Who are the 1 percent?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about this ongoing discussion of the 99 percent vs. the 1 percent. Who exactly are the 1 percent? And I don’t mean what do…
The questions that don't get asked …
Sometimes questions that don’t get asked are the ones that should. I’m not sure how or why, but I was talking about politics with my oldest daughter on Sunday and…
In government we distrust …
I’m in the majority. That doesn’t happen often, by the way. Although in this instance I’m not surprised. To be honest, I’m surprised we’re not all in the majority on…
Why the census is crap
“We can’t move forward until you mail it back.” That little slogan has been frustrating me now since I first heard it a couple months ago. Surely you’ve heard or…
Turf wars – inauguration style
I know in WNY we seem to think that our politicians are extra stupid … but really, they’re like this everywhere. Take for example, this story in the Washington Post…
Why I don't believe the hype
A certain mistrust of government is natural, healthy even. In my line of work, it’s actually a necessity to be skeptical. But I – like many other Americans – have…