Category Archives: Harangue-a-bang-bang!

I’ve already written about the craptacular “tax compromise” but I decided to check the history leading up to the current mess.  Back in 2008 Obama wasn’t interested in extending the Bush Tax cuts: Obama has no plans to extend the … Continue reading →

“When you get to a fork in the road, take it.” Never underestimate a politician’s ability to ignore the obvious. We’ve got an overwhelming soul crushing debit hanging over our head like the sword of Damocles and both sides have … Continue reading →

“Every single great idea that has marked the 21st century, the 20th century and the 19th century has required government vision and government incentive.” Joe Biden, October 26, 2010 I want to know just two things.  First; how can a … Continue reading →

I have a cold. It feels like a hybrid of the Bubonic Plague and Ebola. It came quickly. Saturday afternoon I was on a ladder installing a ceiling (and making good progress I might add). By dinner I was a … Continue reading →

I can’t help but ramble about media bias.  My heartburn is caused by reporting about government debt so please allow me four bullet points to clarify my Curmudgeonly position. I think government debt is a bad thing which will bite … Continue reading →

Suppose you’re a political figure who came darned close to winning the party nomination for presidential candidate in 2008. Suppose the guy who narrowly won wanted to keep you on a tight leash and in plain sight.  If he doesn’t … Continue reading →

I was in my bunker living room last night discussing this year’s craptacular electioneering with some random fool Dr. Mingo when he made an excellent prognostication. The 2010 election cycle will have no fewer than three races which “go into … Continue reading →