Archive for May, 2009
18 May 2009Bob Gates is a straight-talker. He’s not glossing over anything or trying to put lipstick on a screeching pig. We saw this happening some years ago before he took office. Back when I first went to the war, I didn’t trust the U.S. gover…
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The roots of conservatism go back to philosophers of the 17 and 18th centuries, such as John Locke, David Hume, and Adam Smith. They opposed big government, and favored private decision-making, primarily beca…
Keith Hennessey looks at the President’s health care announcement. Keith’s analysis starts as follows:The President spoke about health care in the cross-hall today, flanked by the heads of several major health lobbying groups (”trade associations,”…
A hedge fund manager defends the rule of law:Cliff Asness, whose firm manages some $20 billion of assets, has written an open letter blasting President Obama for his attack on the hedge fund industry in the wake of the Chrysler bankruptcy. As you’ll re…
