There is so much to say about the recent S&P downgrade of the United States’ creditworthiness, and it’s pretty much all been said. Hell, it had all been said a month ago. However, I happened to be listening to the radio yesterday when President Obama’s speech (finally) began, so I paid attention, mostly out of … Read more
When my dad was a boy and would go fishing with his dad, a fairly standard provision for them was raw hamburger spread on crackers. I can remember trying it myself when I was younger, probably the first time he told me about that. I liked it all right. It’s not terribly far off the … Read more
“I’ve asked leaders of both parties and both houses of Congress to come here to the White House on Thursday so we can build on the work that’s already been done and drive towards a final agreement. It’s my hope that everybody is going to leave their ultimatums at the door, that we’ll all leave … Read more