Tancredo: "Global Warming is Bull"
In a speech at George Washington University, former congressman Tom Tancredo repeated comments urging the U.S. to bomb Mecca in the event of an Islamic terrorist attack. Also, when asked about the GOP's platform on climate change, Tancredo responded: “We have a position, its bull****.” Former …Anger is No Path to Power
Demagogues like Limbaugh and Beck exploit the resentments and anger of conservative Republicans while keeping them marginalized and unable to build a viable movement. A recent study by the Democracy Corps sought to determine the beliefs and views of self-identified conservative Republican voters. …Do Limbaugh and Beck Believe What They Say?
Suppose an agent arrived in the offices of Limbaugh/Beck/Hannity/O'Reilly etc. with an offer. "I can guarantee you a deal that will pay you twice as much - bring you twice as much fame - and extend your career twice as long - if you'd say the exact opposite of what you are saying now." Which of …Beware the Gold Bug
Gold is a strange investment vehicle. If the typical small investor were to hear a pitch for investment in copper, zinc or molybdenum, he or she would probably react negatively. “The metals market? Are you crazy? That’s no place for me.” But if the metal is gold, suddenly everybody wants to play. …Job Losses Illustrated
John Steele Gordon at the Commentary blog directs attention to this horrifying graphic showing the pace of job loss since 2004. Where Gordon goes wrong, I think, is saying that this chart proves Obama is doomed in 2012. John Steele Gordon at the Commentary blog directs attention to this …Economy Won't Recover in 2010
When one considers the large number of involuntary part-time workers in the labor market, the chances for an economic recovery in 2010 are slim. By November 2010, the unemployment rate will remain above 10 percent. The two charts below give some idea of how very bad the current state of the U.S. …