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The Doctrine of Preemption Comes Home

by danps
Sat Sep 6th, 2008 at 05:18:04 AM EST

Lawlessness is typically associated with Molotov cocktail-throwing anarchists, but a far more threatening variety has been methodically implemented at the top levels of our government

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 864 words in story)

Loyalty is the New Competence

by danps
Sat Aug 30th, 2008 at 05:40:47 AM EST

Devotion to the President has been an especially prized commodity the last seven years, but a particular kind of it seems to be valued higher than the rest.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 820 words in story)

Those Who Did Not Go Crazy

by danps
Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 at 06:08:26 AM EST

The all-but-certain criminality at the top of our government has been getting more coverage lately, but we shouldn't lose sight of those who have at times taken substantial risks to oppose it

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 863 words in story)

The Hippie White House

by danps
Sat Aug 16th, 2008 at 05:46:48 AM EST

Some seemingly long-settled issues didn't go away, they went underground.  This time around some of the key players are acting a lot like those they once disdained.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 837 words in story)

Truth, Justice, and the American Way

by danps
Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 05:22:51 AM EST

We may be confronted with some unpleasant choices when we finally have to address the full range of wrongdoing in the White House.  It won't take a superhero to set it right, but it may require a cast iron stomach.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 856 words in story)

The Ongoing Awfulness of Michael Mukasey

by danps
Sat Aug 2nd, 2008 at 06:17:07 AM EST

The Attorney General has done little more than parrot talking points and make excuses since his appointment.  His latest performance may be his most disgraceful yet.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 840 words in story)

Afflicting the Comfortable

by danps
Sat Jul 26th, 2008 at 06:22:35 AM EST

Challenging the established parties and conventional wisdom in Washington is often considered an exercise in futility.  The degree to which that is true may depend on the goals of the challenge.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 903 words in story)

Giving Up The Third Habit

by danps
Sat Jul 12th, 2008 at 06:07:03 AM EST

Recent changes in the newspaper industry have prompted me to reconsider a daily routine that I thought would be with me for life.

This was cross posted from Pruning Shears.

Read more... (3 comments, 847 words in story)

Time To Create Some Martyrs

by danps
Sat Jul 5th, 2008 at 06:34:01 AM EST

Congress has been timorously asking for the President to observe our systems of checks and balances to little effect.  It is now time for action, even if it means some big names on the right become lauded as fallen heroes.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (2 comments, 836 words in story)

The Democrats' Risky Strategy

by danps
Sat Jun 28th, 2008 at 06:51:57 AM EST

In an election year when the clamor for change is more than just a slogan, playing it safe may be the biggest gamble of all.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (3 comments, 847 words in story)

A judge working for a weaker judiciary

by danps
Sat Jun 21st, 2008 at 05:05:02 AM EST

This week a federal judge issued a decision that must have been arrived at in a hermetically sealed vault.  There is no other way to explain its profound ignorance of current events.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (2 comments, 821 words in story)

Going Out With A Bang

by danps
Sat Jun 14th, 2008 at 05:14:08 AM EST

Most outgoing Presidents limit themselves to workaday concerns when they enter the twilight of their terms.  There are good reasons for this, but our current President is once again showing just how singular he is.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (4 comments, 842 words in story)

The Continuing Rule Of Fear In Washington

by danps
Sat Jun 7th, 2008 at 04:38:05 AM EST

Scott McClellan has ignited a number of different conversations, but the conventional wisdom in the capitol still will not acknowledge the uncomfortable source they all share.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (1 comment, 805 words in story)

Bad Luck All Around

by danps
Sat May 31st, 2008 at 05:04:08 AM EST

Sometimes things go wrong because no one could have anticipated how events would unfold.  Sometimes they do because of severely stunted powers of anticipation.

For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.

Read more... (4 comments, 824 words in story)

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