Author: BooMan

Spying on Bloggers

I remember back in 2006 having the distinct impression that people in the Bush administration were looking to discredit their critics, including the new army of citizen-journalists and opinion writers in the blogosphere who were...

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On Alpha Dogs and Beta Dogs

I’m amused that The Hill decided to grapple with the ‘wimp factor’ as it applies to Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty. People might think this is a hyped issue, but I think it is extremely important to understanding...

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Can’t We Try Non-Interventionism?

I sympathize with E.J. Dionne. I do. But, in the midst of his righteous outrage he gives one of those classic bromides. The budget disaster [Bush] stuck us with requires little elaboration. But notice all the stories in the wake...

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Administration’s Position on WPR is Absurd

I think the Obama administration’s arguments for why the War Powers Resolution does not apply to our actions in Libya are straight-up bullshit. It pains me to say it, but there it is. Some of you have been trying to make...

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Let’s Fight About Something Else Stupid

I went about 35 straight years without watching the Cookie Monster on Sesame Street. I have to say, I am disappointed that he hasn’t experienced any emotional maturity, nor has he expanded his interests. The main thing...

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