From the Wall Street Journal: Congress reached an agreement in principle on a $700 billion package to bail out the financial industry, leaders from both parties said Thursday. They plan to present the deal to the White House later Thursday, hoping … [Continue reading] about Newsflash: Wall Street Journal Reporting Agreement in Principle Is Reached on $700 Billion Bailout
Harry Reid Trying To Sneak Oil Shale Ban Back Into Legislation
Senator Jim DeMint’s office reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is trying to sneak an extension of the oil shale ban into legislation under cover of the bailout frenzy. Sec 1602 continues ban on oil shale. The language follows: SEC. … [Continue reading] about Harry Reid Trying To Sneak Oil Shale Ban Back Into Legislation
A Failure of Leadership
What I said yesterday about McCain and leadership... Scratch that. My first reaction to John McCain's announcement that he was suspending his campaign and returning Washington to help craft a financial bailout plan was positive. I though it was bold … [Continue reading] about A Failure of Leadership
Anatomy of a Crisis
The more I think about the Bush Administration's proposed 700 billion dollar back bailout the madder I get. The "credit crisis" wasn't created by by greed and mismanagement on Wall Street. It was created by politicians who thought they could … [Continue reading] about Anatomy of a Crisis
Leadership: McCain To Suspend Campaign To Focus On Economy
John McCain has announced that he will temporarily suspend his campaign, effective tomorrow, so that he can return to Washington to work on the Wall Street bailout plan. He has also asked the Commission on Presidential Debates to postpone the debate … [Continue reading] about Leadership: McCain To Suspend Campaign To Focus On Economy
Poll Question: If The Election Were Held Today Who Would You Vote For?
Dear Mr. Obama…
A message from a military wife. H/T: Floppingaces. … [Continue reading] about Dear Mr. Obama…
What Sarah Palin Would Have Said
The New York Sun has the speech Governor Palin would have given today had her appearance at a rally to protest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's appearance to the UN not been canceled. I am honored to be with you and with leaders from across … [Continue reading] about What Sarah Palin Would Have Said
Credit Crisis Redux
Today's Wall Street Journal takes a look at our current credit crisis and how we got here. Among the culprits the Journal identifies: The Federal Reserve. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A credit-rating oligopoly. Banking regulators. The … [Continue reading] about Credit Crisis Redux
USA – USA – USA
Congratulations to captain Paul Azinger and the US Ryder Cup Team of Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Kenny Perry, Jim Furyk, Anthony Kim, Justin Leonard, Ben Curtis, Boo Weekley, Chad Campbell, J.B. Holmes, Hunter Mahan and Steve Stricker on their … [Continue reading] about USA – USA – USA
The Surge & Sarah…
I was planning on taking a weekend hiatus from blogging for various reasons but I thought I'd take a short hiatus from my hiatus to point out a couple must reads. The first is Matthew Kaminski's interview with retired general Jack Kean In the Wall … [Continue reading] about The Surge & Sarah…
Sierra Hotel! The Gang of 20 Folds!
The Hill is reporting that Lindsey Graham and his gang of wimps have folded... For now anyway. A bipartisan group of senators who sought a compromise in the rancorous energy debate won't introduce their bill before lawmakers adjourn for the … [Continue reading] about Sierra Hotel! The Gang of 20 Folds!
Palin E-mail Hack Follow-up – Updated
Updates Below the Fold... As I mentioned yesterday the FBI and Secret Service have opened a criminal investigation into the unauthorized access of Sarah Palin's private e-mail account. That investigation is undoubtedly progressing quietly outside … [Continue reading] about Palin E-mail Hack Follow-up – Updated
Are American Voters Susceptible To Blackmail?
Daniel Johnson, the editor of Standpoint has an interesting Op-Ed in today's New York Sun: LONDON — Are American voters susceptible to blackmail? Ever since Sarah Palin lifted John McCain's campaign, it is becoming increasingly clear that America … [Continue reading] about Are American Voters Susceptible To Blackmail?
Sarah Palin’s Private E-mail Account Hacked – Updated
Scroll For Updates... Network World and Wired are reporting that Sarah Palin's private Yahoo mail account has been hacked and that screenshots of messages have been posted on various web sites. From Wired: Vice-presidential candidate Sarah … [Continue reading] about Sarah Palin’s Private E-mail Account Hacked – Updated