Loopy Hickenlooper.

Generalities say virtually nothing. Would you care to name names? Something beyond the two instances you mentioned is called for.

I like ILLEGAL ALIEN even better than illegal immigrant since it emphasizes the fact that they are not traditional immigrants who have followed the lawful method of coming to this country.

Yeh, it'll be Soilent Green.

Since 2008 there are so many abandoned factories (many of them producing batteries or solar power) that you'll need to be a bit more specific.

Is Hagel ignorant or worse? What is worse than ignorant?

I propose that we institute a tax of 99.99% on sitting Presidents and Community Organizers. While we're at it, throw in union bosses as well.

The 2nd Amend isn't about being able to hunt. As Charlton Heston said, "You can take my guns when you pry them from my cold, dead hands."

C'mon, John, everyone knows the Hoosiers rule.

I think Ann is on to something here. Institute a "wealth tax" to catch those who push for higher taxes on ordinary income but escape by having all, or almost all, of their income from capital gains. And, yes, end the deduction for state and local taxes paid. If states want to tax the pants off their residents, let them pay for it. BTW: First, show me the spending cuts. Make that REAL spending cuts, not cuts in the rate of growth. They must take effect concurrently with any new tax increase, not a promise of spending cuts in 2-5 years (when they'll be quietly forgotten).