Author: BooMan

Casual Observation

I don’t think the administration has handled the Syrian situation well in recent days, but I’m glad Barack Obama is our president. He still seems to be the only adult in the room, and if he takes a hit for waffling...

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A Wise Move That Looks Bad

Look, I’m not going to pretend that the Obama administration hasn’t made some serious missteps here, nor will I deny that they look really bad. But, President Obama found an escape hatch that will allow him to delay...

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Strange GOP Silence on Pot

It is telling that no one in the Republican leadership criticized the Department of Justice’s new guidance that relaxes their attitude about marijuana. Maybe they are distracted by more pressing matters, but they do not...

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‘High Confidence’ Won’t Cut It

In assessing the administration’s case against the Assad regime, I am of two minds. The first is based on my own personal assessment of the motives and integrity of key administration figures, and the second is based on my...

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Virginia is for Intrigue

Larry Sabato takes an objective look at the state of play in upcoming Virginia elections for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Right now, a clean sweep for the Democrats is looking quite possible, with only...

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