Fact: Welfare Does Pay Better Than Work

Based on a new study by the CATO Institute: Here’s an offer for you: $38,004 per year, tax free.No work required. Apply at your local welfare office. The federal government funds 126 separate programs targeted towards low-income people, 72 of which provide either cash or in-kind benefits to individuals. (The rest fund community-wide programs for…

The 7 Worst Moments of Obama’s Presidency (So Far)

Back in April, the Washington Post looked at The 7 worst moments of George W. Bush’s presidency. I’ve helpfully added Obama’s matching “worst moments”, all of which are far, far worse than anything in the Bush years. 7. The Plame affair The 2003 leak of Valerie Plame’s identity as a covert operative in the CIA…

“Obama Hates White People”

Or so supposedly said the Maine governor, a Republican: Gov. Paul LePage told a group of Republicans last week that President Obama “hates white people,” according to two state lawmakers who say they heard the remark directly. Gov. Paul LePage was heard to say that President Obama “hates white people” at a private fundraiser last…

Good One From Rush Limbaugh

“You can’t wake somebody up who is only pretending to be asleep.” Spot on – from a call yesterday: RUSH: Wilmet, Illinois. Elliott, you’re next. I’m glad you waited. Great to have you on the program, sir. CALLER: Rush, it’s a thrill and a delight to speak with you, one you will never know. I…

Originalism

There is a good discussion of constitutional originalism over at The Volokh Conspiracy – sparked by a post by Randy Barnett: Of course, like history, originalism can be practiced badly, by cherry-picking or distorting the evidence of meaning to reach a preordained conclusion, which is why I resist relying upon the findings of any particular…