It’s led by wealth and manned by angry groups– against abortion, for guns. Like a cult it rejects any concern for others, doesn’t mind letting members inflict their views on everyone else. Republican voters may not agree the party’s a cult, but they should see that it’s dangerous. Its uncanny ability to enforce loyalty lets [...]

Should the Republican’s “stop everything” use of the senate’s filibuster rule result in their winning a majority next fall, Democrats should adopt this tactic: Anytime conservatives pass a bill that isn’t exactly what the president requested he should veto it, then offer nothing but typical right-wing-style explanations. Forget nuance, truth, or making sense, parrot simplistic [...]

I fear nuclear power plants because frivolous lawsuits cause construction costs to explode. Otherwise atomic energy is less risky than bursting dams, oil spills, collapsing coal mines, or CT scans. While worrisome, radioactive waste poses less danger than acid rain, leaky gas lines, or rising ocean levels. So Obama’s controversial foray isn’t scary, just disappointing [...]

As a Detroiter I admit enjoying Toyota’s troubles, but I’m shocked at suspicions that recalls may be due to government trying to give US carmakers an edge. Reuters suggests company management thinks the problem might be workers who haven’t bought into the Toyota way — new ones “sporting piercings and dyed hair.” Them trying to [...]

The president met with Republicans and played a game. They made statements disguised as questions. He responded with speeches that sounded like answers. Cable news thought it was great theater. It was much better that opposing pundits, but it was show business not governance – an expensive version of The Biggest Loser. Democrats demanded equal [...]