Republicans Beat Democrats on Twitter

A report released by the Congressional Research Service shows that Republicans have a significant lead on Democrats when it comes to utilizing Twitter and other New Media. The Republican Conference has taken great pride that its Members to do a better job of communicating with their constituents in an efficient, open and transparent manner.

It's interesting to note that Republican Congresspeople are more likely to write their own tweets, as compared to their Democrat counterparts. This begs the question: Why must these Members have a press secretary write everything for them? Can't they think for themselves?

During this month's snow storm in Washington, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, has been welcomed to 2008, finally getting a Twitter account. @LeaderHoyer

Feel free to ask him why his Members are afraid to be as open as Republicans.


Social Networking and Constituent Communication -

Bar Stool Economics - How Taxes Work

Bar Stool Economics - How Taxes Work -

I thought this was a very interesting email that I got. Can you try to get your Congressman to explain to you why they think higher taxes are the answer to getting us out of a recession?

McCain Mouths Response to Obama: 'Blame it on Bush'

I did not notice this the first time around. Apparently after President Obama blames all the country's problems on the last President you can actually see John McCain mouthing the words, "Blame it on Bush." Did anyone else notice this?

Stop Spending Our Future - The Crisis - (Video)

Wow. This is a very impressive video. I don't know that the President's "Dent in the Spending Plan" from last night's State of the Union will even begin to address the issue.

Nate Silver's "Senate Rankings: Post-Masspocalypse Edition"

Senate Rankings: Post-Masspocalypse Edition

If you haven't checked out Nate Silver's analysis of the potential makeup of the US Senate post 2010 election, you should. He has one of the most impressive systems for predictions. I wish I was able to see all the details behind his analysis, but you should definitely read his recent blog post on this, regardless of your political affiliation or understanding of statistics.

I'm not sure where I stand on the outlook for my home state's Senate race. Here's his insights:

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Speaking of which, the Republicans are potentially taking a risk in Kentucky if they nominate someone who's never run a campaign before rather than their Secretary of State."

Any thoughts?

Milton Friedman on Greed

If you have not yet seen this video of Milton Friedman discussing "Greed," please watch it now.

We are in an era where people think they can trust politicians, who promise great things, to serve their interests better than the free enterprise system. It's due a lack of understanding in economics that many Americans believe that a "Great Man" or the "Greater Good of the Collective" will protect their liberty and prosperity. We have been fortunate enough to thrive as a nation under limited government and regulatory controls, but seem to be moving to a new era.

How Unemployed Are Americans?

I thought this was classic. We clearly don't report unemployment in the most intellectually honest manner. Do you fit into one of these categories? Ask your Congressman why BLS reports incorrect information.