In light of the Citigroup meltdown, Rod brings up what’s on the mind of many of us: OK, here’s what I don’t understand. Obama’s new economic team — Tim Geithner, Larry Summers and Peter Orszag — are all universally acclaimed as brilliant. But they are all proteges of former Clinton Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, the… Continue reading

Hitch explains why Hillary is an unfortunate choice for Secretary of State.

Now…even I have a limit when it comes to enthusiasm for the Home Town Team… Sheesh.

Crunchy Con Recipes: Bourbon Lentils.1 Can Organic Lentils1/2 cup of chopped onions1/2 cup of chopped mushroomsSolid shot of Maker’s Mark or your preferred Bourbon. Saute the onions and mushrooms in a medium/large pan for about 5 minutes (till they start to get crisp around the edges) on medium-high. Add the can of lentils, keeping some… Continue reading

And now, the Economist’s post-mortem: Republicanism’s anti-intellectual turn is devastating for its future. The party’s electoral success from 1980 onwards was driven by its ability to link brains with brawn. The conservative intelligentsia not only helped to craft a message that resonated with working-class Democrats, a message that emphasised entrepreneurialism, law and order, and American… Continue reading