Author: BooMan

Libby Trial Discussion

The Libby trial has started and opening statements have concluded. You can read Fitz’ statement here and Wells’ statement here. There were suprisingly few surprises. The juiciest tidbit came in Wells’ opening...

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Getting in the Mood for the SOTU

The big day has finally come and our fearless leader has to go before an hostile Congress and an hostile nation. Just to get us all in the correct mood, I offer this flashback from the Watergate Tapes (.pdf). MARCH 21, 1973,...

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Bush at 28%

The President has finally dropped into the twenties. According to CBS News Bush is now at 28%. And just by way of comparison: In January 1999, for example, just after his impeachment by the House of Representatives, President...

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Open Thread

Discuss the Super Bowl, the Libby Trial, Warner’s resolution, the SOTU, American Idol, or whatever else is on your mind…

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SOTU: What Should He Say?

If you were Bush what would you say to the nation tomorrow night? What can he say? The public is so sick of him that he is polling at Nixonian levels. The most respected Republican Senator on military affairs, John Warner, is...

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