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Friday, March 1, 2002

Enemy of the Week

The War Is Over

3.1.02

Now that they think we’ve won, the progressives insist on going after the victor with new firepower.

The Current Crisis

As the World Interns

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 3.1.02

Last night, a little bit of Monica.

Special Report

We Can All Drink to Stats

3.1.02

Another bogus study evades scrutiny as it works its way through media into instant oblivion.

Another Perspective

Liberal Catholicism’s Just Deserts

George Neumayr | 3.1.02

The very liberals who wanted the sexual revolution to enter the Catholic Church are suddenly shocked at its effects on the priesthood.

The Virginian

Not On My Watch

Dave Shiflett | 3.1.02

Since time isn’t on your side, why strap its representation to your wrist or give it pride of place on the walls of your home?

Movie Takes

We Were Soldiers

James Bowman | 3.1.02

Imagine: A Vietnam war film in which the Americans are fine, intelligent, brave and noble warriors straight out of the Hollywood World War II tradition.

Thursday, February 28, 2002

Editor’s Desk

Is Riordan Running for One Term Only?

Wlady Pleszczynski | 2.28.02

A forgotten question in a fiasco campaign.

To Be Absolutely Frank

That Idiotic Television

Francis X. Rocca | 2.28.02

And you thought your TV was bad?

Political Hay

Admiral John Poindexter Is the Best

2.28.02

A key Iran-contra figure as you’ve never seen him — and why he’s eminently qualified to fight in the War on Terrorism.

The Current Crisis

Coogleritis

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 2.28.02

In an intellectual climate dominated by plagiarists and hoaxers, it requires an esspecial talent to author the Worst Book of the Year.

Wednesday, February 27, 2002

Editor’s Desk

I Am Not a Crock

Wlady Pleszczynski | 2.27.02

If Gary Condit can be back in full swing on Larry King, it’s no accident that David Brock has resurfaced as well to hawk his latest true confessional.

Washington Prowler

Fallout From Utah

The Prowler | 2.27.02

Mitt Romney wants to serve. George Pataki has even bigger plans. Then there’s Bill Clinton …

Loose Canons

Danny Pearl’s Legacy

Jed Babbin | 2.27.02

He went into Pakistan without training or proper equipment, and went to a meeting without someone covering him. He and his bosses had no reason to know he needed these things.

Special Report

Heady Times for Cop Killers

Mark Goldblatt | 2.27.02

It’s been a banner winter for Thomas Trantino and Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Another Perspective

A Bad Case of the Huggies

2.27.02

Real men used to shake hands. Now all they do is hug. Time to say: Enough already?

Reader Mail

Food for Clinton

2.27.02

But is he worth feeding off? This and more from TAP readers and reactors.

Tuesday, February 26, 2002

At Large

What Happened to Chandra Levy?

John Corry | 2.26.02

Dominick Dunne thought he knew.

Washington Prowler

Bumps on the Stump

The Prowler | 2.26.02

Jeffords in limbo. Broward blowback. Liddy’s ditty.

Editor’s Desk

Isn’t It Rich?

Wlady Pleszczynski | 2.26.02

Excuse games people play — when they’re not being offensive.

The Current Crisis

Is Riordan Done?

George Neumayr | 2.26.02

He is if Bill Simon has anything to say. Besides, Riordan has already said all the wrong things. Why should Republicans vote for a man who wants nothing to do with them?

Special Report

Bitterroot’s Bad Waste

Bill Croke | 2.26.02

Thanks to the enviros, more forests will burn and more lumber will go unsalvaged.

Monday, February 25, 2002

Political Hay

Taxing Tobacco

2.25.02

Is there anything easier for a politician than raising cigarette taxes? Perhaps condemning terrorism — but that doesn’t fill up the coffers.

Washington Prowler

Tough Talkers

The Prowler | 2.25.02

At least today’s heroines are said to be. Not so Bill Clinton, who as a result nearly went hungry during a Hollywood stopover.

Lifestyles Left and Right

Après-Ski

2.25.02

What shall we do for diversion now that the Winter Olympics are over? Two choices present themselves.

Reader Mail

Hanging Juries

2.25.02

Jimmy Carter never had a chance. Introducing Henry Volvo and other Saab stories. Ben Stein on the bubble. Plus more.

Sunday, February 24, 2002

Loose Canons

Peacekeeping and Other U.N. Scams

Jed Babbin | 2.24.02

The problem with keeping the peace is that where peace doesn’t yet exist, it’s impossible to keep.

Loose Canons

Peacekeeping and Other U.N. Scams

Jed Babbin | 2.24.02

The problem with keeping the peace is that where peace doesn’t yet exist, it’s impossible to keep.

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