Category Archives: Politics

I seem to remember something the candidates were saying in the last presidential election about putting Social Security money in a “lockbox”. Well, the box is empty; all the money in the Social Security trust fund has all been loaned … Continue reading →

There’s been much talk about the Republican tax cuts “for the rich”. What is that exactly? In the United States there are about 140 million taxpayers. The top 1% would be 1.4 million people. The average annual income of those … Continue reading →

If George and Saddam were running for President of the US, which one would I vote for? George But I had to think about it for a minute.

I don’t care all that much whether George W. Bush used cocaine at Camp David or not. We all know he’s had a substance abuse problem sometime in the past. That doesn’t mean someone can’t be President. But I’m glad … Continue reading →

I have a visceral dislike for George W. Bush (me and a few million other people). I’ve been wondering why that is. Exactly what’s got me, a person who tries to see the best in others, in such a negative … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading the book Bushworld by Maureen Dowd. It’s my first “Bush bashing” book. I didn’t think much of it. It was mostly snide and catty. I prefer my books more serious. Maureen’s much more engaging in person.