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The Sighing Dutchman
by Matthew Bastian (conservative)
About The Author
Recovering socialist, part-time drummer, and long-suffering fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Matthew Bastian lives in New Jersey with his wife and two Labrador retrievers. His day job is in the financial industry. About The Column
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of the ultimate small-batch bourbon. ObamaCare's Bumpy Ride
Published: August 21, 2009
He put the cart before the horse, expecting Americans to buy into a massive, loosely defined concept – healthcare reform – and offer support without being told exactly what it would mean for them and their families. The ink wasn’t even dry on the various bills back in July and the president was already giving the country the hard sell.
Beltway Blitz
Published: July 9, 2009
If the stimulus bill is any measure, though, it is foolish to hope this administration and its allies can act quickly and prudently at the same time. Throw the staggering dollar amounts into the mix, along with the inherent risk of fraud and waste, and the recipe is one for disaster.
Propaganda 2100
Published: June 4, 2009
To Woodruff's credit, it takes some moxie to euphemistically refer to this program as "a different kind of journalism." There was a time when we used another term for fear-laced, hypothetical imagery crafted to elicit desired behaviors and emotions: Propaganda.
A Rush to Judgment
Published: January 30, 2009
We're only two weeks into our first term of hope and change but it looks like Obama will brook no dissent in his drive for post-partisan harmony. His grassroots support network remains formidable, and he just unleashed it on liberalism's Public Enemy Number 1.
Thanks For Nothing, Mr. President
Published: January 11, 2009
But while there is much to revile or admire about what has happened during the Bush years, little attention is paid to what didn't happen. Namely, no major terror attacks on U.S. soil since 9/11.
Where Have All The Woodwards Gone?
Published: December 20, 2008
To be clear: this is not to imply that Obama did anything wrong. But is anyone asking the basic questions about his advisors and confidants? Whatever happened to "what did he know and when did he know it?"
Now Comes the Hard Part
Published: November 5, 2008
Regardless of political affiliation or for whom one was pulling, this election was an historic moment for the country. Voters, many of them first-timers, turned out in droves to help elect an African-American president, which speaks volumes on how far we have progressed on the issue of race.
Harold Hill for President
Published: October 31, 2008
Watching how Obama gets away with all of this is reminiscent of Professor Harold Hill from The Music Man. In the musical, every time the townspeople press the traveling scam artist about his background, he starts singing a new tune – literally.
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