Month / November 12, 2010
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Civilian-Civilian Relations
Earlier this semester, WUPR published an article in which the author spoke at length about the importance of civilian-military relations. The state of the military at large, the author argued, stands to be wholly compromised by antics like those on display in General Stanley McChrystal’s now infamous Rolling Stone interview. And, I think, the author…
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Funny Business
Remember when people were all concerned that Al Franken, as a comedian, wasn’t qualified for the Senate? That was dumb. I’m starting to think that comedians are becoming the most powerful politicians of our time. Remember not too long ago when the Icelandic “Best Party” won big on campaign promises of free towels? And of…
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Axelrod on the Bush Tax Cuts
It hasn’t been the Obama plan, but it might have to be. For months now, the administration has aimed to see the Bush tax cuts extended for the all but the top two percent of income-earners. Of late, however, team Obama’s tune has changed tenor, if only slightly. Speaking with the Huffington Post earlier this…