Author: BooMan

Today, Dick Cheney gave a speech at the American Enterprise Institute. It’s well worth a read because it probably does represent about the strongest defense of Bush and Cheney’s post-9/11 policies as could be...

Obama’s loooong and very impressive speech on protecting our security and values is below the fold. I have read it just once and I need some time to ruminate on it. I still have several concerns but long-time readers here...

I think some Democrats were surprised to see how much power Rush Limbaugh has now that the Republicans don’t have the White House or majorities in Congress. We’ve seen one Republican officeholder after another...

Wonky, but important: In a bold and sweeping policy memorandum (.pdf) issued today, President Obama reaffirmed the critical role that state and local governments play in our constitutional system. The President’s memorandum...

While I am pretty disgusted with Congressional Democrats right now, I have to give credit where it is due. The House passed the Credit Card Reform Bill today and it will be sent to Obama’s desk and signed into law. The...