The headline may be a little misleading but the article is worth reading: Union Workers at Big Three Automakers Average $73 an Hour By Pete Winn, Senior Writer/Editor, CNSNews.com, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Economists in … [Continue reading] about CNSNews.com: Union Workers at Big Three Automakers Average $73 an Hour
Newt’s Prospects Fading in Quest for RNC Chair?
The Washington Times is reporting that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's bid to be the next RNC chairman may be losing steam. From the Washington Times: GOP governors and state party chairmen say former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be a … [Continue reading] about Newt’s Prospects Fading in Quest for RNC Chair?
Wall Street Journal: Why Bankruptcy Is the Best Option for GM
Today's Wall Street Journal has a must read Op Ed column by Michael Levine. Levine examines the problems faced by GM and explains why seeking chapter 11 bankruptcy protection may GM's best chance for survival. Why Bankruptcy Is the Best Option for … [Continue reading] about Wall Street Journal: Why Bankruptcy Is the Best Option for GM
5 Myths About the 2008 Elections
Washington Post writer Chris Cillizza examines and attempts to debunk 5 myths about the 2008 elections... The entire article is worth reading but the two points that stand out in my opinion are these: 4. A Republican candidate could have won the … [Continue reading] about 5 Myths About the 2008 Elections
Change?
An interesting bit of political trivia from Newsmax.com: Of the 47 appointees named so far to transition or staff posts, 31 have ties to the Clinton administration, including all but one member of the 12-person Transition Advisory … [Continue reading] about Change?
Wall Street Journal: Just Say No to Detroit
There's an interesting essay by New York University finance professor David Yermack in today's Wall Street Journal. Just Say No to Detroit Given the abysmal performance by Detroit's Big Three, it would be better to send each employee a check … [Continue reading] about Wall Street Journal: Just Say No to Detroit
Poll Question: Who Do You Want As RNC Chair?
[poll id="11"] My initial gut reaction is Newt Gingrich, though, the more I think about it the more I'm leaning towards Michael Steele or Fred Thompson. As much as I like Newt he may be to polarizing for the job. The choice between Steele and … [Continue reading] about Poll Question: Who Do You Want As RNC Chair?
The Perils of Talking
Ralph Peters has an interesting column on Afghanistan in today's New York Post. Peters directly addresses the difficulties of negotiating with the Taliban. THE TALKING TRAP: AFGHAN FOLLIES By Ralph Peters, New York Post, November 13, … [Continue reading] about The Perils of Talking
RNC to File Suit to Undo McCain-Feingold Limits
The Washington Times is reporting that the Republican Nation Committee plans to file two lawsuits seeking to overturn elements of the McCain-Feingold act - formally known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. The first suite due to be … [Continue reading] about RNC to File Suit to Undo McCain-Feingold Limits
Two Quick and Dirty Book Reviews
I finished First Daughter by Eric Van Lustbader a couple of weeks ago... The plot revolves around the kidnapping of the President Elects daughter and the investigation to find her before the inauguration. The basic story had a lot of potential but … [Continue reading] about Two Quick and Dirty Book Reviews
Oh Happy Day
A few weeks ago I published a short post on the demise of Atrivo (aka Intercage). Today Washington Post technology columnist Brian Krebs brings word that McColo Corp., a Northern California hosting firm that had been identified by the computer … [Continue reading] about Oh Happy Day
Site Updates
Just a quick FYI, I updated the blog template this afternoon... The new template adds Gravatar support and is more "future friendly" than the old one. I still have a little minor tweaking to do so if you notice any glitches let me know. TIA … [Continue reading] about Site Updates
Lest We Forget: Happy Veterans Day
Yesterday we celebrated the 233rd Birthday of the Marine Corps, today we pause to remember all those who have served this nation in peace and war. Thank You and God Bless You. … [Continue reading] about Lest We Forget: Happy Veterans Day
Video: Congressman Jim Moran Talks About Redistributionism
This should scare the hell out of anyone who works for a living: We have been guided by a Republican administration who believes in the simplistic notion that people who have wealth are entitled to keep it and they have an antipathy towards … [Continue reading] about Video: Congressman Jim Moran Talks About Redistributionism
Happy Birthday Marines!
233 Years Old Today. Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference to the world...The Marines don't have that problem. President Ronald Reagan - 1985 Semper Fi! … [Continue reading] about Happy Birthday Marines!