http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:57 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Accused-Fort-Hood-shooter-Hasan-Nidal-was-a-Muslim-terrorist-we-ignore-this-fact-at-our-own-peril?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner While I was shocked and saddened, along with the rest of my countrymen, as I watched the drama unfold at Fort Hood; I was also amazed at how quickly officials were running to the camera to announce that, while they had little information and the s... Terror War Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Accused-Fort-Hood-shooter-Hasan-Nidal-was-a-Muslim-terrorist-we-ignore-this-fact-at-our-own-peril?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-journalism-bailout-is-unnecessary-and-a-threat-to-liberty?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner There has been increasing chatter on the part of the administration regarding a “bail-out” for much of the “traditional” media. There has even been talk, in concert with an openly “progressive” group called Freepre... Government Monopoly Civil Liberties Obama Socialized Constitution Media FCC Nanny State Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:03:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d13-A-journalism-bailout-is-unnecessary-and-a-threat-to-liberty?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-health-care-bill-passed-by-the-house-will-never-be-signed-into-law?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Democrats in the House passed their health care legislation in a rare (some would say sneaky) Saturday night vote convened by Speaker Pelosi. Now the bill goes to the Senate where, make no mistake, it will be dead on arrival. No Senator has yet dec... Government Monopoly Civil Liberties Budget National Politics Health Care Obama Mandates Socialized Constitution Congress Nanny State Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-health-care-bill-passed-by-the-house-will-never-be-signed-into-law?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Republicans-release-their-own-health-reform-bill-using-the-free-market-to-drive-down-costs?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio, announces GOP bill (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) For months the Democrats have been arguing over their own competing versions of health care legislation with little official input from Republicans. While many high ... Health Care Policy Health Care Socialized Nanny State Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Republicans-release-their-own-health-reform-bill-using-the-free-market-to-drive-down-costs?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d4-The-real-lesson-of-last-nights-elections-bad-news-for-Obama?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner President Barack Obama and Gov. Jon Corzine , Nov 1, 2009 (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) As expected both parties are trying to spin the 2009 off year elections in the best possible light, even as they acknowledge each of these elections had local issues d... From the States National Politics Health Care Obama Congress Media Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:54:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d4-The-real-lesson-of-last-nights-elections-bad-news-for-Obama?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Ford-profit-a-victory-for-capitalism-over-statism-if-the-union-doesnt-ruin-it?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Mustang logo is shown on the back of a car on a Ford dealership (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Back when it looked as if the entire automotive sector of the U.S. economy was about to fall into an abyss, it seemed inevitable that the fundamental relations... Government Monopoly Economy Obama Mandates Socialized Debt Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:59:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Ford-profit-a-victory-for-capitalism-over-statism-if-the-union-doesnt-ruin-it?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Indiana-Representative-Mike-Pence--looks-to-YouTube-to-rally-health-reform-opposition?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner It is an interesting and increasingly common twist to policy debates in D.C. when individual congressional representatives post videos on YouTube calling on the American People to support their specific cause or position. Congressman Mike Pence, R... Health Care Policy Government Monopoly Civil Liberties Health Care Socialized Congress Media Nanny State Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:41:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Indiana-Representative-Mike-Pence--looks-to-YouTube-to-rally-health-reform-opposition?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Obama-Advisor-calls-for-letting-old-people-die-and-killing-medical-innovation?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor under President Clinton and a current economic advisor to President Barrack Obama gave a speech in which he attempted to put himself in the position of a Presidential candidate who would “tell the truth t... Health Care Policy Health Care Reform Obama Mandates Socialized Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:08:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Obama-Advisor-calls-for-letting-old-people-die-and-killing-medical-innovation?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Rush-Limbaugh-accuses-CNN-and-MSNBC-of-repeating-libelous-lies?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Ever since the news broke that Rush Limbaugh may be considering a stake in the Saint Louis Rams NFL franchise, the public debate has been loud and vociferous. Part of the opposition has come from those who suggest that, as such a divisive figure, it... Civil Liberties National Politics Racism Media FCC Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:12:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Rush-Limbaugh-accuses-CNN-and-MSNBC-of-repeating-libelous-lies?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Citizens-lining-up-for-Obama-Money-confirms-fears-of-dependency-cycle?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Recent video of citizens lining up for government handouts seems to confirm the need for greater personal responsibility and less economic dependency. While the left is attempting to redistribute wealth in order to accomplish “bottom up”... Civil Liberties Economy Budget Obama Nanny State Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:35:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Citizens-lining-up-for-Obama-Money-confirms-fears-of-dependency-cycle?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Empty-peace-prize-makes-Obama-vulnerable-to-critics?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner President Obama Speaking When I heard the news that President Barrack Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize, I initially thought it was a conservative radio bit having a little fun at the President’s expense based on the tendency of supporters t... National Politics Obama Foreign Policy Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:30:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Empty-peace-prize-makes-Obama-vulnerable-to-critics?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d4-President-Obama-and-his-Olympic-size-fail?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Obama impersonator and cardboard image of Michelle Many have been inquiring as to why the President of the United States would put his credibility on the line and fly off to Copenhagen to press for the Chicago Olympic Games. Especially given the fu... From the States National Politics Obama Foreign Policy Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:16:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d4-President-Obama-and-his-Olympic-size-fail?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d1-District-tells-mom-that-she-and-her-son-cannot-ride-bikes-to-school?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Don't use your cell phone near this school in Austin   In an update to my previous article about the subtle tyrannies of the nanny state, I recently came across this story about a mother fighting to be able to bike to school with her child each... National Politics Mandates Nanny State Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:07:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d1-District-tells-mom-that-she-and-her-son-cannot-ride-bikes-to-school?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Why-are-so-many-weirdos-singing-songs-and-praying-to-President-Obama?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Ok! Seriously? Who are these weirdoes singing songs in praise of the President? It is bad enough for agenda oriented teachers to be indoctrinating children and forcing them to sing songs about how great our President and his policies are. I  ... National Politics Obama Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:23:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Why-are-so-many-weirdos-singing-songs-and-praying-to-President-Obama?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Nanny-state-orders-mom-to-stop-babysitting-for-friends-labels-her-an-unlicensed-daycare?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Lisa Snyder, other neighborhood moms and children In what appears to be more evidence of the ever expanding “nanny state”, a mom has been ordered to stop babysitting other neighborhood children before school each morning. The Department... Civil Rights Civil Liberties From the States Socialized Nanny State Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:36:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Nanny-state-orders-mom-to-stop-babysitting-for-friends-labels-her-an-unlicensed-daycare?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-NY-State-forcing-health-care-workers-to-get-flu-shots-against-their-will?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Health care workers in the state of New York have been given an ultimatum, get the shots for both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine flu), or lose their jobs. New York became the first state to mandate flu shot for all health care workers in all facilities... Government Monopoly From the States Constitution Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:06:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d30-NY-State-forcing-health-care-workers-to-get-flu-shots-against-their-will?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Energy-Secretary-compares-you-to-a-spoiled-teenager-EPA-sends-reps-to-educate-your-children?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President Obama’s Energy Secretary, Dr. Steven Chu seems to think the American people are like bad kids who just don’t know what is good for them. He also sug... Government Monopoly School Choice Environment Education National Politics Obama Socialized Constitution Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:11:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Energy-Secretary-compares-you-to-a-spoiled-teenager-EPA-sends-reps-to-educate-your-children?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d21-NEA-accused-of-using-federal-grant-money-to-encourage-pro-administration-art?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner President Obama Did the National Endowment for the Arts use its clout to “encourage” artists to produce art in support of President Obama’s agenda? Let’s take a look at what we know. According to information obtained by An... Health Care Policy Civil Liberties National Politics Obama Debt Media Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:46:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d21-NEA-accused-of-using-federal-grant-money-to-encourage-pro-administration-art?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Was-the-US-reversal-on-missle-defense-done-for-the-benefit-of-GE-and-Wall-Street?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner President Obama As I pondered the positive and negative consequences for United States policy related to the President’s recently announced decision to scrap plans for a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe. I read the following nugget i... National Politics Obama Foreign Policy Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:34:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Was-the-US-reversal-on-missle-defense-done-for-the-benefit-of-GE-and-Wall-Street?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Constitutional-principles-101?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here The U.S. Constitution is a relatively short document considering the power it held to change the world. Teaching of the Constitution and its amendments was removed from many school’s curricula in the 1960s ... Civil Rights Civil Liberties Constitution Debt Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:13:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14783-Law-and-Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Constitutional-principles-101?cid=exrss-Law-and-Politics-Examiner