February 02, 2006
For Whom the Bell Blogs
Two stories led the New York Times this morning—one on NSA spying, one on the cutbacks in social programs. Which one the blogosphere cares more about is obvious—and sad.
January 31, 2006
Signing statements = petard?
Bush famously uses signing statements to arrogate executive power. But in doing so, says Anonymous Liberal, he may in one crucial instance have undercut his own story.
January 27, 2006
Latest wiretap poll: The Frame's Afoot.
Latest wiretap poll: Framing remains the key, and most trust government to know who's a likely terrorist.
Memo to POTUS:
Some Thoughts Concerning the College Curriculum
UCLA isn't the only place where disrespect for the Commander in Chief and the War on Terror is taught. The problem is much bigger.
January 24, 2006
The T-word, the L-word —
and our old friend Pat Roberts
We now know Bush's line on the wiretaps: flog "terrorism," vaguely assert legality—and trust the senator who can always be counted on to stonewall.
January 23, 2006
Framing the Wiretaps: Might we Actually Win?
Last week I was sure that the NSA wiretap issue was a loser for Democrats. And I was right—then. But two hidden bombshells since then make me much less sure. Watch what McCain says—and Kerry.
January 20, 2006
Yes, the NSA wiretaps are illegal.
Now forget that and talk Medicare.
Yes, the NSA wiretaps are illegal. Democratic politicians should now forget that and talk Medicare.
