Emmett Harris' Columns

What's Cooking

"Condoleezza Rice was on the menu this day and she proved to be a bold blend of spicy Neo-Conservative seasonings piled onto a base of bland American Establishment.  Her latest half-baked pronouncement claims that the War Du Jour is “worth the investment” in standard, Washington, D.C.-sanctioned ingredients – American lives and wealth."  Column by Emmett Harris.

 

Allegations Hound the Administration

"Generally accepted wisdom tends to support the conclusion that if the words 'politician' and 'liar' aren’t synonymous, then they sure are close cousins--etymologically speaking, of course."  Column by Emmett Harris.

 

Tagging the Curs

A Livestock Security report by Emmett Harris.

Great Art--Not So Fine

"In fact, government-funded arts are so great, that were the state to cease supporting them, Massachusetts would suffer economically.  So goes the argument from Hunter O’Hanian...."  Column by Emmett Harris.

Oooh That Smell

"Until we find a cure for the state, we should do the compassionate thing and help these states kick the habit."  Column by Emmett Harris.

Pittsburgh Stealers

"The 310,020 greenback stowaways were huddled close in two duffel bags locked in the car's trunk. Being unfamiliar with their rights, the stacks of money failed to protest police plans to administer an ion scan that would identify drug residue. They did, however, remain silent."  Column by Emmett Harris.

Fish Or Cut Bait

Emmett Harris on government management of the ocean.

The Real Criminals

"While it's true these tax evaders may be criminals in the legal sense, they are not criminals in any moral sense.  In fact, by keeping money out of that giant sinkhole on the Potomac, they’ve have done us all a great service."  Column by Emmett Harris. 

Hard Times for U.S. Steel Industry

New Root Striker Emmett Harris on why political decisions are always "no-brainer."