The Community-Organizer-in-Chief

Mar 30, 2009 - Government's grasp going global: Obama and Geithner want to eliminate any haven from regulation By Mark Steyn Writing in the Chicago Tribune last week, President Barack Obama fell back on one of his favorite rhetorical tics: "But I also know," he wrote, "that we need not choose between a chaotic and unforgiving capitalism and an oppressive government-run economy. That is a false choice that will not serve our people or any people." Really? - 3 Comments

10 Bush Pardons to Watch For

Jan 19, 2009 - Published on Monday, January 19, 2009 by Politico by Josh Gerstein As the clock ticks down on his presidency, George W. Bush has shown few signs he plans to indulge in the frenzy of last-minute pardons that marked Bill Clinton's final hours in the Oval Office. Bush could quickly leap back into the spotlight in the next two days if he issues a blanket pardon immunizing CIA and military interrogators, as well as their bosses, from criminal prosecution over harsh treatment of prisoners from the war on terror (Reuters/Jonathan Ernst)But Bush could quickly leap back into the spotlight in the next two days if he issues a blanket pardon immunizing CIA and military interrogators, as well as their bosses, from criminal prosecution over harsh treatment of prisoners from the war on terror. - 0 Comments