Deregulator: Alive since '85!

The people have spoken, the bastards From Bloomberg News.

"Crap sandwiches as far as the eye can see" In his LA Times column , Jonah Goldberg pretty much nails it. There's also solid commentary at the No Left Turns blog and some interesting back-and-forth from mostly free-market types at Infinite Monkeys . Here's what The Rocky had to say Monday. My take, midday Tuesday: The House is not the Senate. The minority has no right to claim any power there. Republicans should have taken what they could get in negotiations with the House Dems (and in some ways, they were able to improve the oversight and remove some of the most egregious left-wing giveaways) and then send the bill to the Senate, where a single senator can improve the aroma of a very stinky pile of legislation. And for crying out loud, grow up! If you're so offended by insults from the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank that you can't do you duty, get another job.

Carolina chameleons Young, talented teams will surprise you. In good and bad ways. This year's gridiron Tar Heels are 3-1 on the field and 2-2 in surprises. They have played better than expected on the road and have disappointed at home. They could easily be 4-0 had they avoided 14 penalties and three huge turnovers in a 20-17 home loss last week to Va. Tech. This week they needed two interceptions in the final minutes (including an incredible pick in their own end zone by Tremaine Goddard in the closing seconds) to beat Miami 28-24 on the road. Next week they play undefeated, nationally ranked UConn at Chapel Hill. And then unranked but always good for headlines Notre Dame, also at Kenan. UVa's a sure win on the 18th. Three good weeks and they're bowl eligible with NC State (another certain victory) and four question marks to go. The schedule is turning out to be tougher than expected. Maryland and Ga. Tech and BC are decent teams. Dook, for crying out loud, is 3-1. (They ...