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Michele Bachmann: Suffering from diarrhea of the mouth

Michele Bachmann: Suffering from diarrhea of the mouth

Shoot-from-the-lip Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann‘s mouth has purged verbal diarrhea once again and this time her outrageous comments brought attacks from Republicans as well as Democrats. Her latest slip of…

Memo to Mitt: Release your damn tax returns

Memo to Mitt: Release your damn tax returns

Got a newsflash for Mitt Romney:  You’re losing the debate over your tax returns. And you’re blowing whatever chance you might have had to end Barack Obama’s presidency at one…

In this election year, the only real choice is not any of the available choices

In this election year, the only real choice is not any of the available choices

Does Barack Obama deserve a second term as President?  Of course not.  The man is a monumental failure. So does Mitt Romney deserve a first term in the White House?…

So much anger, so little reason in America today

So much anger, so little reason in America today

Lots of anger out there. Too much. Can’t talk politics with some without it turning into a shouting match. Can’t joke about someone’s background without them getting mad. Not much…

Independence Day

Independence Day

The Fourth of July. America’s Birthday. Independence Day. For some, it means celebration of America and the good life. For others, it means another day without a job, another day…

Contempt of Congress? You betcha!

Contempt of Congress?  You betcha!

So, Eric Holder is officially in contempt of Congress. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving public official. Holder is a slimeball. But is being in contempt of Congress a bad…

Is there still a place for old-style newspaper reporting?

Is there still a place for old-style newspaper reporting?

When I started Capitol Hill Blue in the den of our home in Arlington, Virginia, on October 1, 1994, I wasn’t sure what direction what was then a weekly, one-page…

When the rich and powerful control what we see, what we read and how we vote

When the rich and powerful control what we see, what we read and how we vote

Lots of talk out there — and here in the offices of Capitol Hill Blue — about “taking back America.” But take it back from whom? And if we could…

Can reason exist in today’s hyperbole-driven political environment?

Can reason exist in today’s hyperbole-driven political environment?

The Democratic and Republican onventions may still be a couple of months away but the stage is already set and the nominees determined:  Incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger…

Who do we like for President? Not a damn one of these clowns

Who do we like for President?  Not a damn one of these clowns

Whenever Capitol Hill Blue publishes an article questioning the actions, policies or beliefs of an elected official or candidate for office, too many of the masses out there assume putting…