In America tomorrow is July 4th, which is a big celebration.  For a lot of people it means fireworks.  But, fireworks are actually pretty dangerous.  So before you go out and buy those illegal M-80s, you need to watch this video.  Do not try this at home (you know I’m talking to you David).
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Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more questionable in Washington, then along comes this (hat tip Tom).
Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth said today she was canceling plans for an exclusive "salon" at her home where for as much as $250,000, the Post offered lobbyists and association executives off-the-record access to "those powerful few" [...]

As Americans ponder the health care reform initiatives now coming from Congress and the Obama Administration, I want to say a few words about what the subject means to me.
America is often touted as the richest country in the world.  It is certainly a rich nation with an advanced economy.  As such, certain basic services [...]

I happened upon an article about shops being closed in France that highlighted a larger issue about cultural attitudes in the U.S. and Europe regarding work, leisure and material wealth.  I would like to share some thoughts with you on these issues because I think they are significant in regards to savings, debt and other [...]

I was catching up with some of my reading when I happened across a quote from 1930 twice, which led me to write this post on how poor the Obama reform agenda really is. And I want ask you: is Obama Change you can believe in?
The first post by Paul Krugman, “Green shoots, 1930” was [...]

The video below comes via FORA.tv (FORA stands for Feed Your Inner Genius).  It is of Christina Romer making the case for Obama’s health care plan at the Commonwealth Club.  This video runs over one hour, and so, should give you a fairly comprehensive view of the economic case Obama is now making for health [...]

Yesterday, I argued that the United States faced a policy dilemma in avoiding debt deflationary forces while maintaining fiscal prudence.  The reality is that President Obama faces political constraints in Washington right now in regards to budget deficits.  He is not likely to get another stimulus package through the Congress unless he can credibly demonstrate [...]

This case is going to the Supreme Court of the United States.  It will be a landmark ruling when the issue is decided. Take a look at what David Boies has to say about the issue.

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I say no, he needs to get all of this out in the open and behind us.  But the Conservative Wall Street Journal’s Jerry Seib makes a compelling argument that he should, using Jerry Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon as a reason.  Take a look.  And if you’re interested in Watergate, the recent film Frost/Nixon [...]