King Politics
Blog URL http://kingpolitics.blogspot.com/
Located Oxford, Mississippi USA
Tags Politics, Policy, Government, Southern Politics, Barack Obama, African American Politi, Democrats, Republicans
Analysis of the American political system from a licensed political scientist.
Latest Blog Posts
- Fox News: There You Go Again on Nov 20, 2009 in Sarah Palin Media
Innocent mistake or sinister plot to make Sarah Palin look more popular than she really is? Once again, Fox News has been caught showing incorrect footage. Two times in one week Fox has been caught. Innocent mistake or something sinister. I report, y...
- Are Americans Happy? on Nov 20, 2009 in Sports Unemployment National Mood Stock Market
For whatever reason, Americans report being happier this year than last. Why could that be given that unemployment keeps climbing? Could it be the rebounding stock market? Looming health care reform? Are people looking forward to the Vancouver Olympi...
- Would It Be So Bad If America Became A Little More European? on Nov 20, 2009 in Bruce Bartlett Europe Book Review
Bruce Bartlett, former Reagan official, doesn't think so. In fact, Bartlett advocates copying Europe on some important matters, most importantly our method of taxation. Contrary to conservative thought, while Europeans tax more, their quality of life...
- Your Daily Fix of Health Care on Nov 19, 2009 in Drugs Barack Obama Health Care
The Senate plan unveiled by Senator Reid yesterday actually looks to reduce government expenditures over the coming decade while expanding coverage to 31 million Americans. How so? Primarily by taxing the so-called Cadillac plans. While the Stupak Am...
- The Hand of Henry on Nov 19, 2009 in Sports
France's soccer superstar Thierry Henry (he's in those shaving commercials with Tiger Woods and Roger Feder) cheated in yesterday's World Cup qualifier against Ireland. Begs the question, should soccer go to replay? Why not.
- As Seen From a Red Ikea Couch on Nov 18, 2009 in Blogs
A new blog I like: As Seen From a Red Ikea Couch. It's pop culture.
- Hard Times In College Athletics Or Innovative Fundraising? on Nov 18, 2009 in Sports
The Boise State athletic department is turning itself into a non-profit. Fans/boosters can buy shares at a $100 a clip and even have a say in decision-making. Funds won't go to salaries, just facilities, so I'm assuming a $500 donation won't let you...
