How Did We Get Here?

How Did We Get Here?

Dick Tuck, the legendary political prankster and wit, once ran for local office in San Francisco and lost. His concession speech, in its entirety: “The people have spoken — the bastards.” Now, you know me — I wouldn’t say anything like that about the...
Obama’s Taxing Problem

Obama’s Taxing Problem

Does getting tipsy make it easier for you to bear President Barack Obama ‘s State of the Union addresses? Try taking a sip of beer, wine, or a mixed drink every time he says the words “tax” or “taxpayer” this time around. It’s not...
Taking Embarrassing to a New Level

Taking Embarrassing to a New Level

Virtually every president gets on a roll at some time during his administration, generally early on. And while he’s on that roll, every day is a wedding. He gets bills passed, international relations go his way, and people love him. It seems he can’t make...