Opinion

Obama, lawmakers debate taxes in latest deficit talk

Greece Is Coming To America, And We Can't Fix It

By Walt Osterman | May 25, 2012 15:05 pm

The basic concept behind taxes, the real reason no one is ever told, is that governments can spend your money better than you can spend your money.

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It's Not Our Debt, So Let's Not Pay It

By Walt Osterman | May 21, 2012 11:34 am

During my many years of following American political thought, one overwhelming truth has emerged: There is nothing as powerful as an idea (be it intelligent or stupid) whose time has come.

U.S. President Barack Obama greets French President Francois Hollande as he arrives at the G8 Summit at Camp David

Francois Hollande Meets Barack Obama: Top Ten Things They Said‏ (Satire)

By Palash R. Ghosh | May 18, 2012 22:56 pm

rance's newly-elected Socialist President Francois Hollande met with U.S. President Barack Obama at Camp David, prior to the G-8 summit meeting.

Mitt Romney Scolds New Media, Bloggers: 'I Miss the Days of Two or More Sources'

Romney Exhibits Political Savvy In Rejecting Obama-Wright Attack Ad

By Joanne Butler | May 18, 2012 12:20 pm

Mitt Romney’s rejection of a Super-Pac’s proposed anti-Obama campaign featuring Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the president’s former pastor, demonstrates that Romney has more political sense than the Super-Pac’s big daddy, Joe Ricketts, a longtime conservative donor and founder of TD Ameritrade.

Should President Obama be worried about the latest poll numbers from CBS News and the New York Times?

Economy Improving, Obama Campaign Says, But Numbers Prove Otherwise

By Kayleigh McEnany | May 15, 2012 16:44 pm

In a newly released campaign ad, President Barack Obama promises that the economy is back on the mend. The only problem is: the numbers say otherwise.

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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Is Bravest Republican In Congress For Gay Marriage Views

By Howard Koplowitz | May 14, 2012 12:17 pm

Out of 289 Republicans in congress, only one -- U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) -- shares the same views as Obama on gay marriage. She may be the bravest Republican in congress.

Scott Brown speaks after his swearing-in at the Capitol in Washington

The Five Senate Races To Watch

By Brett Joshpe | May 14, 2012 12:13 pm

With Democrats defending nearly twice as many Senate seats as Republicans in 2012, the GOP has an excellent chance of taking the upper chamber and holding majorities in both houses of Congress.

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Unmarried Teen Mom Bristol Palin Thinks Obama’s Daughters Wrong On Gay Marriage

By Amanda Remling | May 10, 2012 15:55 pm

President Obama came out yesterday stating that he supports same-sex marriage, or as Bristol Palin put it in her blog, "President Obama came out of the closet for gay marriage."

U.S. President Barack Obama makes remarks on the congressional budget impasse the White House in Washington, April 6, 2011.

Economy Should Be Top Priority, But Federal Budget Chatter Distracts

By Joanne Butler | May 10, 2012 13:37 pm

But seriously, big-brain budget chatter distracts us from what should be our top priority: Getting the economy back on track.

Beastie Boys Lawsuit

Beastie Boys Lawsuit Re-Opens Debate About Samples In Hip Hop

By Connor Adams Sheets | May 10, 2012 10:07 am

The new Beastie Boys lawsuit over samples on two classic albums has re-opened the tired debate over hip hop artist's practice of re-purposing of snippets of music to make beats.

Lugar and Kerry walk out together after a news conference after the Senate ratified the START nuclear arms reduction treaty at the US Capitol in Washington

Inability to Adapt Could Cost Lugar Indiana Republican Primary Win

By Joanne Butler | May 07, 2012 15:37 pm

The blame game has already begun regarding Senator Richard Lugar’s anticipated loss in Tuesday’s Indiana Republican primary.

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National Day of Prayer 2012: Top 5 Things You Probably Didn't Think To Pray For

By Joseph Orovic | May 03, 2012 11:44 am

The 50th annual National Day of Prayer is upon us, and President Barack Obama has asked the U.S. faithful to collectively summon their religious zeal, praying for the greater good of the nation and the world. Here are five things that may slip your mind when asking for the benevolence of your Lord.