Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
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Obama’s “Fine” Mess
Posted on June 12, 2012
This originally appeared in The Hill: My friend Meg’s mother likes to say, “Everything is fine until it’s not fine.” That pretty much sums up Barack Obama’s quest for reelection....
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The 7 Billionth Person
Posted on November 1, 2011
According to the United Nations, the 7 billionth person came into the world the other day. I was wondering why it felt kind of crowded around here. The 1 billionth...
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On Basketball
Posted on October 28, 2011
“Get your head out of your ass.” We were in the locker room of a high school gym in the South Side of Chicago, and the coach of my team,...
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The Rich Are Different
Posted on October 27, 2011
The rich are different than you and me. And it isn’t only that they have more money. The rich have come under attack recently, so I decided to take a...
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Campaign Theories
Posted on October 26, 2011
It is generally assumed that Herman Cain will not be the Republican nominee for President. Likewise, it is assumed that Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Michele Bachmann, Jon Huntsman...
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