In the free market country club, being deemed “too big to fail” insures a corporation against the mistakes of poor managers. No wonder those saved by bucket-wielding taxpayers avoid making needed loans and acquire other banks.

Conservative and Liberal, unlike words early man used to describe groups of stars, are creative, but inappropriate. Republicans who cut taxes, increase spending, wage wars, claim deficits don’t matter, call themselves Conservatives. Democrats claim to be Liberals while promoting welfare reform, higher prices for imports, conservation and more rules. Perhaps it’s time we use old [...]

It appears I will be wrong about Obama. I misjudged the power of his rhetoric, overrated the nation’s dormant racism. I mistakenly accused the Democratic party of missing the chance to win control by limiting their choices for the nomination, but I didn’t expect the economy to crater, to get so bad voters would do [...]

John McCain, a crotchety old man obsessed with earmarks and the surge, promises little beyond extending Bush tax cuts, and continuing his war. Obama offers inspiring lists of thoughtful, nuanced programs that John easily festoons with tall tales of calamitous consequences, largely untrue, but easy to understand. John balances his age with an attractive Chatty [...]

Our ever-vigilant congress, failed to bail-out broken banks, but found a way to save the bill by larding it with tax cuts. That will ensure Republican votes, and let Democrats use urgency to justify a token of gratitude for their campaign contributors. Of course there’s a chance our stalwart Speaker will stand tall, stop this [...]