Privatize Infrastructure

The Man On The Way Up's latest bad idea gets skewered - The Private Sector Can Improve Infrastructure with Privatization, not a Bank.

Today in Wonkery

Today in Wonkery includes the Public Sector Unions link plus some stuff on GM and its political work. It includes a link to a piece on how the Crook And Chaser Bill - aka the Dodd-Frank bill - gives Congress and the feds the power to take all the money they want for the sham called "bailouts."

The Trouble With Public Sector Unions

The Trouble With Public Sector Unions

(More) Real Evidence on Stimulus Failure

If you actually thought the stimulus would work, the facts refute you.

Man On The Way Up's Wars

Check this look at President MOTWU's confusion on the war.

The Slow, Steady Decay of U.S. Civil-Military Relations

The Slow, Steady Decay of U.S. Civil-Military Relations under The Man On The Way Up.

Obama Wages Class War Via Tax Evasion

The Man On The Way Up wants to raise taxes, and is getting heavier resistance.

Mike Nesmith - Don't Call On Me

This is a 1965 version of Mike's co-composition with John London.
Credit to Ashley Gabrys for the creation of this video.

Surprise: Colbert Testimony Becomes Side Show Dems Will Regret

You can't make up stuff like this.

Getting Housing Off Government Roids

Check this look at how to get housing off of the government's juice.

Mike Nesmith - How Can You Kiss Me

Grand Ennui- Michael Nesmith Live at the Roundhouse 1974

Mike's April 1974 concert in the UK includes this superb acoustic performance of Grand Ennui mixed with humorous banter with the audience.

Limited Government in the 21st Century

The back and forth between Arthur Brooks/Paul Ryan and David Brooks has stirred up some good conversation.

WalMartCare

WalMartCare looks to be more relevant than Man On The Way Up Care.

A Cartoonish Look at ObamaCare

A Cartoonish Look at ObamaCare that lies its Democratic Ass off.

Is It Possible To Spend One Trillion and Then Not Spend One Trillion?

The Man On The Way Up Says, "I'm Not Spending a Trillion Dollars."

When a President Hates Being Commander in Chief

When a President Hates Being Commander in Chief - do we sare call it treason?

The Man On The Way Up's Cowardice

Woodward Book Tells a Damning Tale indicates The Man On The Way Up has never been serious about winning the war against Islamo-Arab imperialism.

Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Simplified Version)

The mid-80s soul classic was remade in superior stripped-down fashion.

Ireland’s Austerity Plan

The Real Lesson About Ireland’s Austerity Plan

Talk about the Facts with Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton discusses Obamacare and says he wants to "talk about the facts." Being a liar, Clinton is not in command of the facts with regard to healthcare.

NOTE: See also this longer analysis of one of the central myths about healthcare.

Famous 1996 Jim Mora Rant

Tom Brady channelled this 1996 Jim Mora rant in his postgame comments after the loss to the Jets.

Arthur Brooks On The Anti-Government Straw Man

Arthur Brooks on the anti-government strawman.

The Choice Before Tomorrow

In The Choice Before Tomorrow Congressman Paul Ryan offers a response to a critique by David Brooks.

Why Does Government Grow - And The Alternative

Why Does Government Grow? Plus the alternative.

The Sham Of Uninsured

The healthcare policy debate is driven by a definition of "uninsured" Americans that is deceptive and ultimately irrelevant.

Obama Pulls A Clinton On Taxes

The Myth of a Return to Clinton-era Taxes

Classic Buffalo Bills: 09/21/97 vs. Colts

The Forgotten Comeback in Bills history.

Classic Buffalo Bills: 10/09/83 @ Dolphins

The Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins rivalry has had some spectacular games, such as this 1983 shootout that featured Dan Marino's Miami Dolphins debut.

Forgotten Favre Clip

This 1996 ESPN SportsCenter clip brings reminder of a forgotten chapter of Brett Favre's career. It also brings reminder of a time when Keith Olbermann was actually a good broadcaster.

Osama Bin Elvis

It's been a common attack on George W. Bush - that we haven't found Osama Bin Laden. Reminder is necessary that Osama isn't calling shots anymore and the obsession with Bin Laden obfuscates realities about Islamo-Arab terrorism.

Some of Shelly's Blues- Mike Nesmith Live at the Roundhouse

From Mike's 1974 concert.

Michael Nesmith - Lamppost - BBC Radio - 1975

Michael Nesmith - Marie's Theme - BBC Radio - 1975

Michael Nesmith - Dance Between The Raindrops - BBC Radio - 1975

Michael Nesmith's 1975 performance on BBC Radio.

1994 Fake Spike Game - Dolphins vs. Jets

This is ESPN coverage of the famous 1994 Fake Spike game between Miami and the NY Jets.

Stalling the Next Economic Revolution

Outdated methods protected by government meddling are delaying a new economic revolution.

More On Giannoulias

Giannoulias Launched Campaign from Broadway Bank

Declassify NSA Files on Iran and al Qaeda

The government still hasn't its own files on Iran and al Qaeda.

NY Times' Few Missing Details On Terrorist

The NY Times misses some crucial details on a terrorist.

When Barack Called W

The Conversation

What's the Proper Way to Dispose of a Koran?

Apparantly that preacher is smarter than his critics.

Small Business Nonsense From MOTWU

The Man On The Way Up has a small business bill that reflects his ignorance of the real world.

Alexi Giannoulias Financed Saddam's Onetime Agent

A mob banker running for Congress helped finance the Saddam dictatorship in Iraq, yet is attacking his opponent for saying Iraq had N-B-C weaponry - which, BTW, was purchased via the money Giannoulias provided.

Tax Cuts For All, Not Just For Some

The Man On The Way Up hasn't yet cut taxes, but economic reality dictates that he'll have to. It is also worth reminder of why "tax cuts for the wealthy" reflects complete economic ignorance.

Vikings fans and Favre interception

This compendium of Vikings fans reaction to the infamous Brett Favre INT is humorous but also illustrates the central failing of Favre - his complete and utter selfishness. It also makes one feel bad for Vikings fans given how close the Vikings have been entering the 2010 season.

BTW, the guy in the Favre road jersey yelling in the second clip - that would be me if Favre played for the Patriots or the Titans.

The Case Against A Social Security Tax

Responding to Klein: Don’t Cross the Revenue Streams!

Misguided Arguments Against Social Security Reform, Part II: (The Prequel)

A prequel to the Social Security reform arguments.

Another Speech on His Domestic Agenda

The Man On The Way Up's recent speech was ostensibly about the war against Islamo-Arab imperialism, but he made it another self-promotion of his domestic pyramid scheme.

Housing Recovery Needs Lower Prices

Government meddling cannot do any good because it never has.

The Misguided Arguments Against Social Security Reform

The Misguided Arguments Against Social Security Reform.

October Surprise: Tax Cuts?

October Surprise: Tax Cuts?

Obama may be surrendering to the real world if he does it.

Urban Plight: Vanishing Upward Mobility

Boosters of cities think they are necessary centers of social uplift. The problem is it isn't true.

NOTE: See also this examination of the war against suburbia.

The ACLU Sues To Save The Enemy

The ACLU Sues to Prohibit "Targeted Killing" of Foreign and U.S.-Born Terrorists. This translates from merely expressing support for the enemy to outright fighting alongside the enemy.