Three explanations dominate speculation about what Obama is up to. The first is that he's trying to lay the groundwork for his successor, presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton. The second is that he's trying to pad his legacy. The third is that he's trying to 'troll' or bait the GOP into debating his agenda rather than pursuing its own. All are plausible, and none necessarily contradicts the others.

Obama did inherit a deficit when he came into office. Why this fact justifies racking up vastly more debt and bigger deficits is a logical mystery.

A lot of the things that Trump needs to do to be a popular president requires annoying his biggest fans.

John Kerry is a sphincter. Okay, that's a bit juvenile.

Not reassuring when weathermen say 'Today will be terrible but don't worry it won't be as terrible as tomorrow or Friday.

I would also say Barack Obama has spent much, much, much, much more money than the Republicans.

Tom Friedman says China is so awesome they make kosher pigs.