past couple of weeks is what vacation looks like. You get what you pay for. A belated thanks to all of you who purchase items from Amazon via the links here, it doesn’t cost you any extra, and a few extra bucks go into my pocket. First, a quick reminder about what President […]
It’s January 2, 2012 and this hasn’t happened yet (via Watts Up With That): Originally published on Dec. 31, 2007, and still available on the web. The stupid never stops.