5 Unfortunate Reasons Why Ron Paul Will Not Be President
In 1988, Ron Paul did not become the President of the USA. He did not become President in 2008. And in 2012, he probably will not become President… according to most pundits. But Paul has previously said that he seeks [...]
Who Makes Jobs? Maybe Newt, Maybe Not
The political right faces a key challenge when arguing for small government. Some voters are motivated to support politicians who promise that good things will happen after they are elected. So far, so obvious. An equally obvious example of a [...]
Miliband’s PMQs: few Q’s, few A’s, and no P’s and Q’s
Political bloggers should never write about the big topics. When they do, they come off as vain and oafish. (Fortunately I am vain and oafish, so like many a politician, I will flout my own rule.) Politicians spout plenty of [...]
When Comedians Attack
Jonathan May-Bowles, a.k.a. Jonnie Marbles, is due for a recall to the comedy factory. After 17-and-a-half minutes of undeserved fame, he has conspicuously failed to use that time to tell a single funny joke. If you have forgotten who May-Bowles [...]
The Pitiful, Lyrical, and Least of the Political
Everybody loves a winner, or so the saying goes. Little affectionate attention is left for those who come last, and this is especially true of the great political race that lies at the heart of modern representative democracies. These democracies [...]
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