It's already starting; Moodys is starting to point to a downgrade in the US "AAA" bond rating. Strange considering that borrowing more was supposed to fix the credit problem. The US is starting to operate a lot like General Motors. The government has ma… 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 »

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 »

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 »