Words of wisdom from the very liberal Jim Cramer: It’s time to get serious. It’s time to take the issue from the pundits and from the left and right, and put it where it belongs: serious non-ideological debate to put out the real firestorm, the collapse of the economy from Wall Stree...

Marred by a week-long cycle of bad press and Cabinet defections, President Obama’s $787 Billion stimulus package passed both houses of Congress last night, despite the rigid partisan-divide. Clearly emboldened by their unanimous “No� votes on the first version, House Republicans, masterfully c...

Well, its looks like the Congressional Democrats are not ready to lead next year, but ready to duck and run for cover. They clearly are realizing their ideas only would cause damage to this country (which is what conservatives warned all through the election): After moving quickly with an economic s...

I’d like to point out a couple of very interesting reads that I stumbled upon today. the first was actually written by my brother, Abe. It appears in the Jpost In the article Katsman compares the current situation in Iraq to that of Vietnam. Politically, similarities abound. “Some quick ...

How obvious was it that George Bush was playing Congressional Democrats for patsies when it came to invading Iraq? Obvious enough that Lincoln Chafee, not known for being the brightest bulb in the Senate light show, though that it was obvious.Chafee was the only Republican senator to vote against pr...

BUCK NAKED POLITICS.    It's on again (the Telecom Debate).  Will Dodd carry the day? The economic stimulus package seems well-designed to ensure that the unemployed and poor don't get any undeserved benefits... Yes, it's just the economic stimulus package anyone familiar with the Bus...

Two posts for today: (1) Plan B for Dems:  Stop Whining & Find Your Message.  If only my own voice were louder. (2)  Despite Veto Threat, Retired Generals & Admirals Support Bill Restricting CIA’s Detainee Treatment; Bush Demands Freedom from Restrictions on Torture (Updated...

It must feel awful to wake up in the morning to these stories. AP: Congressional Democrats prepared Wednesday for major concessions on Iraq war funding, children's health insurance, tax policies, general spending and energy, because they could not overcome vetoes by President Bush. The setbacks are ...