As Earth Day approaches this Sunday, many of us will mark the occasion based on our concerns over climate change, environmental destruction or dangers to our food supply. But 42 years ago, the word “environment” was rarely used in daily conversation.
Don’t laugh. The headline could happen. Michele Bachmann should be taken seriously by the establishment. Democrats, liberals, and the Republicans who dismiss her do so at their own peril.
Long-term thinking is missing in US politics, and one huge factor is because of the demise of moderates, once known as “Rockefeller Republicans,” within the Grand Old Party.
Who would have thought South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford would become the latest joke on the talking head shows? Isn’t it bizarre that he took off for a few days, his wife didn’t know where he was (didn’t anyone learn from John Edwards?), and that he went away on Father’s Day? Oh yeah, not to mention hiking on [...]