The Most Sued President in History
ANOTHER BLEAK THOUGHTWhat would it do to America if the sitting president were convicted of fraud or some other crime? And—can a sitting president go to jail?
Stand Your Ground With Your Phone
Fight BackIf law enforcement can track people with impunity, why not fight fire with fire and record the police?
Ted Cruz Thinks You're Stupid
The senator claims he “didn’t try to shut down the government,” despite strategizing to do so. Having satisfied the lunatic right, he’s trying to move back to the middle for 2016.
Obamacare Rx: Take a Chill Pill
It’ll WorkThe Democrats are freaking out about the Obamacare rollout, and Republicans are loving it. But with public opinion on the law’s side, it’s the GOP that should be afraid.
The Tea Party’s Endless Apocalypse
End TimesTea Party leaders view themselves as modern prophets of the end of times, ratcheting up their rhetoric to prove that Obama is evil and God is on their side.
Crying Wolf on Capitol Hill
HowlWhy do Tea Partiers and Americans seem so blasé about a default? Because Democrats keep crying wolf about other supposed catastrophes. Too bad, since this time it’s real. By Joe McLean.
To Be or Not To Be…A Loser
Speaker HamletBoehner can keep the insanity going, or step up and bring a budget resolution to the floor, saving the country from economic collapse. It’s not rocket science, writes Joe McLean.
D.C.’s Dynamic Inaction
EquilibriumWith Tea Party Republicans pining for an imagined American past, a do-nothing Congress may be the best we can hope for, writes Joe McLean.
The Red States of Denial
Reality CheckThe rejection of low-cost private insurance could prove a blessing in disguise, moving us closer to a single=payer system, writes Joe McLean.
Bring On the Campaign Cash!
Vote BuyingThink the rich shouldn’t be allowed to buy elections? You’ve got it all wrong. Joe McLean on why the Supreme Court would be smart to lift limits on direct contributions to candidates.