BooMan, Author at Progress Pond

Paul Krugman Needs to Stiffen His Upper Lip

Posted by BooMan | Jul 2, 2025 | Media |

Pessimistic and demoralizing analysis might be warranted, but it should at least be properly explained and defended.

Posted by BooMan | Jul 1, 2025 | Congress |

The bill passed the U.S. Senate with no votes to spare and heads back for an unwelcome reception in the House.

Posted by BooMan | Jun 29, 2025 | Congress, Front |

The North Carolina senator voted against the Old Big Beautiful Bill and promptly announced his retirement.

Posted by BooMan | Jun 28, 2025 | Front, Media |

Every major story seems to involve an unnatural level of complexity and uncertainty that makes explaining things for our readers very difficult.

Posted by BooMan | Jun 27, 2025 | Foreign Affairs, Front |

The agreement, brokered by Sec. of State Marco Rubio, will not end the conflict but it will bring mineral rights.