August 13, 2026

Archives for June 2011

You might live in a swing state if…

…you’re more likely to run into a candidate for the White House than a Mormon missionary when you get a knock at the door. I ran into an interesting set of data today: voter turnout nationally has never really been that high, and while it may be falling, it’s never really changed in Presidential years. […]

Libya: Members of Congress Challenging Constitutionality of Military Action

It’s the American way. Got a problem? Take it to court. Even if that problem is military action in Libya. While Rep. Boehner is taking a more diplomatic tact by sending a letter to President Obama seeking clarification on Libya, others have had enough and are challenging him in federal court. Is our continued military […]

Libyan rebels do it from scratch…and from their arm chairs.

Speaking of Libya and American military intervention, here are a few of the weapons that the Libyan rebels have built themselves:

That’s a lot of weed…

L.O.L of the day is brought to you by the Namby Pamby: Attorney: According to our office manager, you are $5,000 short for the retainer payment. Client: But I already paid you five! Do you know how much weed I had to sell to get that??!? This is why you want to become a lawyer. […]

While we bomb Libya, is a violation of the War Powers Resolution on the horizon?

In case you’ve forgotten, we are still bombing Libya. Yesterday, Rep. John Boehner sent a letter to President Obama reminding him that the time has arrived–legally speaking–to obtain Congressional approval for further military action in the North African country. Five days from now, our country will reach the 90-day mark from the notification to Congress […]

Become an “expert” in about five books (plus or minus)

If you’re interested in becoming an “expert” in a flash, or at least boning up on a topic, then nothing beats reading a few well written books. The only trouble is finding the time and finding the right books. Find the time and the books, though, and  it is one of the cheapest, and most […]

Mitt Romney and “the Mormon Question.”

The “Mormon” question. [sigh] Who hasn’t heard it yet? Can a Mormon be elected president? I can’t get into a conversation about politics and the 2012 campaign for the White House without Mitt Romney coming up. This includes conversations with your average voters and political insiders, family and friends, Democrats and Republicans alike. (Why, yes, […]