US money supply plunges at 1930s pace as Obama eyes fresh stimulus

The collapse of the M3 money supply is interesting, but not terribly useful in and of itself. In the context of rapid debt monetization, it may mean nothing more than people want to circulate their money, but don't want it in the bank, either. It also suggests Obama and Bernanke are trying to keep strong inflationary and deflationary forces in equilibrium, forces I hope they understand.

UAW aims to go back on offensive

The return of the un-dead.

US crime rates fell despite economy

That ought to give the lie to the boilerplate that economics is a primary cause of crime... but it won't.

Americans' acceptance of gay relations crosses 50% threshold

A predictable consequence of readily available birth control and the deinstitutionalization of marriage, something advocates have known for decades.

Just saying "No" won't win it for GOP

In addition to having a "positive" agenda, David Frum notes correctly that at the heart of Tim Burns' inability to win the late Jack Murtha's seat is "because angry memories of George W. Bush and the congressional Republicans remain fresh" in PA-12. His solution? The very same domestic squishiness of George W. Bush and the congressional Republicans, of course.

Oklahoma AG candidate vows to sue US government over illegal immigration

Getting to the heart of the matter of Arizona's intent while trying to avoid the racism canard.

Did you draw a picture of Mohammed today?

No and I wouldn't, but I understand why some would.

Chris O'Donnell: I chose family over fame

Nice change of pace.

Ocean's fish could disappear by 2050

Any bets that this is the same kind of horse hockey as from the climate change hoaxers?

Depression 2010?

Perhaps. But maybe not for the reasons here.

A new way of playing to win

Isn't this what was supposed to have been prevented by McCain-Feingold, or was it the point all along?

We are a nation of profilers

After all, isn't it just the dark side of diversity?

The Afghan war, as it really is

Those who step into the breach are a different breed, if there ever was a doubt.

The welfare state's death spiral

Send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.

Backlash over bailout may sway German vote

Could a Tea Party be coming to Germany's most populous and economically most powerful state?

Buffet turns into one more corporate bubble

While not a new observation, it seems the Sage of Omaha is getting away from himself.

In crazy sports world, Taser fine by me

Amen.

Ernie Harwell, the Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame announcer, dead at 92

It is something of a rite of passage that the sights and sounds of your formative years will disappear around you. Even though Ernie Harwell retired 8 years ago, now is that time for the people and fans of Detroit. May he rest in peace.

Emmer missing but targeted at "green debate"

Big deal. His son's First Communion is a higher priority. It is because of stuff like this that we quit getting the StarTribune.

Republicans and independents prioritize immigration; Democrats, financial reform

The lines may have been drawn for November.

Hawaii governor to decide on civil unions

A rose by any other name...