Author: BooMan

The Upside of Low Gas Prices

To a significant degree, the recent drop in gasoline prices can be tied Saudi Arabia’s desire to screw over the Iranians (and the Russians) without having to resort to open military conflict. By refusing to go along with a...

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What is Bibi Up To?

I’ve been under the weather pretty much ever since I ate too much for Thanksgiving Dinner. I think I need a tune up. In any case, I haven’t had my normal energy for writing and reading and there are some stories that...

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House Democrats Are Still Worth Something

House Democrats are still good for something. They can prevent Congress from overriding presidential vetoes, even when there are enough Senate Democrats on board to sell the administration out. This is what just happened on the...

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We Save Lives

Do you want to read about why it matters whether or not people have access to affordable health care? The Los Angeles Times has a piece that looks at what happens when a state expands access to health care and what happens when...

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