Eric Florack

Eric Florack has spent 25 years discussing politics in online forums. He’s also a veteran of some 20 years of Broadcast (radio) experience and blogs at Bits Blog.

The Hidden Death Toll of Higher CAFE Standards

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

Lighter cars built as a result of government fuel standards cost thousands of lives every year.

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Speak Out for Freedom, Mr. President

Friday, June 19th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

The president's rhetorical effort to support the Iranian protesters pales next to words uttered by past presidents in similar situations.

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Vindicating Bush — Again

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

Obama is being forced by reality to admit that policies adopted by George W. Bush were in fact wise.

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Frustrated Conservative Base Itching to Take Off the Gloves

Thursday, May 14th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

There is a groundswell of anger.

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Getting Back to GOP Principles

Monday, April 27th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

The Republican Party shouldn't be focused on the idea that it needs to change in order to be relevant.

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Just Who Is Protecting Whom from the Pitchforks?

Friday, April 10th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

Obama's got it wrong. It's the bankers who will pull his and the Democratic Party's chestnuts out of the fire.

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Obama’s ‘Shock and Awe’ Spending Campaign

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

The amount of money being tossed around by Democrats has bewildered and confused most of us.

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Elites vs. Grassroots at CPAC

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 - by Eric Florack

What the open warfare against grassroots favorites like Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber portends.

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Obama Worship and the Herd Mentality

Friday, February 13th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

The groupthink that brought us Bush hatred has morphed into frothing adulation.

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The ‘Glass Ceiling’ Argument and the NY Senate Seat

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 - by Eric Florack

The appointment of Kirsten Gillibrand — and reaction to it — exposes Democratic Party hypocrisy.

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