As I am sure most readers of this Web log can readily guess, within the last few days, Debt Ceiling Madness has taken Washington hostage and refused to negotiate. Even I, who, admittedly, am extremely jaded as a result of working all these years Inside the Beltway, am astonished at the prevailing levels of unreason,… Continue reading Internet Explorer Users Soon to Become Much Smarter
Category: Society and Trends
Crouching Murdoch, Hidden Agenda
Early in the afternoon of Friday, July 22, Gretchen let me know that someone wanted an anonymous telephone consultation. I conduct them occasionally, the only requirement being that I receive my usual ninety-minute minimum fee in advance. Gretchen explained these terms and instructed my would-be anonymous interlocutor on the procedure for an electronic funds transfer… Continue reading Crouching Murdoch, Hidden Agenda
America’s Credit Score to Hit 300
My dear sister Rose is a school teacher in Fairfax, Virginia. Due to the type of budget problems plaguing even the most affluent public school systems these days, however, the county was not able to offer her employment between June and September. It has in the past, I must quickly note, and it does, in… Continue reading America’s Credit Score to Hit 300
Bachmann vs. Palin Supporters’ Mud Wrestling Bout Stopped at Round 6
With my extended family here in the Washington DC area, come Fourth of July week, it’s an orgy outdoor barbecues. There’s almost always one at my brother Rob Roy’s place, one at my sister Rose’s, and one at mine. By virtue of long-standing tradition, who holds the barbecue on the afternoon of the Fourth rotates. … Continue reading Bachmann vs. Palin Supporters’ Mud Wrestling Bout Stopped at Round 6
EU’s Greek Debt Crisis Reach-Around Increasingly Uncertain
Every six weeks or so, I have a consultation with Vilaremetaftia Kolodaktilo, Principal Secondary Assistant Mattachine Attaché for High Culture at the Greek Embassy here in Washington. For about the last two years or so, our conversations have focused primarily on the formulation of a strategy for return of the Elgin Marbles. So, whereas Prime Minister’s… Continue reading EU’s Greek Debt Crisis Reach-Around Increasingly Uncertain