Author: BooMan

When I was very young, my parents used to say, “don’t let the bed bugs bite” while they were putting me to sleep. I didn’t know what bed bugs were and I’ve still never seen one, but apparently they...

I always allow myself to get hopeful when peace talks break out on the Middle East, and my hopes are always dashed. But, there were some very fine statements made tonight at the opening dinner. They are worth a read. No doubt...

Anyone want to provide Nate Silver with an overdetermined answer?

Should the DSCC spend precious resources on Scott McAdams in the Alaska senatorial race? I don’t know, but I do know that it doesn’t cost a lot to compete in Alaska’s media market. In my opinion, the...

I’ve stayed out of the Social Security wars because I am in favor of addressing our long-term structural debt, and I am a realist about how Washington DC views its debt obligations. I acknowledge that the makeup of the...