That Occupy Wall Street thing continues, seemingly gathering momentum – which is odd for a protest with no fixed demands. But they say that is the point. The One Percent owns the country, and rules th… more →
Just Above Sunsetwrote 9 months ago: The star of FX’s Louie—widely considered to be the comedian of the moment— Louis C.K. is a tou … more →
wrote 1 year ago: That Occupy Wall Street thing continues, seemingly gathering momentum – which is odd for a protest w … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Maybe it’s what America wants in a president – someone who is really irritating. And at this t … more →
wrote 2 years ago: This is NOT a rant. Let’s compare and contrast these responses to the tragedy in Tucson. Shall … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Some prefer the hurly-burly of the moment while others prefer to take the long view – and that … more →
wrote 2 years ago: She’s been called an “embarrassment beyond words,” “cringe-worthy,” and courtesy of Meghan McCain, … more →
wrote 2 years ago: There is the news, and there are the implications of the news – two different things entirely. Thing … more →
wrote 2 years ago: It’s a strange thing. Over the last ten years or so political commentary was opened to the mas … more →
wrote 2 years ago: It’s where married life and politics intersect – and every guy who is married, or has been mar … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Banker Eating People on the Streets of DC I love that I live in a country where progressive lobbyist … more →
wrote 3 years ago: By Nathan Carr With Finance firm Goldman Sachs charged with fraud by the SEC earlier this week, the … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Several weeks ago, the death of J.D. Salinger sent ripples, if not waves, through the literary world … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Why do people often vote against their own interests? Americans voicing their anger at the healthcar … more →
wrote 3 years ago: My favorite pair of glasses speaks the truth. OP-ED COLUMNIST The Populist Addiction By DAVID BROOKS … more →
wrote 3 years ago: It was the late breaking news on Monday, January 25: Facing voter anger over mounting budget deficit … more →
wrote 3 years ago: There’s this problem with Harvard – a fine school, often considered our finest university, in … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Another Thanksgiving, and the same problem, as always – if you’re of the liberal persuasion, e … more →
wrote 3 years ago: They call him Tweety Bird for a reason. Chris Matthews is the guy, with his political talk show on M … more →
wrote 4 years ago: Rage is all the rage right now, particularly the populist sort. –Geoff Nunberg, “The Gho … more →