DHS: Bullish on bullets

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Tue., 3/26/13

Many people buy in bulk. Why purchase toilet paper a four-pack at a time, goes their thinking, when I can make one trip and pick up a year's supply?

This... [read more]

GOP leaders try putting earrings on their hog

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Mon., 3/25/13

Well, there you have it. The Republican Party is "narrow minded" and "out of touch" – a party of "stuffy old men."

That's not the pronouncement of a Democrat, but... [read more]

A blanket of PR to make you want to hug a drone

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Fri., 3/22/13

Sen. Rand Paul is not the only speed bump slowing down the push by government contractors, police authorities, and politicians of both parties to bring military drones to America.

In his... [read more]

Corporate America toys with desperate job applicants

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Thu., 3/21/13

Great news, people. As a recent headline puts it: “Household wealth back at pre-recession levels.” Oh joy – we’re all rich again!

Or not. The article attributes the gain in household... [read more]

Paul Ryan is still stuck in the same old rabbit hole

Cowboy hat By Jim Hightower - Wed., 3/20/13

Apparently, Rep. Paul Ryan missed the outcome of last November's presidential election. Oh, wait – wasn't he on the ballot in that election as Mitt Romney's running mate?

Well, yes,... [read more]