Bush Administration Acknowledged Denying Constitutional Rights

March 2nd, 2009 • No Comments

The Obama administration Monday acknowledged nearly a decade of constitutional tampering by the Bush administration, releasing a number of Justice Department and CIA memos which identified and spoke of the blatant “just a piece of paper” attitude seen in the Bush administration’s reign. Continue reading ‘Bush Administration Acknowledged Denying Constitutional Rights.’

A Libertarian Stimulus Package; America’s Hatred of Itself

February 9th, 2009 • 6 Comments

Now. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not from the United States. I’m an economist. I’m not a sociologist - or, whoever those guys are who should be studying when a nation hates itself (whatever that really means) - but I really feel this whole “stimulus” garbage, and, to generalize, the entire American attitude as it has morphed over the last decade or more, is misrepresentative of what the United States stands for. Continue reading ‘A Libertarian Stimulus Package; America’s Hatred of Itself.’

Two Thirds See Bush’s Presidency as Failure

January 20th, 2009 • 1 Comment

CNN/Opinion Research Corp. released details of a survey on none other than President Barack Obama’s Inauguration day. Summary? 68 per cent of Americans thought the country would’ve been better off without Bush. Continue reading ‘Two Thirds See Bush’s Presidency as Failure.’

Bush Gives Spirited Farewell Address

January 18th, 2009 • No Comments

Bush addressed the world in his farewell address Thursday night. Addressing many things which he had encountered during his Presidency - in what was one of the more holistic of the President’s speeches - of course covering the effect of 9/11 both on the nation and on himself. A spirited defense of his time in office was expected and he delivered. Continue reading ‘Bush Gives Spirited Farewell Address.’