http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/index/ Right-headed Commentary on Politics and Economics en lizpeek@aol.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T18:21:23+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/did_gm_just_pop_facebooks_bubble/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/did_gm_just_pop_facebooks_bubble/#When:17:21:23Z Though the announcement that the auto giant will pull its paid advertising from Facebook is unlikely to seriously undermine the latter’s upcoming IPO, it surely will cast a shadow over the much-hyped event. FoxNews 2012-05-16T17:21:23+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/obama_should_go_to_canada_for_leadership_lessons/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/obama_should_go_to_canada_for_leadership_lessons/#When:13:40:04Z When President Obama nixed the Keystone Pipeline, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper moved aggressively on the alternative Northern Gateway Pipeline. Fiscal Times 2012-05-09T13:40:04+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/romney_could_beat_obama_if_he_courts_hispanics/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/romney_could_beat_obama_if_he_courts_hispanics/#When:17:49:50Z Recent polls show Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney closing the gap with rival President Obama. FoxNews 2012-05-08T17:49:50+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/krugmans_left-wing_bullying_of_bernanke/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/krugmans_left-wing_bullying_of_bernanke/#When:17:17:23Z Paul Krugman vaulted over the line recently, issuing an ad hominem attack on Fed Chair Ben Bernanke for not doing enough to boost the economy. Featured 2012-05-02T17:17:23+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/why_we_still_dont_know_whats_in_obamacare/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/why_we_still_dont_know_whats_in_obamacare/#When:14:43:55Z Of all the whoppers President Obama has told the American people, perhaps none may   unravel faster than this claim: “If you like your health care plan, you can keep your health care plan.” Featured 2012-04-30T14:43:55+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/president_obamas_disconnect_with_young_voters/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/president_obamas_disconnect_with_young_voters/#When:21:11:18Z President Obama is criss-crossing the country, trying to woo young voters.  A survey shows him woefully off-track. MorningRant 2012-04-28T21:11:18+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/why_the_youth_vote_could_be_up_for_grabs/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/why_the_youth_vote_could_be_up_for_grabs/#When:14:37:29Z Why on earth would young people vote to reelect President Obama? Do they actually like moving back in with Mom and Dad? Fiscal Times 2012-04-27T14:37:29+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/thank_you_paul_bloustein/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/thank_you_paul_bloustein/#When:00:44:38Z Sometimes a letter to the editor says it all…. MorningRant 2012-04-26T00:44:38+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/chris_christie_common_sense_first_party_second/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/chris_christie_common_sense_first_party_second/#When:16:58:18Z What lessons can Scott Walker (and Mitt Romney and President Obama) learn from Chris Christie? Fiscal Times 2012-04-18T16:58:18+00:00 http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/santorums_exit_perfect_timing_for_romney/ http://www.lizpeek.com/index.php/site/article/santorums_exit_perfect_timing_for_romney/#When:14:09:33Z Rick Santorum’s exit from the GOP race could not come at a better time. Featured 2012-04-12T14:09:33+00:00