I’ve been writing about bad policy at the state and local levels for years now. Most recently I told you about the rough state of affairs in Hartford, CT, a major American city that’s headed toward a possible bankruptcy. Another government on the brink is the state of Illinois, which credit ratings agencies are watching […]
Trump Finally Picks an Ambassador to Russia
After a rocky relationship going back to the 2012 presidential election, in which Trump called him weak and a “lightweight,” Jon Huntsman Jr. has been chosen by President Trump as the next ambassador to Russia. Huntsman should have no problem assuming this role. He has been an ambassador in the two previous administrations as well, […]
Chanler House, Newport: Dick Young’s Favorite R.I. Hotel
Debbie grew up literally in the Chanler’s backyard. When I first arrived in Newport in the early 60s, George Wien’s Newport Jazz Festival was at Freebody Park, just blocks away from the Cliff Walk Manor Hotel (pre-Chanler). Duke. Brubeck, Mingus and the Ray Charles Band were early stars at the Festival. Many of the jazz […]
Good News/Bad News for the GOP
In a survey on Governor Approval Ratings taken by the Republican Governors Association, the 10 most popular governors in the country are from the GOP. That’s the good news. The bad news for Republicans, however, is that seven of the ten least popular governors are from the GOP. But that’s what happens, as Jim Geraghty […]
Bleu Provence Wins a Coveted Award
Bleu Provence in Naples is our clear favorite in all of Florida, with the best wine list and food and a great wine shop just next door. Debbie and I count as good friends Bleu Provence owner Jacques and son Clement, and we meet with them every time we are in Naples where our family run […]
Does NATO Subvert the Constitution?
Michael Scheuer makes a great case here for the unconstitutionality of the NATO treaty. The Treaty, signed nearly seventy years ago, binds today’s Congress to going to war against unknown enemies simply because they attack another allied nation. This obligation removes Congress, the only body constitutionally allowed to declare war, from the war making decision […]
Is This New Chinese Base a Threat to American Forces?
Djibouti, a tiny country on the Horn of Africa, is about to get a little crowded. The largest and only permanent U.S. Military base in Africa, Camp Lemonnier, will soon have new neighbors. China and Saudi Arabia are building military bases at the strategic Mandab Strait that sees 10 percent of the world’s oil and 20 […]
Shame: GOP’s Epic Obamacare Failure
Even after offering up a watered-down Obamacare Lite version of their “repeal,” the GOP Senate was too cowardly to fulfill the promise that gave Republicans control of the House, Senate and Presidency in 2010, 2014, and 2016 respectively. For years the Republicans have run on the promise to repeal and replace Obamacare with a plan […]
Now He Tells Her
“If you want to be president, you have to know why the heck you are running,” said former president Bill Clinton. Mr. Clinton was discussing his time in office and what it takes to become president at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. I think you have to begin with the end in mind. Yeah, […]
Paul Pierce “Celtic for Life,” Comes Home to Retire
Congratulations to Paul Pierce for a great career and retiring as a Celtic. After 19 incredible years in the NBA, Pierce signed a contract allowing him to retire as a Boston Celtic, where he spent the bulk of his career. Pierce said of the contract “It’s an honor to have this opportunity to once again call […]
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