Archive for December, 2006

The color of money

The battle today between the courts and the Treasury Department is not so much about the color of money, but the shape of it. As anyone who has ever had a friend or family member who was blind or near to it knows, the greenback is a problem. Ones are the same as tens, or [...]

Using Protection

The Democrats will be coming into power in Congress in the next few weeks, and they’ll be gaining new force in legislation; among their new powers will be sway over trade law. While the President and his associates can negotiate trade bills and treaties, it’s the role of Congress to give the OK. With the [...]

2008, II.

Here’s the second half of the Campaign for 2008 kickoff and presidential speculation.  I talked about the Republicans dithering about a nomination before; now it’s time to discuss the Democratic dithering. 
The Democrats, in no particular order:
–Hillary. Frankly, I think she’d be a fool to run in ‘08. I think she’s better off waiting at least [...]