It is often said that events of the past repeat themselves. A useful exercise, therefore, would be to revisit ancient times, such as when the Roman Empire used military might and technological prowess to hold sway over much of the civilized world. … [Continue reading]
Harry, Don’t Delay
When former House Leader Tom DeLay characterized his conspiracy charge as “one of the weakest and most baseless indictments in American history,” District Attorney Ronnie Earle was listening attentively. As a result, two new indictments have been … [Continue reading]
Crooks and Nannies
With House Majority leader Tom Delay under indictment, the Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist, shoulders the arduous task of feigning innocence while defending Martha Stewart-like charges regarding the prescient sale of his HCA stock. HCA owns 200 … [Continue reading]
Ripley’s
In Washington, conflict of interest rules, long considered prickly obstacles to self-dealing, are today but quaint relics, like rose petals dried and pressed between the pages of a dusty family album. These laws have been so routinely violated -- … [Continue reading]
40 Days
Even as the floodwaters were sluicing back over the levees, Hurricane Katrina reached back to claim yet another victim. Michael Brown, the embattled head of FEMA, finally succumbed to the axe. The spin-doctors will say he resigned, but, hey, they’ll … [Continue reading]
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