Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’s Endgame

In theory, passing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell in the Senate should be a piece of cake.  With Pryor coming on board, and other iffy Senators such as Webb and Nelson seemingly on board, the only democrat really left out there that seems to be a question is newly elected ultra-conservadem Joe Manchin.  Meanwhile, on the [...]

Obama’s Tax Cut Compromise and Progressives

“Join me in a drink to celebrate our mutual dissatisfaction.” – Commander Shran Star Trek: Enterprise episode “Cease Fire” So a Obama-GOP Tax Cut Compromise has been reached.  I think all and all, it’s a rather reasonable agreement, considering the circumstances.  It includes some shit we don’t like (extension of tax cuts for the rich [...]