| Nov 12, 2014 | Rights / DemocracyDick 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...
| Jan 22, 2014 | Economy / BusinessDoes 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...
| Jul 10, 2013 | Rights / DemocracyVirtually 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...