Sidney and Riley Writer Profile

Sidney is a left-brained analyst. Studious and outwardly directed, she keeps up with the latest developments in several human disciplines. Her favorite is science but she most often comments on politics because it has a wider audience.

Riley, Sidney's littermate, is also studious but his favorite subject is himself. He's most often found gazing into a mirror or looking at photos of himself in the family album. But, he does have a unique, and even perceptive, perspective on all things human.

While Sidney and Riley sometimes, but not always, share similar views, their blogs are written individually. Sidney, who relishes the left brain, that analytical chat room of the mind, signs off on her blogs with "See you on the left-side". Riley, who prefers external attractions, signs off on his with, "See you in the mirror".

Together, Sidney and Riley offer a view of humanity unique among bloggers. They are also featured in the comic strip, Letters From Us.

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26 It Takes a Government: Ideology Gaffe or Grammar Goof?
The president's thesis is that it takes a government for individuals to succeed disqualifies him from consideration for a second term.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jul 25, 2012
25 The President and the Economy: Lowering the Performance Bar
A recent poll has given President Obama an out on his mishandling of the economy. But, it won't do him any good to take it.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jul 16, 2012
24 With Unlimited Taxing Authority, Who Needs the Commerce Clause?
The Supreme Court surprised most observers by upholding Obamacare based on Congressional taxing authority. The implications are far worse than Obamacare itself.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jul 02, 2012
23 The Curious Choice of Bill Clinton
With a failing economy staring him in the face, Barack Obama is casting about for an identity that allows him to escape responsibility. Bill Clinton is the wrong persona.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Jun 12, 2012
22 The Social Advocacy Lure: Whom Will It Catch?
Obama's reelection bid casts an appealing lure that hides a very nasty hook. Will it keep him in the White House?

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Mar 24, 2012
21 Where's a Presidential Apology When You Need One?
Obama has been excoriated for apologies he's never given. This time, he's truly wrong for not apologizing when he really, really should have.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Mar 16, 2012
20 Will Obama Step Aside or be Pushed?
President Obama's vitriolic partisanship has paralyzed our political process. Democrats would be much better served by another standard bearer. Will they make that change?

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Nov 26, 2011
19 Democrats to Obama: Stay Out of Town
With the Super Committee struggling for middle ground, Obama is nowhere in sight. And some Democrats are happy about his absence.

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Nov 13, 2011
18 To Flatten or Not to Flatten: Is that Really the Question?
Flat tax proposals are non-starters for almost too many reasons to count. So, why are the GOP hopefuls pushing them again?

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Oct 29, 2011
17 Obama Roasted by Nuclear Option Fallout?
Can an incompetent president who refuses to negotiate win re-election? Obama's policies have created bigger problems and deeper debt. Does it matter?

Opinion in Politics — by Sidney and Riley — on Oct 02, 2011