Thomas Jefferson Street Blog
Wit and wisdom from all sides of the political spectrum.
There's a ton of upside to Gov. Chris Christie.
more »The idea of a "last meal" for condemned prisoners is irrational and a bit bizarre. But so, perhaps, is the Texas decision to eliminate the practice in the execution-happy Lone Star State.
more »Anyone familiar with the full text of President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act will understand why he is in such a hurry for Congress to pass it. He doesn't want anyone to read it first.
more »Is privacy an illusion?
For years we have been hearing about "the right to privacy" emanating from the penumbra of rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the legal protections that flow from it. This is particularly true in the area of medical care, where the bond between a doctor and a patient is treated in roughly the same terms as that which exists between penitent and priest.
more »Americans love a comeback. We pride ourselves as a country that offers second chances and opportunities for redemption, or—as critics might call it—reinvention. And it's true that one of the things that is refreshing about the United States is that even when you're down, financially, personally, professionally, or otherwise, the public almost always is willing to let you make another go of it.
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- Morgan Freeman vs. Herman Cain: Is the Tea Party Racist?
- Who Should the Republicans Nominate for President in 2012?
- Should Gary Johnson Be Included in Future GOP Debates?
- Should Troy Davis's Execution Revive the Death Penalty Debate?
- The GOP's Lies and 'Monstrous' Lies
- Should Democrats Challenge Obama in a Presidential Primary?
- Do the Rich Pay Enough in Taxes?
- Are Obama's Proposed Tax Hikes 'Class Warfare'?
- How Will You Celebrate Constitution Day?
- The Media Would Cover 9/11 Differently Today
- Will You Read the Sarah Palin Biography 'The Rogue?'
- Will the Jackie Kennedy Tapes Change the Way You Think of Camelot?
- Was Rick Perry's HPV Vaccine Mandate Wrong?
- Will Congress Pass Obama's Jobs Bill?
- Is the United States Safer 10 Years After 9/11?
- 10 Years After 9/11, Feds Still Dropping the Ball on Security