Note from the editor: In the tradition of “Congressman’s Corner,” Salty Eggs has invited former Rep. Allen West to field questions from his South Florida constituents. Having not received a response to our query, we must do our best to answer questions on his behalf, based on what we know of his temperament and politics. [...]
Danation: As Long As We’re Going to Keep Talking About This Fiscal Cliff Business, Can We at Least Have Some Details?
Weeks have passed now, and the negotiations over whether to cut spending, raise taxes, do both, by how much, who for, and — what were we talking about anyway? — have continued at a pace that makes glaciers look like Usain Bolt. The president’s initial plan, which called for $1.6 trillion in tax hikes, was [...]


