Bush No FDR

That’s the understatement of the year, to be sure.

But hearing Bush speak Friday morning was not exactly a “We have nothing to fear but fear itself” moment.

Bush tried to be reassuring.

Greenspan’s Reputation in Ruins—Deservedly So

So there is justice in the world. The biggest bubble blown in the recent past—Alan Greenspan’s reputation—has finally been pricked.

Greenspan’s Reputation in Ruins—Deservedly So

So there is justice in the world. The biggest bubble blown in the recent past—Alan Greenspan’s reputation—has finally been pricked.

Guantánamo, USA

Most people know about the deplorable treatment of detainees down at Guantánamo.

Obama Wins, But Blows Question on Entitlements

Yeah, yeah, Obama won the debate, no question about it.

What was McCain’s strategy? Go after the crotchety vote?

Leahy Concerned about NorthCom’s New Army Unit

Senator Patrick Leahy is concerned about the Pentagon’s decision to designate an Army unit to Northern Command.

McCain to Take the Low Road

John McCain has got nothing left in his tank except toxic fumes.

But he’s going to be spewing those out in these last four weeks.

Biden Wins Debate Hands Down

No, Sarah Palin did not fall silent for long painful seconds and then recite gibberish.

And no, she didn’t say, “Who am I? Why am I here?” like Ross Perot’s James Stockdale.

Bush and Bailout Package Refuse to Get at Root Causes

With Wall Street prostrate and coming cup in hand, you’d think that Bush and Congress would exercise some leverage and good sense so this won’t happen again. But no.

Where’s the Relief for those Facing Foreclosure?

Let the government, at least on a temporary basis, become the savings and loan officer, with the power to renegotiate the mortgage downward and adjust the payments and interest rates downward, as well.

Wall Street Socialism

For less money, Washington could have backed the mortgages of individual homeowners facing foreclosure, and let them stay in their homes.

Fed Foolishly Refuses to Lower Rates

The Fed sat on its hands, as it buried its head in the sand.

How odd. How irresponsible.

McCain Now Claims to be Reformer of Wall Street

On the surface, he sounds like Eliot Spitzer, pre-call girl. But what does McCain mean by “reform”?

Oops, Hillary Might Have Helped the Ticket

In retrospect, Barack Obama might have made a big mistake by not choosing Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

McCain's Same Old Ideas

John McCain gave a decent acceptance speech. It was gracious and affecting. But when you look closely at his proposals, there wasn’t much there but the same old, same old.