By the time I’ve finished this entry, the Iowa results will probably be in and my post will be already out of date. I’ll type quickly. It seems to me that this year, more than any other time that I … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading a lot recently about how leftists are supposedly disappointed with Obama because he was not leftist enough and centrists are disappointed because he was not centrist enough. I’m disappointed, but none of that rings true with me, … Continue reading →

One thing that I envy conservatives for is their ability to think in terms of statistics. 42 million with no health insurance? Oh well, at least 260 million have it. That’s pretty good right? 12 million illegal immigrants? Send ‘em … Continue reading →

The core provisions of the Convention establish a regime for international cooperation in the criminal prosecution of torturers relying on so-called “universal jurisdiction.” Each State Party is required either to prosecute torturers who are found in its territory or to … Continue reading →

Anyone remember the Iraq War? Bush and Cheney made a bunch of claims about Iraq that weren’t true…most people didn’t believe them until they sent Powell up to make a big speech at the UN… …remember? Their source – curveball … Continue reading →

Bruce Bartlett has a post explaining why the budget negotiations are futile. American Public Opinion on Foreign Aid Just based on what you know, please tell me your hunch about what percentage of the federal budget goes to foreign aid. … Continue reading →

Tell us what you really think Bruce DiA: More generally, which party do you find more credible when discussing America’s fiscal challenges? Mr Bartlett: The Republicans don’t have any credibility whatsoever. They squandered whatever they had when they enacted a … Continue reading →

Just how much should we spend to defend ourselves from terrorist attacks? There is a general agreement about risk, then, in the established regulatory practices of several developed countries: risks are deemed unacceptable if the annual fatality risk is higher … Continue reading →

Bruce Bartlett (advisor on tax issues to Reagan) on liberals. Back when I used to listen to Rush Limbaugh there was one thing in particular he used to say that I agreed with. Over and over he said that liberals … Continue reading →

I experience stabbing pains of guilt when I read about the Iraq Inquiry in Britain. That  horrible story no longer moves me to anger; I just shake my head and keep walking. I am sincerely grateful, therefore, to Daniel Larison … Continue reading →