Trump And Musk’s Gilded Age
The later 19th Century was called the ‘Gilded Age’ because the gold gilding hid the raw corruption that truly defined the era.
How Safe Are America’S Judges?
Representatives of the people need to be safe in any working democracy. How Safe Are America’s Judges?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 23rd, 2007It is essential for representatives of the people…
Lawyers Wary Of Bush’S Expanded Spying Powers
The American Bar Association knows that actions which destroy liberty in the name of “security” only make us less secure.Lawyers Wary Of Bush’s Expanded Spying PowersBy Cliff Montgomery – August…
Explaining Congress’S Contempt Power
The Supreme Court rules it’s Congress’s duty to investigate ‘corruption [or] maladministration…in the agencies of Government.’ Explaining Congress’s Contempt PowerBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 21st, 2007There recently has been a…
How Pakistan Became “The Taliban’S Godfather”
The U.S. and the world are still paying the price for Pakistan’s dance with The Devil. How Pakistan Became “The Taliban’s Godfather”By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 20th, 2007A trove of…
Will Congress Stop War Profiteers In Iraq?
‘The American people…ought to at least know that their tax dollars are being spent the way they should be.’Will Congress Stop War Profiteers In Iraq?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 18th,…
Open Government Act Becoming Law
The bill was passed by the Senate on the evening of Aug. 3rd, 2007, by unanimous consent.OPEN Government Act On Way To Becoming LawBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 17th, 2007Shortly…
Senators Proposed Bridge Funds Hours Before Collapse
The taxpayer dollars being wasted in Iraq may be better used in rebuilding America.Senators Proposed Bridge Funds Hours Before CollapseBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 16th, 2007A few weeks ago, two…
War Costs May Surpass $1 Trillion In 10 Years
Just how much of this kingly sum goes to the fruitless nation-building of Iraq?War Costs May Surpass $1 Trillion In 10 YearsBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 15th, 2007Perhaps no one…
“Turd Blossom” Calls It Quits
Karl Rove has left the American political landscape. And it is about time.”Turd Blossom” Calls It QuitsBy Cliff Montgomery – August 14th, 2007Karl Rove’s rather cowardly departure from the sinking…
Just Who Does U.S. Aid Help In Middle East?
Far too often in the Middle East, ‘U.S. foreign aid bolsters autocratic regimes with similar strategicinterests to the United States.’ Just Who Does U.S. Aid Help In Middle East?By Cliff…
Congress Studies Dangers Of Chinese Food Imports
International trade rules allow a foreign country to apply its own health standard to exported food.Congress Studies Dangers Of Chinese Food ImportsBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 10th, 2007Today we offer…
Iraqi Government Falling Apart
The Sunni walkouts may signal the beginning of the end for Iraq’s government.Iraqi Government Falling ApartBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 9th, 2007CORRECTION: The August 9th edition of wrongly stated that…
Is Democracy Sliding From Afghan Government?
The Afghan government’s corruption and shrinking national control have allowed a resurgence of the Taliban.Is Democracy Sliding From Afghan Government?By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 8th, 2007Over the last few years,…
Attorney General Gonzales Out Of Credibility, Say Senators
Both Democrats and the leading Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee have accused Gonzales of lying to them while under oath.Attorney General Gonzales Out Of Credibility, Say SenatorsBy Cliff Montgomery…
Bush’S Presidential Signing Statements ‘A Threat To Rule Of Law’
Bush abuses signing statements to ‘ignore duly enacted laws he has negotiated with the Congress and signed into law’.Bush’s Presidential Signing Statements ‘A Threat To Rule Of Law’By Cliff Montgomery…
House Panel Seeks Contempt Charges Against Bolten, Miers
If oversight of anybranch of government is obliterated, America ceases to be a democracy.House Panel Seeks Contempt Charges Against Bolten, MiersBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 4th, 2007The House Judiciary Committee…
House Democrats Making Harsh Summer Recess For Republicans
Democratic fights on hot-button issues seem shamelessly timed to keep their party in control of Congress.House Democrats Making Harsh Summer Recess For RepublicansBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 3rd, 2007Republican lawmakers…
Bush Secrecy Produces ‘Decisions Without Democracy’
‘Secrecy is the bane of democracy because it is the enemy of accountability,’ wrote Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.Bush Secrecy Produces ‘Decisions Without Democracy’By Cliff Montgomery – Aug. 2nd, 2007A fascinating report…
Mahdi Army Biggest Western Baghdad Problem, Say Commanders
The westernBaghdad district of West Rashid proves that al-Qaeda is not the biggest problem facing U.S. troops in Iraq.Mahdi Army Biggest Western Baghdad Problem, Say CommandersBy Cliff Montgomery – Aug.…
How Effective Is Bush’S Spying Activities On Americans?
A recent report on the TALON spy program shows how wrong it is for any people to place total faith in governments.How Effective Is Bush’s Spying Activities On Americans?By Cliff…
Bush’S Recess Appointments: Are They Constitutional?
A Congressional Research Service report gives us a few things to think about.Bush’s Recess Appointments: Are They Constitutional?By Cliff Montgomery – July 30th, 2007Below are quotes from a Congressional Research…
Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried For Perjury?
Alberto Gonzales’ congressional testimony is contradicted by almost every other major witness.Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried For Perjury?By Cliff Montgomery – July 28th, 2007Will Bush Attorney General Be Tried…
Data Mining May Not Work As Anti Terrorist Tool: Report
While ‘data mining can help reveal patterns and relationships, it does not tell the userthe value or significance of these patterns.’Data Mining May Not Work As Anti-Terrorist Tool: ReportBy Cliff…