We have created in America a permanent political class that has powerful incentives to remain in office and grow government. Protected from accountability by gerrymandered districts and financial support from special interests, its members at times actually defy their constituents, as they did on the illegal immigration issue in 2007 and the mortgage bailout bill in 2008. It's time to hold our politicians to account.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
How to hit a big fat belt-high pitch that's right down the middle
Erin McLeod is the goalkeeper for the Washington Freedom, the women's pro soccer team. She is also the goalkeeper for Canada's national team. A week from tomorrow, the Freedom play the Canadians in an exhibition. That means McLeod has a decision to make: Freedom or Canada?
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