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How Accurate Is Our Perception of Union Power?

I linked to this article the other day entitled Why isn’t Detroit a Paradise? but with the auto manufacturers sitting on the doorstep of Congress begging for money, I wanted to follow up with a few thoughts. The article is a short anti-union piece. The article and...

Fact-Checking the Auto Industry

I’m not really sure what to say about the whole GM/auto industry mess. I’m working on some thoughts but I’m not sure it’ll amount to much. In the mean time, I thought I’d post a few random thoughts and facts. Some things to help you frame...

Which One Reminds You Most of Blagovich’s Hair?

So, I haven’t paid a whole lot of attention to the scandal involving Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Its just not that surprising I guess. But the one thing that I have really noticed, for the first time, is how bad Blagojevich’s hair is. I mean, wow....

Front Page News: Obama Coverage Throughout the Country

Late in the day last Wednesday I heard that the Trib and the Sun-Times were printing a significant number of extra copies of their papers, at least partially because of demand for the papers as souvenirs and mementos. I confess, my life has gone so online that it...

What Constitutes Profanity on Television Today?

Should you be able to use the word “squat” on network television? The specific issue being addressed in FCC vs. Fox Television Stations is pretty narrow and, well, uninteresting. It primarily has something to do with FCC procedures and administrative law....

Obama on Election Night

A few pictures from the Obama camp’s election night Flickr stream. Related Reading: Front Page News: Obama Coverage Throughout the Country Newsburglar...