When Policy Meets Reality

There have been two revelations in the past week or so that bear some reflection and comparison. Last week, researchers announced that they had figured out a way to make…

The Gop Hearts Children

"If the president vetoes this bill, he will be vetoing health care for almost 4 million children, and he will be putting ideology -- not children -- first," Sen. Hillary…

Dems Can Reform Government, Yes They Can!

Looks like we are finally seeing some honest-to-goodness, rubber-meets-the-road reform from our Democratic leadership.  You want pork prevention, how about John Murtha being upbraided by a fellow Democrat for pork-barreling? …

I’m popping my cherry!

i'm already over my 1 post limit, but that other one doesn't count.  "I'm a rebel Dotty!" Mr Bush was doing his best to contribute to global warming by blowing more…

Blossoming of a New Era

Today marks the official return of Democrats to the offices of Congressional leadership. It is a wonderful, glorious, jubilant day, on which my only regret is that we don't have…