It's interesting that when Egypt is in real trouble there is nothing on the front page of US newspapers, but the blog section of the New York Times has insight. This is a very important development. Remember we had the President of The United States say… more »

Obama wishes his policies were easier to mandate. I have known for quite some time that Obama takes issue with the fact that laws limit our government. more »

The government is thinking of turning foreclosed homes into rental properties. The Obama administration is examining ways to pull foreclosed properties off the market and rent them to help stabilize the housing market, according to people familiar… more »

If you thought that Social Security is solvent; check this out. Factcheck.org Some senior Democrats are claiming that Social Security does not contribute "one penny" to the federal deficit. That’s not true. The fact is, the federal government ha… more »

There are many things in life that through me for a loop, but none more than Rahm Emanuel. Why in the world would someone put themselves up for the position of Mayor, and expect not to be asked personal questions? Rahm Emanuel is the perfect exam… more »

Many things can pass as art these days, even things that the artists themselves can't explain. Then there are some works of art which just make you smile. Note: You DO NOT need to register to leave a comment. Follow The WindUpRubberFinger on Twitt… more »

Jay Carney came out today telling reporters what they can and can't do. Obama chafes at the time-honored practice of answering questions shouted at him during pooled, non-press conference events — and his staff has often opted for “stills sprays,”… more »

If Speaker Boehner agrees to an increase in the debt limit now; he exemplifies the lack of leadership that got Obama elected in the first place. When the majority of Americans are behind you; you, Speaker Boehner, still can't do what you know is righ… more »

This article goes a long way towards explaining what's really going on. Even still, Buchanan forgets to point out one of the most important facts. The nation doesn't default on the debt until we stop paying interest on the debt. The national equivalent… more »

Obama's Twitter town hall turned out to be a little awkward. As it turns out Obama didn't do the typing. The man who was typing quickly became fatigued because there was no "Uhh" key on the keyboard. Also many of the answers were too long to squeeze int… more »

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