Duke Energy learns its lesson: there are no consequences
Over the last two years, Duke Energy has been involved in 2 major scandals – first, for hiring the lawyer for Indiana’s energy regulator, and second, for ousting the chairman of their newly-merged company only hours after completing the deal….
Indiana Congressmen, conspiracy theories, and Susan Rice
I noted this in passing on Twitter the other day, but I think it bears repeating: Indiana GOP Representatives Larry Bucshon (IN-8), Dan Burton (IN-5), Todd Rokita (IN-4), & Marlin Stutzman (IN-3) all signed on to a conspiracy-theory-backed letter strongly…
Rock-solid fiscal gimmickry
I’m stealing the idea for this post from Doug – I would say unabashedly, but apparently I’m “bashed” enough to still give him credit. Just last week, outgoing Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gleefully announced that more than 3 million Hoosier…
Mourdock was not the victim of a gotcha question
Since the fateful night of October 23, 2012, it’s become an article of faith among conservatives that Richard Mourdock was yet another victim of illegitimate, “gotcha” journalism by the liberal media. It started the day after the debate, when former…
An open letter of apology to my LDS friends & neighbors
To all my LDS friends & acquaintances: I’m sorry. The slurs, lies, and general misrepresentations of your faith over the past few years have been disheartening. In both the Republican primaries and in the general election, people across the political…
First reactions to the Indiana Senate debate
I have avoided reading anything about the debate, since I just want to get my first impressions down. I guess that’s a benefit of having to turn off my electronic devices before entering the debate. I’m actually more unsure of…
Juxtaposition: The Real Threat
Since her failed Presidential bid, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has spent the last several months working on her Johnny Iselin impression, trying to compile a list of the 207 57 card-carrying Muslims in the Department of Defense and other agencies….
It’s like 9/11… times 100
Spottswoode: From what INTELLIGENCE has gathered, it would be 9/11 times 100. Gary Johnston: 9/11 times a hundred? Jesus, that’s… Spottswoode: Yes, ninety-one thousand, one hundred. – Team America: World Police Mike Pence, Indiana Congressman and current GOP candidate for…
Vi Simpson & John Gregg kickoff campaign
Unity — despite differences — was the primary theme of John Gregg & Vi Simpson’s appearance today in at the amphitheater in New Albany. Reporters from media — including TV stations — were on hand, along with local political officials,…