The American Spectator

Special Report

Out of Disproportion

Ben Stein | 7.21.06 @ 12:09AM

Some commentators are saying that Israel's bombing of Lebanese Hezbollah strong points and neighborhoods is "disproportionate." Is it?

topics: Israel

Another Perspective

Don't Give Up the Ship

Lawrence Henry | 7.21.06 @ 12:08AM

For better or worse, democracy-building goes with the territory. A reply to Jed Babbin.

topics: Foreign Policy, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel

At Large

Losing Scotland

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 7.21.06 @ 12:07AM

Tony Blair has made sure there will always be a little England.

The Nation's Pulse

Capitalism, Socialism, and Race

Bill Dillard | 7.21.06 @ 12:06AM

What chance in hell would the civil rights movement have had to succeed in, say, France?

topics: Education, Economics, Business, Law, Russia, Africa, Socialism, Conservatism

Live From New York

Two Crises and One Obscenity

Mark Goldblatt | 7.21.06 @ 12:05AM

The post-9/11 era comes into focus.

topics: Foreign Policy, Joe Biden, Islam, Hollywood, Law, Military, Iraq, Israel, NATO, North Korea, Communism

Movie Takes

Mini's First Time

James Bowman | 7.21.06 @ 12:02AM

Repellent and loathsome.

topics: Hollywood, Movies

Reader Mail

Reflecting on Genuflection

7.21.06 @ 12:01AM

Blessed are the humble. Also: Syria -- kapow! President for life. A military policewoman. Coming clean on Kosovo. Plus much more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Mainstream Media, Business, Sports, Abortion, Hollywood, Movies, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, United Nations, NATO, North Korea, Oil

Special Report

A Precious Morning

Ben Stein | 7.20.06 @ 12:09AM

Feeling pretty low until opening an e-mail from a soldier in Iraq.

topics: Iraq

The Current Crisis

They Asked for It

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 7.20.06 @ 12:08AM

Hezbollah and Hamas are receiving their just deserts. But what about their suppliers?

topics: Business, Iraq, Iran, Israel, United Nations, Oil

The Public Policy

The President Stands Up for Life

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 7.20.06 @ 12:07AM

Not potential life, but life with potential.

topics: Law, NATO

At Large

Blind Eyes Over Kosovo

Doug Bandow | 7.20.06 @ 12:07AM

Ethnic cleansing -- which the Clinton-NATO intervention in 1999 was designed to prevent -- has become the preferred solution to this foreign policy disaster.

topics: Business, Religion, Islam, Law, Military, United Nations, NATO, Oil

Eminentoes

The Real Suzanne Swift

Christopher Orlet | 7.20.06 @ 12:06AM

The anti-war left finds a new poster child.

topics: Business, Law, Military, Iraq

Reader Mail

All Bets Are Off

7.20.06 @ 12:01AM

Feds indict Internet betting operators. Also: Howard Dean as a national treasure. Senate logicians. Soccer punched. Baylor update. Plus more.

topics: Education, Trade, John McCain, Sports, Islam, Books, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, Israel, NATO, Fascism

Streetcar Line

Haynes Wears Well

Quin Hillyer | 7.19.06 @ 12:08AM

Why is this nominee being tortured?

topics: John McCain, Islam, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, Israel, NATO

Political Hay

The Moral High Ground

Brandon Crocker | 7.19.06 @ 12:07AM

When Howie Dean invokes it, it turns into Democratic quick sand.

topics: Foreign Policy, Bill Clinton, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, United Nations, North Korea, Nuclear Weapons

At Large

A Deal Down Under

Robert T. McLean | 7.19.06 @ 12:07AM

Australia's Prime Minister has been an ally. Will his successor be?

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, Islam, Iraq, North Korea

The Nation's Pulse

Mary Poppins Gone Mad

Lisa Fabrizio | 7.19.06 @ 12:06AM

You thought you could gamble without having to give the nanny state a Sopranos-size kickback?

topics: Taxes, Business, Constitution, Law

Another Perspective

Buttressing Our Mideast Role

Jay D. Homnick | 7.19.06 @ 12:05AM

It's not over when it's over -- regardless of what President Bush bleeped.

topics: Iran, Israel

Reader Mail

Head Cases

7.19.06 @ 12:01AM

Good for Zidane? Bad for the sport? Also: Israel's necessity and proportionality. More annoying phrases. More thanks to Ben. Plus much else.

topics: Taxes, Foreign Policy, Trade, Bill Clinton, Business, Sports, Religion, Islam, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Conservatism, Libertarianism, Immigration, Energy

Buy the Book

Love Thy Hypocrite?

Shawn Macomber | 7.18.06 @ 12:08AM

A conversation with Jeremy Lott, author of In Defense of Hypocrisy.

topics: Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Law, Oil

Special Report

Israel and International Law

Matthew Omolesky | 7.18.06 @ 12:07AM

Necessity, proportionality, and the military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon.

topics: Law, Military, Iran, Israel, United Nations

The Public Policy

Annoying Phraseology

David Hogberg | 7.18.06 @ 12:06AM

A lot of the terms used in public policy debates are inaccurate and misleading. Herewith, some of the worst offenders.

topics: Taxes, Health Care, Mainstream Media, Medicaid, Islam, North Korea, Oil, Medicare

Another Perspective

Fighting Words

James Bowman | 7.18.06 @ 12:06AM

Zinedine Zidane would probably have preferred to be called a terrorist.

topics: Islam, Israel, Pakistan

TAS Live

The Jeffersonian

David Holman | 7.18.06 @ 12:05AM

Like his hero, Virginia's George Allen is a man of some contradictions. But he's also an immensely likable presidential hopeful.

topics: Taxes, Education, Health Care, Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Entitlements, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, NATO, Conservatism, Immigration

Reader Mail

Creatures of Habit

7.18.06 @ 12:01AM

It's difficult to carry a big stick. The Middle East is east and west. Sixties Wilsonianism. Finding oneself offside. Plus much more.

topics: Transportation, Sports, Religion, Islam, Books, Law, Military, Iran, Israel, Africa, Socialism, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

Washington Prowler

Surrender at Treasury and State

The Prowler | 7.17.06 @ 12:09AM

Henry Paulson and Condoleezza Rice arrange for Democrat comebacks on their watch.

topics: Foreign Policy

Loose Canons

Endgame Conservatives, Chapter Two

Jed Babbin | 7.17.06 @ 12:08AM

Win decisively or lose inevitably.

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, Business, Religion, Islam, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, Communism, Conservatism, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

Blame Big Business for High Gas Prices

Timothy P. Carney | 7.17.06 @ 12:07AM

But not for the reasons you think.

topics: Trade, Business, Environment, Law, Energy, Oil

At Large

Declaration of War: Restated

Jay D. Homnick | 7.17.06 @ 12:06AM

The wisdom and urgency of the Bush approach.

topics: Supreme Court, Iran, Israel, North Korea

Special Report

No Time to Relax

Doug Bandow | 7.17.06 @ 12:05AM

Last week Americans finally stopped working for government -- this year. How long before the magic event occurs in August?

topics: Taxes, Bill Clinton, Earmarks, Social Security, Medicare

Reader Mail

Still Kicking

7.17.06 @ 12:01AM

The continuing siege of Israel. Also: Wilson-Plame offer shark bait. The Soccer Wars escalate. Plus much more.

topics: Trade, Television, Sports, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel