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Guest AuthorJuly 22, 2014

It’s as simple as 1+1=2. Every kindergartener knows that if you want more of something, you have to add to it, not subtract from it. Every farmer knows that if he wants a bigger harvest, he has to sow more seed. Not so Republicans. Since 1981, when Arthur Laffer duped Ronald Reagan into believing “supply-side” […]

Guest AuthorJuly 17, 2014

The debate about our failed immigration policies is back in full force in the American consciousness with the recent news of tens of thousands of “children” trekking to our southern border dominating the headlines. It’s been described as a “humanitarian” disaster, further evidence of a failed immigration policy that for years has not been properly […]

Peter SchorschJune 18, 2014

By the time whoever is chosen to serve as Speaker of the Florida House in 2020-21, there will be a new occupant of the White House and a new governor of Florida. The Sunshine State’s population is expected to be over 21 million by the time of the next census. By 2020, there will be two […]

Guest AuthorMay 20, 2014

Who does Jeb Bush think he’s “bushitting”? The extremist former governor of Florida and (for the moment leading) GOP presidential candidate is now parading as the self-proclaimed voice of moderation — and the sycophantish press is letting him get away with it. Floridians know the real Jeb. This entry below from my just-published Dictionary of […]

Guest AuthorMarch 18, 2014

There is a bipartisan push in the Florida Capitol to pass legislation that would grant in-state tuition (or an equivalent tuition discount) to illegal immigrants. As a fiscal conservative, I strongly disagree with the ideology, intent, and rationale of HB 851 and SB 1400. Many children of military personnel stationed in Florida are not eligible […]

Bob SparksJanuary 20, 2014

Judging by the furor and hyperbole over two recent events, it is safe to conclude that the 2016 campaign for the White House is unofficially on. As of this moment, polls indicate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are the front-runners for their respective parties. Guess who is the […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 2, 2013

What if you were part of a strategic planning team tasked 35 years or so ago with helping America’s most profitable businesses and richest citizens avoid and evade taxation, regulation and other social responsibilities historically mandated by government? Of course, many would shudder at the very thought of being in on such a scheme, but […]

Darryl PaulsonNovember 18, 2013

First of a four-part series on political humor For 35 years, I told incoming political science students that politics comes from the ancient Greek word “poly” meaning “many” and “tics” meaning “ugly bloodsucking parasites.” For the first 20 years, the students would laugh. For the last 15 years, students would busily write the definition in […]

Guest AuthorNovember 17, 2013

Some years from now, perhaps sooner, perhaps later, the Affordable Care Act will be a universally accepted part of our health-care system, and decent, affordable medical insurance for all citizens living in the richest country in the world will be woven into the American fabric. Most certainly, the law will not be the same as […]

Guest AuthorNovember 14, 2013

One of the great wonders in the study of history is how things so remote can still hold valuable lessons for us today. Such is the case with the presidency and assassination of John F. Kennedy, whose brief but energizing administration came to a shocking and tragic end 50 years ago this month. To the […]

Tag: Ronald Reagan

Stephen Goldstein: Republicans publicly abandon failed Reaganomics

Steven Kurlander: The need for intervention in Central America: Bringing back Teddy’s Big Stick for the children

Peter Schorsch: Here’s everything you didn’t know about the 2020-21 Speaker race

Stephen Goldstein: Jeb Bush: Doomed to act out a Greek tragedy

John Tobia: A step toward amnesty… a leap in the wrong direction

Bob Sparks: Quite a contrast between Chris Christie and Hillary Clinton

Daniel Tilson: Undermining national trust

Darryl Paulson: Ugly bloodsucking parasites

Steve Robinson: Obamacare will survive, but bungled rollout will take toll

George L. Hanbury II: JFK’s dynamic skills hold a good example for today’s leaders