Paul Ryan is not this year's Sarah Palin
He is this generation's Dan Quayle. Follow me beyond the orange squiggle of justice, and I will elaborate.
View ArticleEnergy Efficiency is the cornerstone of a progressive economy
I have been lurking on this site for many years, always thinking that I should sign up but never following through. What put me over the edge was this statement from Mitt Romney in his acceptance...
View ArticleReagan lost the first debate in '84
The President's performance last night reminded me of Ronald Reagan's performance in his first debate against Walter Mondale. It has led me to wonder if the incumbent president is at an inherent...
View ArticleGermany wins an even more important World Cup
So I just received a news release from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), revealing the results of their 2014 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard. They have referred...
View ArticleDrone Protesting Activist Released Pending Appeal
There was a development today in the curious case of Mary Anne Grady Flores, a central New York grandmother charged with violating an order of protection.The basics of the original charge against Grady...
View ArticleMississippi Moves Forward on Energy Efficiency
Over the past 40 years, energy efficiency has been associated with progressive politics. That is unfortunate, because the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency are tangible - it...
View ArticleNY-21 House Race - Moderate Republican endorses Tea Party candidate. Karl...
On January 14, 2014, U.S. House Representative Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) announced his decision not to seek re-election. This was unfortunate, because this district was traditionally Republican, and...
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I saw President Bill Clinton speak at an Energy Conference
My very own picture of former POTUS Bill Clinton I have always enjoyed working for an energy efficiency utility, but this perk really took it to a new level. On October 1, President Bill Clinton...
View ArticleNY-21 House Poll: Seat will likely flip to R; Cuomo could lose district
According to a poll released yesterday by 7 News-Siena College, Republican Elise Stefanik appears poised to take the NY-21 House of Representatives seat. This seat is currently held by Democrat Bill...
View ArticleMy perspective on the 2014 Elections
I am displeased that the GOP had a decent showing last night. But I don't agree with the narrative that it was an epic rout. Relative to other midterm elections, this seems relatively mild, and...
View ArticleNorway's "Oil Fund" divests from coal w/poll
The carbon divestment campaign - known also as the "Fossil Free" or "Keep it in the ground" movement - scored a victory this week. Norway's sovereign wealth fund is going to sell off holdings in...
View ArticleMitch McConnell wouldn't set rules for removal trial - Pence or Roberts would
I took a look at the Senate rules for “Rules for Impeachment Trials” at Cornell.edu. It seems that the Presiding Officer has tremendous discretion in a trial — power to determine what’s relevant,...
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