QOD

Booman came up with this deep thought, but I am stealing it for a Question of the Day. Why is it that everytime Republicans leave Obama's White House they say…

A New Era of Politics.

Ken Burns, the noted documentarian and historian, said Barack Obama's inaugural speech today marks the beginning of America's Third Act, with him describing the First Act extending from our founding…

Bush Surprises.

I suppose he figures his legacy has enough image problems. From Newsweek: In a move that has keenly disappointed some of his strongest conservative allies, President Bush has decided not…

Quick Hits (1-19-2009)

Congressional Quarterly has a helpful chart tracking the progress of President Obama's cabinet nominees. All of the committee hearings have taken place, except for the yet to be nominated Commerce…

20 Hours Left.

CNN is reporting that Bush has commuted the sentences of two former border patrol agents who shot an illegal immigrant who was smuggling drugs. The prison sentences of Ignacio Ramos…

Bucket List.

One of the things on my "Things to Do Before I Die" List is to play chopsticks with my feet on a floor piano, a la Tom Hanks and Robert…

Coons’ CYA Moment.

Chris Coons and county council members are embarking on a 12-stop listening tour Thursday to gather public input on the government's financial crisis. They are going to get an earful,…