Bill O’Reilly Hates Latino’s

O’Reilly argues with John McCain to keep the White-Male-Christian power structure in place.   In the dialogue, the question is asked rhetorically (the answer implied is “no”) whether the reason immigration is such a hot topic with the Right-wing is because of an inherent racism.  I think the answer is an unequivocal “yes.”  And anyone who [...]

The Constitution, and Why We Can’t Depose of Dick Cheney

Balkinization has a discussion on why it is that the 25th amendment provides a way to dispose of an incompetent President, but there doesn’t exist a similar way to dispose of an incompetent Vice President.
Since Americans are determined to think that our Constitution is basically perfect, I cannot help but wonder what we would do [...]

Even the Porn Industry Feels the Internet Pinch

The music industry has long been fighting it’s ever decreasing sales, due largely to the availability of free music online (like mine).  Apparently, this problem extends to the porno industry.

Student Loans and the Corruption of the Education System

Higher Education has become astronomically expensive (I know this first hand).  And, as such, more and more students are taking out ever increasing loan amounts.  It’s a price we as students accept as part of the bargain.  But, we may be getting a shorter end of the stick than we think.

Conservatives to Blame as Much as Bush

Sullivan quotes Rod Dreher
If we’re looking to blame someone for the failure of Republican government and the conservative crack-up, look to the White House, yes, and look to the late, unlamented Republican Congress. But also look to the conservative talk show hosts, the conservative columnists, and finally, in the mirror. The only way we’re going [...]