The American Spectator

Enemy of the Week

Beep Bop Abdullah

4.26.02 @ 3:19PM

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

topics: John McCain, Environment, Military, Iran, Israel, NATO, Alaska, Oil

The Virginian

Now I Lay Me Down to Snore

Dave Shiflett | 4.26.02 @ 9:28AM

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 @ 12:04AM

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 @ 12:03AM

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

topics: Taxes, Sports, Books, Hollywood, Energy

Political Hay

Gray Extremism

George Neumayr | 4.26.02 @ 12:02AM

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

topics: Taxes, Education, Business, Abortion, Law

Buy the Book

On Seas of Glory

4.26.02 @ 12:01AM

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

topics: Hollywood, Movies, Constitution, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Oil

Editor's Desk

Boycott ''Crossfire''?

Wlady Pleszczynski | 4.25.02 @ 3:23PM

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

topics: Education, Television, Law, Supreme Court

To Be Absolutely Frank

Here to Stay

Francis X. Rocca | 4.25.02 @ 8:52AM

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

topics: Religion, Law, Pakistan, European Union, Immigration

Washington Prowler

Progressive Networking

The Prowler | 4.25.02 @ 12:04AM

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

topics: Law

The Current Crisis

Clothing Optional Liberals

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 4.25.02 @ 12:03AM

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

topics: Law, NATO

Special Report

In the Absence of Faith

George Neumayr | 4.25.02 @ 12:02AM

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

topics: Trade, Catholicism, Protestantism, Law

Reader Mail

Conservative Reaction (II)

4.25.02 @ 12:01AM

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.

topics: Books, Constitution, Military, Israel, Oil

Washington Prowler

Hillary's Bada Bing Connection

The Prowler | 4.24.02 @ 12:15AM

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

topics: Taxes, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, NATO

Sports Arena

Dead Men Playing

4.24.02 @ 12:12AM

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

topics: Trade, Television, Sports

Editor's Desk

Look Bad in Anger

Wlady Pleszczynski | 4.24.02 @ 12:10AM

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.

topics: Environment, Law, Israel, Energy, Oil

Loose Canons

Peacekeeping and Other U.N. Scams

Jed Babbin | 4.24.02 @ 12:03AM

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

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, Law, Military, Israel, European Union, NATO

Reader Mail

Conservative Reaction

4.24.02 @ 12:02AM

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.

topics: Islam, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel

Washington Prowler

Daschle's Designs

The Prowler | 4.23.02 @ 12:51AM

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

topics: Trade, Alaska

At Large

A Conservative Blind Spot

John Corry | 4.23.02 @ 12:48AM

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

topics: Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel

Special Report

Happy Hitler's Birthday

4.23.02 @ 12:42AM

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

topics: Trade, Israel, Africa

The Current Crisis

Gunning for Bill Simon

George Neumayr | 4.23.02 @ 12:39AM

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 @ 12:32AM

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

Washington Prowler

Cuomo's Crackup

The Prowler | 4.22.02 @ 12:10AM

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

topics: Bill Clinton, NATO

Lifestyles Left and Right

Martians in the Newsroom

4.22.02 @ 12:04AM

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

topics: Television, Islam, Israel, NATO

Special Report

Savage Times

George Neumayr | 4.22.02 @ 12:03AM

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

topics: Abortion, Law, Supreme Court, Israel, NATO, Energy

Movie Takes

The Triumph of Love

James Bowman | 4.22.02 @ 12:02AM

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

topics: Sports, Law, Oil

Reader Mail

Too Big For His Breaches

4.22.02 @ 12:01AM

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

topics: Taxes, Television, Business, Satire, Law, Military