I am not Mel Gibson and you, presumably, are not Helen Hunt (Helen, if you do read this, you’re awesome). But the movie starring these two actors – in which Gibson’s character falls, hits his head, and is suddenly able to hear women’s thoughts – is unfortunately reminiscent of a current policy debate. On Wednesday, … Continue reading
During the 2008 campaign, then-candidate Obama promised that his administration would be the most open and transparent in American history – in history! Jefferson be damned. He’s repeated that sound bite multiple times, stating that they have instituted rules that, for example, disallow registered lobbyists from working at the White House and make White House … Continue reading
With gun control stalled and budget negotiations on the back burner, all eyes have now turned to immigration reform. President Obama is seeking (and really needs) a large second term accomplishment to solidify and bolster his legacy. Republicans, meanwhile, are trapped at the bottom of an electoral well staring up at 70% of Latinos and … Continue reading
I rarely write about social policy. In terms of public policy I think it generally pales in comparison to the myriad issues we face as a nation. But in thinking about everything on a macro level, you sometimes lose sight of the human component of all policy issues. This morning, Ohio Senator Rob Portman, a … Continue reading
Since the financial crisis of 2008, discussion of the role big banks play in the American economy and the inherent risk they represent has faded into the periphery. As with many other areas of public policy, a sustained focus beyond a time of crisis is difficult, due mainly to the relative lack of political will. … Continue reading
As a conservative, I’m always hesitant to make the claim of media bias, for two reasons. First, I think the conservative claim of the mainstream media’s bias is often overwrought and self-fulfilling. Politicians and their staffs feel wronged and unfairly treated and, as a result, create an us-versus-them atmosphere that only perpetuates the irascible relationship. … Continue reading
The 2016 presidential race is wide open, in a sense, but in a sense it’s not. While the Republican side will undoubtedly be a highly competitive horse race, the choice for the Democratic nominee will come down to one question: will Hillary run? Others have been mentioned to have interest in running – Vice-President Biden, … Continue reading
It was a normal Sunday morning for my grandfather, an officer in the US Army. He was getting ready to play his weekly round of golf, an experience which, while blissful enough on its own, was accented by the warm December sun and calming breeze of the South Pacific. As he prepared to leave, my … Continue reading
With the 2012 election mere weeks in the rear-view mirror, many would say it’s too soon to begin talking about 2016, and they’re right. But I’m going to do it anyway. Why? Well, because I’m bored and because 2016 looks like it may finally be some Republican light at the end of a long, long … Continue reading
The decades-long struggle between Israel and Palestine is one of the most discussed and least understood conflicts in the world today. The irony (ironic in a sad, not a funny way) is that while Israelis are the most hated people group in the Middle East, Palestinians are the second most hated people group. The conflict … Continue reading
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