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Some of you might remember "CREEP" from 1972's Nixon-McGovern matchup. It could've been an apt code name for Tricky Dick himself, but instead it referred to the "Committee to RE-Elect the President." And creepy it was.
Can sanity finally conquer reefer madness?
By Besides being founders of our Republic, what did Thomas Jefferson and George Washington have in common? Answer: Hemp.
America's founders were strong promoters of this extraordinarily-useful agricultural crop, and both Jefferson... [read more]
Insiders aiding online, off-shore loan sharks
When it comes to pursuing their prey, sharks are master maneuverers. Loan sharks, that is.
These days, this usurious species goes by the less threatening name of "payday lenders." But they... [read more]
Texas solon favors barnyard-style sex education
In 2009, a Texas school superintendent declared that sex-education classes were unnecessary in his rural district. Most of the area's school kids live on farms, he explained, therefore: "They get a pretty good sex education... [read more]
The mythical "Dow" versus the real "Doug"
It's a sign that the economy is "healing," exclaims a happy headline. "It signals that things are getting back to normal," says a delighted market analyst. And the New York Times heralded it as "a... [read more]
GOP Leaders: 56 years of devolution
From Rick Perry to Rick Santorum, many Republican sparklies reject the science of evolution. Georgia Rep. Paul Broun (who ironically serves on the science committee), even calls evolution "lies straight from the pit of hell."... [read more]
Wall Street gets giddy over the urge to merge
Uh-oh. You always have to worry when you hear that there's a new "air of giddiness on Wall Street."
That's a sure sign that financial disaster is looming on our horizon... [read more]
Let's adopt the GOP's national platform
Well now, here's some unexpected news!
It comes from what purports to be an official document of the National Republican Party. And – wow! – the policy positions it contains show... [read more]
Wall Street's hellish ripoff of jobless Americans
Here's a diabolical idea from the hottest level of hell, down where Wall Street's fiendish schemers and scammers dwell.
Conspiring with state lawmakers, such powerhouse banks as JPMorgan Chase, US... [read more]
The new boom in mergers: A boom for whom?
The word of the day is "Boom!" Yes, boom times are upon us again.
"The stars came into alignment," marveled one financial manager. "Corporate confidence returns," applauded a recent headline.... [read more]
Goofy is not just a cartoon character – he's a legislator in Texas
You might think that the political leaders of your state are goofy – but, hey, I'm from Texas. Goofy is as goofy does, and Texas does preeminent political goofy.
Meet Drew... [read more]