Archive → January, 2009
It’s a Recession, Really
For those of us waiting for two consecutive quarters of shrinking real GDP before we declare a "real" recession, we can stop waiting. But some perspective is in order. It’s not that bad so far.
The Threat Closer to Home
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is often dismissed as a showboater and a buffoon. He is actually dangerous.
Obama and The Culture of death
With the magic stroke of his executive pen, Obama has declared his intentions that no ground will be given and no prisoners spared when it comes to abortion.
Super Bowl 43: A Mismatch?
The numbers tell an interesting story in the hands of AT’s Richard Baehr.
Blago’s shattered immunity
Blago is being impeached for the right reasons, not just technicalities.
Nancy Pelosi’s neo-eugenics
The sinister logic behind the Speaker’s theory of birth control and economics.
Bailouts, Relativity and Dead Parrots
I’m still trying to grasp the concept of a trillion dollar bailout. Einstein thought about riding a beam of light. I think he had the easier time.
Federal Finance: having it both ways
An asset can also be a liability thanks to Congress’s "unified budget" game.
What the CIA’s Censors Can Teach Us about Plans to Muzzle Talk Radio
As the only official censorship bureau in America, the CIA’s censorship operation provides insights on attempts to muzzle conservative talk radio
Barry, Honey, can we talk about Gitmo?
"President Obama" seems a far too stiff and stilted salutation for a people’s president who called a female journalist "sweetie."