Political Theory

What's The Difference Between Ben Bernanke And David Petraeus?

25 May 2012

He lays out several objections. he sets up a too-simple dichotomy between "independence" and "political control." The devil is in the details here. [...] Furthermore, "political control" is unclear here — which politicians have control? Would central bankers be directly elected?

Dan Walters: New California voting rules alter campaigning

25 May 2012

This year's California elections will test the theory that having independently drawn districts and a top-two primary ballot will result in a less polarized, more collegial and more relevant political structure. Dan Walters

'Big Bang Theory' Star Comes Out

24 May 2012

Jim Parsons, who plays lovable, clueless geek Sheldon Cooper on the hit CBS TV series “The Big Bang Theory,� has been revealed to be gay in a recent newspaper profile. The New York Times profile on Parsons, 39, who is currently starring as Elwood P....