Author: BooMan

Effort at a Second 9/11

I’m always a little wary of Brain Ross’s reporting, but I am concerned that we seem to have a credible threat of a serious terror event. Ross reports that three individuals entered the country in August, probably...

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Time to Go on Offense

I suppose I should check around to see if, as is his wont, Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas reacted to the president’s speech by suggesting that he take a valium. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor reacted more with cowering...

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What’s Your Reaction to the Speech?

Here’s the speech. THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY September 8, 2011 Remarks of President Barack Obama in an Address to a Joint Session of Congress Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President,...

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The President’s Speech

My impression after talking to senior White House officials is that the president is going a little larger than we’ve been led to expect. I’m not authorized to give details of the plan, but I think it will be worth...

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Here’s What Voter ID Laws are About

You might know some people who are convinced that requiring a photo identification at the polls is a reasonable demand. However, I hope everyone understands that you can’t make people pay to vote. That’s called a...

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