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Friday, April 26, 2002

Enemy of the Week

Beep Bop Abdullah

4.26.02

When a clown prince comes calling, Enemy Central heads the receiving line.

The Virginian

Now I Lay Me Down to Snore

Dave Shiflett | 4.26.02

Among the many glories of middle age is the perfection of the act of snoring — at least until Sleep Apnea is diagnosed.

Washington Prowler

Hughes Behind the Scenes

The Prowler | 4.26.02

Mary Matalin might be hoping Karen Hughes is really leaving. Maybe she shouldn’t get too excited. A special Prowler report.

Another Perspective

Rocky Mountain Bohemia

Bill Croke | 4.26.02

Wyoming on less than $9,000 a year — but the views are straight from heaven.

Political Hay

Gray Extremism

George Neumayr | 4.26.02

Here everyone was calling the Republican Bill Simon extreme when the real wacko turns out to be Gray Davis himself.

Buy the Book

On Seas of Glory

4.26.02

It will quicken the blood: John Lehman’s riveting study of ”Heroic Men, Great Ships, and Epic Battles of the American Navy.”

Thursday, April 25, 2002

Editor’s Desk

Boycott ”Crossfire”?

Wlady Pleszczynski | 4.25.02

Only if you’re not ready to send on someone like Nancy Pfotenhauer.

To Be Absolutely Frank

Here to Stay

Francis X. Rocca | 4.25.02

Immigrants are a main reason for Europe’s tensions — yet the continent can’t do without these newcomers.

Washington Prowler

Progressive Networking

The Prowler | 4.25.02

Democrats gets their act together, and they’re counting on Begala-Carville to play a major part.

The Current Crisis

Clothing Optional Liberals

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 4.25.02

They’re about to lose touch with their origins in ancient Greece and Rome.

Special Report

In the Absence of Faith

George Neumayr | 4.25.02

Pope Pius X warned against worldly churchmen eager to trade tradition for secular novelty. Introducing the American episcopate.

Reader Mail

Conservative Reaction (II)

4.25.02

The latest responses to John Corry and the possibility of a political settlement in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Plus: The Clinton comedy continues, and more.

Wednesday, April 24, 2002

Washington Prowler

Hillary’s Bada Bing Connection

The Prowler | 4.24.02

The former first lady attracts new donors in California. Plus: Bill expelled from a conference about his presidency. Also: Dick Cheney wins in Florida.

Sports Arena

Dead Men Playing

4.24.02

Charlotte’s cagers play out the season while their Clintonite owner packs for the Big Easy.

Editor’s Desk

Look Bad in Anger

Wlady Pleszczynski | 4.24.02

The left is fuming, because it thinks it’s too decent to lose to the likes of Jean Marie Le Pen and his (alleged) American counterparts.

Loose Canons

Peacekeeping and Other U.N. Scams

Jed Babbin | 4.24.02

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

Reader Mail

Conservative Reaction

4.24.02

Readers to John Corry: Don’t force Israel into a political settlement with an enemy that denies its right to exist. Anyway, it can’t be done. Plus more.

Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Washington Prowler

Daschle’s Designs

The Prowler | 4.23.02

Tom flies high, with a stopover in Daley country. He also clicks with the High Tech lobby. He just may be running for president.

At Large

A Conservative Blind Spot

John Corry | 4.23.02

It’s great to support Israel but foolish and delusional to think anything but a political solution can end the fighting.

Special Report

Happy Hitler’s Birthday

4.23.02

Swastikas played a singular role in Washington’s recent ”protests.” A report from the streets.

The Current Crisis

Gunning for Bill Simon

George Neumayr | 4.23.02

California’s major papers plants false stories in their own pages in an effort to sabotage a promising Republican candidate.

Movie Takes

Nine Queens

James Bowman | 4.23.02

A brilliantly conceived and executed Argentinian ”sting” is only bettered by the movie that describes it.

Monday, April 22, 2002

Washington Prowler

Cuomo’s Crackup

The Prowler | 4.22.02

And why it’s probably left Bill Clinton gleeful. At least until he pondered who would pay for his next return to Arkansas.

Lifestyles Left and Right

Martians in the Newsroom

4.22.02

The policies of some news outlets about the word ”terrorist” are so outlandish that there has to be an out-of-the-box explanation.

Special Report

Savage Times

George Neumayr | 4.22.02

When even Richard Riordan wants to start an alternative to L.A.’s dominant paper, it’s clear the Times needs changing.

Movie Takes

The Triumph of Love

James Bowman | 4.22.02

Mira Sorvino is the only triumphant thing about this inept adaptation of a Marivaux play.

Reader Mail

Too Big For His Breaches

4.22.02

How to quote Shakespeare. Plus: Post-Columbine America, Tommy Thompson, John McCain, Colin Powell, and lots more unconventional wisdom.

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