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The Broken President’s Broken Politics Mon May 13

John Ransom

His life and presidency can only be understood by recognizing this Obama idée fixe goes beyond merely his ideology and merges into that of his personality. Because only when one realizes that he personally identifies with his ideology in the same way that he identifies himself as a father or husband, can one finally understand how tightly he clings to it. ... more
Federalism Is Good Policy and Good Politics Wed Apr 24

Daniel J. Mitchell

It’s a challenge to be a libertarian in Washington because you have to swim against the tide. The vast majority of people in town are looking for excuses to spend money and amass power, and a small band of us are trying to convince them that the federal government should be limited in size and scope. ... more
Inside German Politics Sun Apr 21

Mike Shedlock

Inquiring minds in the US note the upcoming German election and may be wondering about the platforms of the major political parties. ... more
In the Race to be Cheap, Politics Wins Wed Mar 27

John Ransom

There’s a growing sense of alienation between Wall Street and Main Street. Much of the alienation has to do with the lack of the right type of oversight on money and markets. That lack of confidence, which is largely political in nature, cheapens the stock market. ... more
Healthcare and Politics Do Not Mix Thu Feb 28

Hal Scherz

These same governors who disagreed so emphatically with Obamacare, when presented with the promise of “free money” from the federal government to grow the number of patients on Medicaid, have little problem with this. ... more
With Politics Above All Sun Oct 21

Marita Noon

The supposed “science” behind global warming—which morphed into climate change, paved the way for politics above economics. ... more
Pot and Politics on Venice Beach Fri Oct 12

Gina Loudon

Didn't mean to kill your buzz, but Dr Gina Loudon goes undercover to interview talking heads on Venice Beach about the burning issues of the day, puns intended. ... more
Analysis: Politics store risk for emerging market yield - seekers Fri Oct 5

Reuters Business News
EADS-BAE merger could be hostage to U.S. politics Thu Oct 4

Reuters Business News
Analysis: Politics store risk for emerging market yield - seekers Thu Oct 4

Reuters Business News
Analysis: Bomb ticks on EADS pact as politics cloud merger Fri Sep 28

Reuters Business News
The Politics of Hate and Anger May Win Day Mon Sep 10

Morgan Brittany

Anger and hate are all they’ve got on the left. They are tired of being stymied by the Tea Party and the Conservatives so now it is all out war. ... more
Huntington CEO: Put politics aside in U.S. budget debate Wed Sep 5

Reuters Business News
Financial Markets, Politics and the New Reality Wed Aug 8

George Friedman

"What they are doing is trying to thwart natural market outcomes. It is amazing how important the decision-making of one person, Angela Merkel, has become to world markets." ... more
The Politics of Batman: The Dark Knight Of The Soul Rises Fri Jul 20

Jerry Bowyer

You don’t build the polis on the lie of the scapegoat, not because it can’t preserve the polis for a time, but because any city that requires the scapegoating of an innocent man is a society which does not deserve to be preserved. ... more
Hey Unions: Welcome to Politics Tue Jul 10

John Ransom

For labor unions around the country, political losses serve as a painful reminder that when they decided to go all-in for Obama in 2008, they alienated the rest of us non-government, non-union members- the 99 Percent- who have to go out and earn our keep every day. And that alienation is being felt in political defeats by unions around the country. ... more
The Politics Of Ridley Scott's Blockbuster Film Prometheus Thu Jun 14

Jerry Bowyer

Ripley, the modern woman, rebels against the joint program of imperialism, capitalism, war and reproduction, all in one act of forcible expulsion from the narcissistic self. In the words of Camille Paglia, abortion is an act of revolt against the “fascism of nature.” ... more
Spain's Bankia: an uneasy mix of politics and finance Mon May 7

Reuters Business News
Analysis: Politics force growth back on to Europe's agenda Wed Apr 25

Reuters Business News
Positive Politics at Work Mon Apr 2

Bob Rosner

According to a recent poll, politics isn't limited to the world of elected officials and candidates. ... more
Analysis: Politics cushion China's economic hard landing risks Mon Feb 27

Reuters Business News
Insight: Fed housing blueprint lost in din of politics Tue Feb 21

Reuters Business News
Jimmy Carter on Faith and Politics Sun Jan 29

Jeff Carter

I am not a fan of the policies of former President Carter. However, I am interested to learn how he thought faith played a part in his decisions. ... more
PolitiFact Peddles Politics from the Left, not Facts Tue Dec 27

Michael F. Cannon

In the process, this award degrades political discourse by implicitly launching—an encouraging others to launch—ad hominem assaults on people who hold legitimate differences of opinion. PolitiFact should find a better way to attract readers. ... more
IN Gov. Daniels Compares Illinois Politics to "Living Next to the Simpson's" Tue Dec 13

Jeff Carter

Indiana governor Mitch Daniels has said that being next to Illinois is like living next door to the Simpson's. ... more