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Friday, January 12, 2007

Special Report

Lifting the Fog of War?

W. James Antle, III | 1.12.07 @ 12:30AM

Chastened pundits on both sides of the debate contemplate the reality of Iraq.

topics: Mainstream Media, Law, Iraq

Political Hay

The Hawks' Quagmire

Philip Klein | 1.12.07 @ 12:08AM

Supporters of the Iraq War are presented with a choice between a flawed proposal for victory by President Bush that may be years too late, or accepting defeat.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Islam, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran

Eminentoes

You Try Living with Ed's Wife

Jeremy Lott | 1.12.07 @ 12:07AM

Ed Begley Jr., playing himself, loves to tinker in his garage, and it drives the Missus crazy. So what if he's totally green!

topics: Environment, Hollywood, Energy

At Large

Louder Than Bombs

Christopher Orlet | 1.12.07 @ 12:07AM

Has a British Court set a dangerous precedent in curbing free speech?

topics: Taxes, Islam, Law, Oil

Another Perspective

Playing the Devil

R. Andrew Newman | 1.12.07 @ 12:07AM

Embryonic screening allows parents to order babies with defects.

The Nation's Pulse

Dressing and Dressing Up

Lawrence Henry | 1.12.07 @ 12:07AM

It takes a while for a young man the learn the difference.

topics: Business, Sports, Military

Media Matters

Deeq the Angry Somali

Peter Hannaford | 1.12.07 @ 12:06AM

The taxi driver who spoke for an entire nation.

topics: Trade, Islam, Military, Africa

Reader Mail

Socked In

1.12.07 @ 12:01AM

The crimes of Sandy Berger -- why did the Bush Administration give him nothing more than a slap on the wrist? Also: Kudzu liberalism in the South and West. Mainline Nigeria. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Education, Harry Reid, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Business, Social Security, Sports, Islam, Environment, Hollywood, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Africa, Immigration

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Special Report

No Magic Formula

John Tabin | 1.11.07 @ 12:09AM

Last night, a once optimistic President was grim and illusionless in his new recommitment to Iraq.

topics: Iraq

The Current Crisis

Berger Again

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.11.07 @ 12:08AM

Just what did Samuel Berger steal from the National Archives? A new report raises alarming questions that the liberal culture will not deign to answer.

topics: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Law, NATO

Political Hay

Unsolicited Advice for the GOP

Lawrence A. Hunter | 1.11.07 @ 12:08AM

The Republicans' first big test in their new minority role is coming up Friday -- and they'll need Mr. Bush's cooperation.

topics: Nancy Pelosi, Law, Medicare

The Nation's Pulse

Trucking South for Future Elections?

Paul Chesser | 1.11.07 @ 12:08AM

Liberal northerners migrating to the South and West are likely to make those areas less Republican.

topics: Global Warming

Media Matters

Out of Africa

Faith J. H. McDonnell | 1.11.07 @ 12:07AM

Traditionalists in the Episcopal Church turn to a Nigerian archbishop for leadership -- and the New York Times gets the story wrong.

topics: Education, Religion, Islam, Law, Africa

The Public Policy

Deciphering Pelosi

Robert M. Goldberg | 1.11.07 @ 12:07AM

Making sense of the Pelosian lexicon in the age of revived HillaryCare.

topics: Taxes, Nancy Pelosi, Medicare

Reader Mail

Tributes and Thanks

1.11.07 @ 12:01AM

Bush: Why not? Jim Baen's many kindnesses. Crunch time. Plus more.

topics: Education, Social Security, Islam, Environment, Global Warming, Books, Military, Iraq, NATO, Immigration, Alaska

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Streetcar Line

Listen to Lieberman

Quin Hillyer | 1.10.07 @ 12:08AM

Victory is indeed possible.

topics: Military, Iraq, Iran, Oil

Political Hay

The President: An Appreciation

Jeffrey Lord | 1.10.07 @ 12:08AM

George W. Bush, Iraq and the courage to say "why not?"

topics: Foreign Policy, Nancy Pelosi, Iraq, NATO, Africa

In Memoriam

James Patrick Baen, 1943-2006

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 1.10.07 @ 12:07AM

The science-fiction publisher who helped win the Cold War.

topics: Books, Military

Special Report

Miracles Appear in the Strangest of Places

Lisa Fabrizio | 1.10.07 @ 12:06AM

Saying no to intimidation by Islam.

topics: Religion, Islam, Constitution, Law

The Nation's Pulse

Why I?

Jay D. Homnick | 1.10.07 @ 12:06AM

SIDS can strike adults -- Sudden Inverted Destination Syndrome.

topics: Israel

Reader Mail

No Escaping Iraq

1.10.07 @ 12:01AM

Laurie Mylroie leads reactions to William Tucker on "changing course." Also: School daze. Powell's man. Mommie dearest. More Marshall spirit. Plus much more.

topics: Transportation, Education, Bill Clinton, Mainstream Media, Islam, Books, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Africa, Communism, Immigration, Energy, Oil, Unions

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Another Perspective

Time to Change Course

William Tucker | 1.9.07 @ 12:08AM

What is a "surge"? Is it good money after bad? Is it lambs to the slaughter?

topics: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Religion, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, Pakistan

Political Hay

In Defense of Harriet Miers

Jacob Laksin | 1.9.07 @ 12:08AM

A qualified case for appreciating the former White House counsel.

topics: Television, Abortion, Books, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, NATO

The Nation's Pulse

Those Who Serve

George H. Wittman | 1.9.07 @ 12:07AM

Colin Powell's former top aide gives botcher John Kerry a run for his money.

topics: Law, Military, Iraq

Buy the Book

Realpolitik: An Interview with John O'Sullivan.

Bernard Chapin | 1.9.07 @ 12:07AM

The author of The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister discusses his new blockbuster -- as well as Marianne Faithful, O'Sullivan's Law, and Iraq.

topics: Abortion, Environment, Law, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Communism, Conservatism, Neoconservatism

The Public Policy

When Mayors Play Principal

Adam B. Schaeffer | 1.9.07 @ 12:06AM

In Washington, D.C., tax credits will save rotting schools faster than new mayor Adrian Fenty ever will.

topics: Taxes, Education, Business, Books

Reader Mail

Surge Protectors

1.9.07 @ 12:01AM

Trusting the new brass in Iraq? Also: Justifying McCain's dirty tricks. Injecting Big Pharma. Snakes in our grass. Democrat putdowns. Plus much more.

topics: John McCain, Nancy Pelosi, Economics, Business, Religion, Islam, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, NATO, Conservatism

Monday, January 8, 2007

Washington Prowler

Rough on Rudy

The Prowler | 1.8.07 @ 12:09AM

McCain mugs Giuliani. Also: Edwards' money trail.

topics: John McCain, Business, Law, NATO

Loose Canons

The A-Team?

Jed Babbin | 1.8.07 @ 12:08AM

The New Iraq Policy and the men who will lead it.

topics: Military, Iraq, Iran

Special Report

The Democrats' Favorite Target

Doug Bandow | 1.8.07 @ 12:08AM

In their eyes, pharmaceuticals have become as evil as tobacco companies.

topics: Health Care, Business, Israel, Energy, Oil, Medicare

Among the Intellectualoids

The Beauty of Double Standards

James Bowman | 1.8.07 @ 12:07AM

Indeed, they certainly explain Nancy Pelosi if not Richard Cohen.

topics: Education, Nancy Pelosi, Economics, Books, Law

The Nation's Pulse

Mr. Green Was Doing Just Fine

Jeremy Lott | 1.8.07 @ 12:07AM

It takes a village -- until a government agency decides to teach everyone in it a lesson.

topics: Business, Sports

Reader Mail

Fear of the Latter-Day

1.8.07 @ 12:01AM

Mormonism and the liberal. Also: Fear of the death penalty. Al Qaeda's big plans. Ancient chickens. Democrat Party? Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Education, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Television, Business, Religion, Environment, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Pakistan, NATO, Immigration

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That Dangerous Radical . . . Marvin Olasky?

Robert Stacy McCain

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Forget the Committees

Greg Scandlen

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Reid Disses David Broder

Philip Klein

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What to Expect in the Senate Today

Philip Klein

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Moment of Truth

W. James Antle, III

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No Sales Days in the Afghan War

George H. Wittman

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Bureaucrats With Badges

Mark Hyman

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Obama in Wonderland

Ken Blackwell

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A Writer Speaks

William Tucker

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What Has Changed?

Robert P. Kirchhoefer

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High Stakes

Manon McKinnon

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