A few words of wisdom from Barack Obama

In a speech given at the spring commencement at the University of Michigan on Saturday, President Barack Obama had a few remarks that I felt were worth mentioning here. Speaking about the current state of the political discourse in our nation, Obama noted: But we can’t expect to solve our…

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Anthem backs down from 39% rate hike in California

Here’s some good news to come out of the Democratic health care reform legislation: The request by Anthem Blue Cross to increase premiums by as much as 39% for its California customers has been withdrawn by the company, citing provisions in the new health care reform law. Under the provisions…

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Seriously, we need more offshore oil drilling!

After all, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with offshore oil drilling: And here’s some video of half-term Alaska governor Sarah Palin making the case for more “environmentally friendly” offshore oil drilling during the 2008 presidential campaign:

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Former CR chair issues another statement responding to criticism

Lora Rae Anderson, the former chair of the College Republicans of Wisconsin who recently renounced her association with the Republican Party, has issued another statement reaffirming her decision, despite criticisms leveled against her. “I don’t apologize for anything I mentioned,” said Anderson “I believe it was the right thing to…

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