CHICAGO — Senator Barack Obama today announced his plan to crack down on excessive energy speculation and fully close the “Enron Loophole” to ease the impact skyrocketing gas prices. The Enron Loophole was created by McCain campaign co-chair Phil Gramm at the behest of Enron — just one example of the special interest politics that put the interests of Big Oil and speculators ahead of the interests of working people.

Why do Republicans Hate Rules for Business but Accept 'em for Sports?
cross-posted from dailykos:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/12/19/12944/406

I've been trying to understand the rules of football for 40 years. I'm tickled when sportscasters during a major event argue over a particularly arcane rule.
Maybe you can tell I grew up taking ballet lessons instead of playing football and I only tune in occasionally while my husband is watching a game. But I loved watching the old Celtics basketball team of the 1960's featuring the greats Bob Cousy and Bill Russell. And I remember how Terry Bradshaw skidded down an icy field, turtle style on his back during a Superbowl many years ago and I appreciated Peyton Mannings spectacular end zone touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison-- sorry to Reggie Wayne in last night's game.