Tag Archives: Politics

Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)

Posted on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I was shocked today to hear of Andrew Breitbart’s sudden and untimely death. At 43, he died in the prime of his life, just when he was starting to make a major difference in the world. My heart goes out … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blogging, Leadership, Politics | Tagged Andrew Breitbart, Andrew Breitbart's death, Politics | 14 Comments

Game Theory for Middle Eastern Dictators

Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Towards a Dominant Strategy In “Saudis Shrug Off Day of Rage: Three Strategies to Suppress a Revolt Before It Starts“, I argued that there are two archetypal models for a dictator to deal with popular revolts in the Middle East: crush them or … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Mathematics, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Predictions, War | Tagged Arab Spring, Egypt, Energy security, Hamas, Hezbollah, Hosni Mubarak, Iraq, Israel, Muammar Qaddafi, Oil, Policy, Politics, President Bashar al-Assad, President Obama, Saudi Arabia, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali | 9 Comments

Can You Add My County?: Southern California Calls for Secession

Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Anyone you ask has a horror story. At some point we have to decide enough is enough and deal with it in a radically new way.” — Jeff Stone Indeed. As the followers of this blog are well aware, I … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Humor, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged California, California State Constitutional Convention, Democrats, GDP, Hollywood, Jeff Stone, Los Angeles, Politics, Proposition 13, Referendum system, Republicans, Secession, Silicon Valley, Southern California | 4 Comments

My Fourth of July Dilemma

Posted on Monday, July 4, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I spent about five years in the military. During that time we had a formation nearly every morning. We also marched in formation every time we had a Regimental run or a change of command ceremony. Before each ceremony, we … Continue reading →

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Posted in Education, Humor, Media, Politics | Tagged Democrats, July 4th Harvard Study, Patriotism, Politics, Republicans | 7 Comments

More Ridiculousness from Right- and Left-wing Punditry

Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this week, liberal radio show host and MSNBC pundit Ed Schultz called right-wing darling Laura Ingraham a slut on his radio program. Above is his apology followed by his original on-air comments. The contrite groveling to which Schultz must subject … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Media, Politics | Tagged Democrats, Ed Schultz, Laura Ingraham, Politics, Republicans | 11 Comments

Why Harvard Law School Should Teach Its Lawyers Economics

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last week, President Obama called for the repeal of a $4 billion tax incentive for domestic oil and gas production. His argument is that the oil and gas industry is doing quite well and does not need any help from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, International Security, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged Economics, Gasoline prices, Harvard Law School, John B. Taylor, Politics, President Obama, Supply and demand | 8 Comments

Interesting Interview of Andrew Breitbart on MSNBC

Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I recently discovered this interview of Andrew Breitbart on MSNBC. I am deliberately not going to express my opinion on the interview, because I think the interview speaks for itself. However, I am very interested in hearing people’s reactions. Enjoy!

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Posted in Media, Politics | Tagged Andrew Breitbart, Martin Bashir, MSNBC, Politics | 9 Comments

California Dreaming: Businesses Continue to Leave State

Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

According to The Wall Street Journal, 70 businesses have left California this year at an average of 4.7 businesses per week. Twenty percent of these businesses will relocate to Texas, where the unemployment rate is 8% versus California’s 12%. Over … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, California, Education, Finance and Economics, Politics | Tagged Business, California, Economy, Politics, State government, Texas | 14 Comments

Channeling Chris Christie: How to Handle Public Unions

Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“If what you want to do is put on a show and giggle every time I talk, then I have no interest in answering your question.” — Governor Chris Christie New Jersey Governor Christie lays out his case against public-sector-union … Continue reading →

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Posted in Healthcare, Policy, Politics, Unions | Tagged Education, Governor Christie, New Jersey, Politics, Unions | 2 Comments

Architecture of Anarchy

Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Civilization and anarchy are only seven meals apart” — Spanish proverb Instability is a positive feedback loop driven by weather, energy and food prices, currency fluctuations, repression, and demography. Adverse weather conditions, in tandem with high energy prices and a … Continue reading →