The American Spectator

Special Report

America, Don't Leave Us

Philip Klein | 9.22.06 @ 12:09AM

Our man talks to Iraqi politician Hajim al-Hasani about the consequences of a U.S. withdrawal and the prospects for a stable democracy in Iraq.

topics: Foreign Policy, Economics, Business, Islam, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Oil

At Large

Imam Livingstone, I Presume?

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 9.22.06 @ 12:07AM

London's red mayor paves the way for an Islamic cantonment in the heart of the British capital.

topics: Islam, Law, Military, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Oil

Eminentoes

The Coffin Legacy

Mark Tooley | 9.22.06 @ 12:07AM

A half year after his death, the Rev. William Sloane Coffin remains the trendy anti-war inspiration he became in the Vietnam era. Not bad for someone who once worked for the CIA.

topics: Foreign Policy, Religion, Islam, Protestantism, Environment, Books, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, United Nations, North Korea, Communism

The Nation's Pulse

Home Cooking

Lawrence Henry | 9.22.06 @ 12:06AM

"Thirty-Minute Meals" with Rachael Ray -- the best in made-on-TV recipes.

topics: Books

Live From New York

Enough Is Enough Already!

Jackie Mason & Raoul Felder | 9.22.06 @ 12:06AM

How did the Muslims decide they have the exclusive right to freedom of speech?

topics: Religion

Reader Mail

Wayne's World

9.22.06 @ 12:01AM

Dukes up over The Searchers -- is it really a liberal movie? Also: Lots of Baluchs. Citgo Hugo. Cuba's model prison. No winning in losing. Electric shock. Plus more.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Islam, Hollywood, Movies, Constitution, Law, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Energy, Oil

The Current Crisis

Free the Guantanamo 14!

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 9.21.06 @ 12:08AM

Yes, but only to go skateboarding.

topics: Military

Another Perspective

The Searchers at 50

Sean Higgins | 9.21.06 @ 12:07AM

A John Wayne movie only a liberal can love.

topics: Religion, Movies, Iraq

Buy the Book

X-Ray Vision

Paul Beston | 9.21.06 @ 12:07AM

As its sense of honor has gone the way of the steam engine, how is the West to compete against an enemy that revels in a primitive honor culture?

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, Sports, Religion, Islam, Books, Military, Iraq

Special Report

Honor Roll

James Bowman | 9.21.06 @ 12:07AM

The author of Honor: A History assays the liberal ghetto's nonreviews of his new book.

topics: Islam, Books, Iraq

Live From New York

Chavez Raving

Jay D. Homnick | 9.21.06 @ 12:06AM

The loon from Citgo is asking for it now -- seriously.

topics: Business, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, United Nations, NATO, North Korea, Oil

Reader Mail

Give the President a Foil

9.21.06 @ 12:01AM

That would require losing Congress, Imposter author writes. Also: The Pope's example. Armitage's finds a defender. Hooking up...batteries. Plus more.

topics: Education, Bill Clinton, Television, Islam, Environment, Movies, NATO, Immigration, Oil

Special Report

Al Qaeda's Hidden Roots

Laurie Mylroie | 9.20.06 @ 12:08AM

What we don't care to know could hurt us again.

topics: Trade, Bill Clinton, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan

Political Hay

Little Virtue in Losing

David Hogberg | 9.20.06 @ 12:08AM

Conservatives who think losing the House this fall will do wonders for Republicans should think again.

topics: Health Care, Nancy Pelosi, Federal Budget, Law, Iraq, Conservatism, Immigration, Oil

Streetcar Line

Don't Spill the Oil Bill

Quin Hillyer | 9.20.06 @ 12:08AM

House should bow to Senate, for now, on offshore drilling.

topics: Environment, NATO, Energy, Oil

Another Perspective

No Need for Grim Faces

Patrick O'Hannigan | 9.20.06 @ 12:07AM

Why is Pope Benedict XVI taking friendly fire for his Regensburg speech?

topics: Religion, Islam, Law, Energy

At Large

Pope Bashers

Lisa Fabrizio | 9.20.06 @ 12:06AM

For Muslims, threatening the Pope is nothing new.

topics: Religion, Islam, Law, Iraq

Reader Mail

Battery Juice

9.20.06 @ 12:01AM

Keeping the electric car in motion. Also: Clearing the Mideast air. Gadget inspectors at the wheel. Conventional McCain. Plus more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Television, Islam, Books, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Socialism, Communism, Conservatism, Energy

Special Report

Let's Think Back

Brandon Crocker | 9.19.06 @ 12:08AM

Kofi Annan says the U.S. presence has been a "disaster" for the Middle East. So how did the region stack up before our arrival in Iraq?

topics: Harry Reid, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, United Nations, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

Among the Intellectualoids

Liberals Find Their Groove

William Tucker | 9.19.06 @ 12:08AM

Think the fate of the electric car will shock their followers?

topics: Environment, Law, Energy, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

Lousy Drivers in a GPS Age

Eric Peters | 9.19.06 @ 12:07AM

Don't blame the gadgets!

topics: Social Security

Political Hay

An Unconventional View

Jay D. Homnick | 9.19.06 @ 12:06AM

The last few days have featured a fierce war between two ruthless combatants.

topics: Law, Supreme Court, Russia, NATO

At Large

Children As Bombs

Ralph R. Reiland | 9.19.06 @ 12:06AM

Anti-individualism taught to an extreme.

topics: Education, Islam, Books, Military, Israel

Reader Mail

Going Down in Plames

9.19.06 @ 12:01AM

Richard Armitage has many new admirers. Also: Cardin's mystery staffer. Pope Benedict and the Muslim vote. Meet the emperor. Plus much more.

topics: Mainstream Media, Business, Religion, Islam, Abortion, Law, Military, Africa

Washington Prowler

Portrait of a Democrat Lady

The Prowler | 9.18.06 @ 12:08AM

The "Persuasionatrix" didn't come out of nowhere.

Loose Canons

A Special Place in Hell

Jed Babbin | 9.18.06 @ 12:08AM

What is the polar opposite of the Medal of Honor? We need to know, because Richard Armitage has earned it.

topics: Law, Iraq

Special Report

The Quality of Cruelty

Doug Bandow | 9.18.06 @ 12:07AM

Those protesting the Pope's comments give hypocrisy a good name.

topics: Religion, Islam, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan

Another Perspective

Come Together

Christopher Orlet | 9.18.06 @ 12:07AM

The meaning behind Pope Benedict's jihad reference. And just who was Manuel II Paleologus?

topics: Religion, Islam, Law

Movie Takes

Le Petit Lieutenant

James Bowman | 9.18.06 @ 12:02AM

A much sadder sort of naughty French movie.

topics: Movies, Russia

Reader Mail

Casey's Crowd

9.18.06 @ 12:01AM

Bob Jr.'s strange backers. Also: Power vs. Principle. Jihad and fascism. The Vail letter. Plus much more.

topics: Trade, Earmarks, Religion, Islam, Hollywood, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, NATO, North Korea, Socialism, Fascism