September 9, 2009
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island I went to my local watering hole, Tunnicliffe’s, to meet up with some friends, and saw the President give his latest health care speech to a Joint Session of Congress. I probably should have had more...
September 9, 2009
TANSTAAFL
TANSTAAFL It used to be tradition in 19th Century American saloons for barkeepers to give a free lunch to any patron who bought a drink. But, of course, the lunch wasn’t free because you had to buy a drink to...
September 8, 2009
The Problem with Medicare
The Problem With Medicare When I go running, if I don’t have something to distract me, like some music on my IPod or somebody to talk to, I start focusing on the little aches and pains that inevitably...
September 5, 2009
Greatest Hits — Five Reasons the GOP will Back
I originally wrote in May on CNN.com (CNN) — “It is important for us to have a strong Republican Party,” Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tauntingly told a press conference on April 23. “And I hope that the next...
September 4, 2009
After the Public Option Goes
After the Public Option Goes The President has staked much of his reputation and Republicans have aimed much of their fire at the so-called public option. The Left originally only cared about a single-payer plan, but...
September 3, 2009
Sam the Dog
Sam the Dog My Uncle Bob used to tell me when I was a kid (and an adult) that dogs have no souls. And I believed him. Until I met Sam the Dog. ...