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  In the aftermath of last fall’s elections, we have witnessed- in varying degrees, to be sure- a copious amount of both self-examination and external critiques of the Republican Party. Inside and outside the Party, topics such as messaging, appealing… more »

I have not found time to complete any original posts this week as I have been compelled to devote most of my time to earning a living. I have, however, managed to read some thought-provoking blog posts and I would urge those of you with wonky inclinatio… more »

We are closing in on Sequestration Day. Our Dear Leaders are engaged in stenous efforts to outdo each other in fomenting fear among the citizenry. If I am to believe the President and the Democrats, the very fabric of society is about to be torn asunder… more »

The Countdown to Sequestration (sounds like the masochistic sex act it is) is nearing its end. The Congress.... The Congress is on break. The President is playing golf with Tiger Woods.  Lincoln had it half right: The government has not quite vanished f… more »

 David Dayen advocates for the return of the practice of permitting the U.S. Postal Service to offer simple banking services in an online article. His two main points is that such a move would help the USPS financially, and provide a needed financial se… more »

A Hershey Milk Chocolate Bar for my beloved Barbara, She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed. Harry Reid's waffling on filibuster reform last month has quickly showed results: Senate Republicans are now threatening a filibuster of former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel… more »