Political Science

Even before he started running for president, there were three things I didn't like about Rudy Giuliani when he was mayor of New York: He said things like this. He tried to shut down legal businesses he disliked, such as strip clubs and adult bookstores. He aggressively defended New York police officers against accusations of misconduct … [Read more...] about Rudy Rex?

Maybe. I thought the kerfuffle over Obama not wearing a flag pin was pretty dumb. I wouldn't be surprised if somebody on Obama's campaign staff orchestrated the whole mess to make his opponents look petty. Now John Ruberry just pointed out another flag flap for Obama. This time it's a picture of him and several other people standing for the national anthem. He's the … [Read more...] about Obama and the Flag: This Time It’s Interesting

Cartoonist David Horsey on the possiblilites at a Spouse's Debate. … [Read more...] about The Spouses’ Debate

This has the ring of truth. … [Read more...] about How Business Is Done In Illinois

This sounds like a good idea to me: Oath of Presidential Transparency For Open, Transparent, and Accountable Government I, __________________________, candidate for President of the United States, pledge to the American Public that, if elected President of the United States, my administration will be fully and robustly committed to open, transparent, and accountable … [Read more...] about Towards a More Transparent Government