Author: Steven D

NYT: Surge Now, Surge Forever

You might think my title is a reference to John McCain’s claim that we should stay in Iraq for 100 years. That would, after all be a reasonable assumption. But no, the idea that we must stay in Iraq for the indefinite...

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What have we learned so far*

Women will vote for Hillary Clinton, and will show up in very large numbers in the primaries/caucuses to do so. Democrats shouldn’t evoke the name of Reagan if they have accepted endorsements from Unions. Competence is...

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Right Wing Black Comedy

A conservative businessman tells his best joke about Obama at a ceremony to honor the President of the University of Colorado, and is surprised when no one gets it: Bill Farr found himself in a bit of hot political water after...

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Signs of the Times

Gold prices are set to break the $1,000 per ounce barrier this year according to industry analysts. Crude oil prices are still hovering around $90 a barrel. Raw materials prices for manufacturers are surging. Inflation last year...

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Wherein I Reject Political Correctness

For many years I’ve been very conscious of using the “wrong” words to describe individuals with whom I disagree, or had confrontations, or disliked in general. Some would say I have been a practitioner of...

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