Derbyshire Fired for Racist Rant
The National Review, the paragon of level-headed thinking and non-racist writing, has fired John Derbyshire for his racist rant, The Talk. Here's a snippet from horrible piece: (10a) Avoid concentrations…
You Can’t Talk About Cutting Spending Without Talking About Cutting Spending
Last week President Obama called Rep. Paul Ryan's (R-Wisconsin) budget "social darwinism" which caused Ryan's head to figuratively explode and he responded with a Twitter tirade. But as Ezra Klein…
Franchise Tax Revenue Not Keeping Up With Spending
Jonathan Starky (@jwstarkey) has good article in today's New Journal about what potentially would be a boring article to many except readers of this blog: "Revenues keep dropping in key…
Governor Markell’s Weekly Address
Governor Markell's weekly address on STEM.
President Obama’s Weekly Address
For millions of Americans, this weekend is a time to celebrate redemption at God’s hand. Tonight, Jews will gather for a second Seder, where they will retell the story of the Exodus. And tomorrow, my family will join Christians around the world as we thank God for the all-important gift of grace through the resurrection of His son, and experience the wonder of Easter morning.
Tea Party Teabagging the GOP
When a group is founded solely on the hatred towards one man and the media stops reporting on the group's idiotic rantings, it turns out that the Tea Party is actually beginning to harm the Republican Party.
Santorum’s Daughter Hospitalized
Rick and Karen Santorum's 3 year-old daughter was hospitalized yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Romney, Taxes, and the American People
Romney's campaign has said that the two years of the candidate's tax returns they have released is "sufficient" and meets the law. Good for him, not good for the American people.
Stupid Things Men Say (Part II)
Republicans say the most marvelous things.
President Obama’s Easter Message
What follows is an excerpt from President Obama's remarks at the Easter Prayer Breakfast earlier this week.
Chag Kosher V’Sameach
That's the traditional Passover greeting - a Happy, Kosher Passover. Tonight, Jews around the world will sit down with family and friends and recount the story of the Exodus from Egypt thousands of years ago. I'm not passing judgement on whether this is a true story or not (and I ask that you don't either in the comments), but it is a typical Jewish holiday - they tried to kill us, we won, let's eat.