Scorched America

Various notes: Evidence that Republicans only care about fiscal conservatism when Democrats are in the White House, social safety net hypocrisy, the price our economy has paid for the GOP winning the House of Representatives in 2010.

A little reminder of who shut down the US government will give you some insight into what the next few years lead by these idiots would look like.

Polls show the Republican Party is taking enormous damage over the government shutdown, here’s where it will hurt them the most.

What Bain Capital would do to America if it managed our finances.

It’s not Big Government vs Small Government, it’s Some Government vs No Government.

I’m somewhat heartened that I’m not the only one asking why Miriam Carey — the woman shot to death by DC Capitol Police yesterday afternoon — had to die, and why we all seem to be okay with it. I’m not okay with it.

Some big questions need asking about the Capitol Police response.

One lifelong Republican in Arkansas was surprised to find that Obamacare just made his life significantly better by making his health insurance more affordable and comprehensive.

The GOP is oblivious to the potential damage and job loss likely in their new plan to delay only parts of Obamacare.

A credible poll taken in the week leading up to the government shutdown shows Republicans taking most of the damage.