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The 9/11 Presidency
Philip Klein | 1.16.09
In his farewell address, President Bush explains that while America moved on from Sept. 11, he never did.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Political Hay
Loyal Opposition
W. James Antle, III | 1.16.09
While the Democrats flex their muscles, Republicans try to learn how to just say no.
Streetcar Line
Boeing, Boeing… Gone?
Quin Hillyer | 1.16.09
Have nasty politics put the air tanker, and our military, at risk?
At Large
A Severe Case of Gas
George H. Wittman | 1.16.09
The Russian-Ukrainian dispute is mighty complicated — the only obvious thing is that Moscow sure would like to have direct control over Ukraine’s pipeline.
Another Perspective
Burris in the Saddle
Jay D. Homnick | 1.16.09
A Democrat beholden to only one Democrat.
Letter From Paris
Burger’s Revenge
Joseph A. Harriss | from the December 2008 - January 2009 issue
France has finally come to appreciate our contribution to world gastronomy.
Reader Mail
Teenage Wasteland
1.16.09
Kids these days. Coogler outpouring. Libs in hysterics. Plus more.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Current Crisis
Nicholson Baker Coogler
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.15.09
We have a witless winner in the Worst Book of the Year competition.
Enemy of the Week
Private Diplomacy
Enemy Central | 1.15.09
Dinners, luncheons, and standing aloof from the crowd.
At Large
Prince Harry and the Jew-Haters
Hal G.P. Colebatch | 1.15.09
The British media is in one of its periodic fits of moralizing hysteria.
Special Report
Obamacare Could Kill You
David Catron | 1.15.09
If the President-elect’s health care czar has his way.
The Public Policy
Michelle’s Mission
Donavan Wilson | 1.15.09
D.C. parents who can’t afford Sidwell Friends have a friend in Michelle Rhee.
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The Not So Greatest Generation
David N. Bass | 1.15.09
It’s too late to verify — don’t trust anyone under 30.
Reader Mail
Sharpen Your Axe
1.15.09
Time to give Obama some of Bush’s medicine. Opening day countdown. Small details, big errors. Plus more.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Special Report
The Cavalcade of Cant
George Neumayr | 1.14.09
Hillary’s off to save civilization from bad weather.
Another Perspective
George W. Bush, Winner
Lisa Fabrizio | 1.14.09
One can be reasonably sure that his exit will be marked by a graciousness usually absent in political circles.
Political Hay
Don’t Smile for the Camera
Rachel Alexander | 1.14.09
In Arizona and elsewhere, politicians are starting to get the picture that speed cameras are unpopular and ineffective.
The Energy Spectator
Will Exxon Get Googled?
Mark P. Mills | from the November 2008 issue
While emerging energy technologies offer exciting promise, none of them are about to disrupt the oil industry.
Last Call
Mr. Perfect
Wlady Pleszczynski | 1.14.09
Now that the mighty New York Giants have fallen, a look back at the team they kept from achieving immortality.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Political Hay
Wouldn’t It Be Rich: Should the Right Bush Obama?
Jeffrey Lord | 1.13.09
A NYT columnist and the left’s failure in opposition have set Obama up.
Another Perspective
Life in the Blagosphere
Christopher Orlet | 1.13.09
The Windy City doesn’t have the monopoly on corrupt politicians.
The Obama Watch
Valley of the Dams
Jim Powell | 1.13.09
A lesson for Obama from the New Deal’s biggest monopoly.
The Nation’s Pulse
Baseball for Grownups
Larry Thornberry | 1.13.09
If so, it’s Vin Scully doing the play-by-play.
Special Report
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Bailout
Joseph Lawler | 1.13.09
From science fiction to fact in less than thirty years.
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The Shack Phenomenon
Patrick O'Hannigan | 1.13.09
The Shack deserves its word-of-mouth reputation as a compelling example of inspirational fiction.
Reader Mail
Messianic Mistakes
1.13.09
Pension priorities. How long ‘til Obama’s first misstep? Church socialism. Taxing experience. Poet’s corner. Plus more.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Washington Prowler
Hitting Close to Home
The Prowler | 1.12.09
Richardson withdrawal points spotlight at Obama’s ties to Illinois housing industry. Also: Rangel kept out of the stimulus loop.
Sports Arena
Sportsman in Chief
Doug Bandow | 1.12.09
Alas, Commssioner Obama isn’t the only pol BCS-ing about college and professional sports.
The Nation’s Pulse
Another Winter
Bill Croke | 1.12.09
The subject is snow — and bald eagles above the slushy Salmon River.
The Public Policy
Improving the Financial System for the Next Cycle
Alex J. Pollock | 1.12.09
A half-dozen proposals you won’t hear from the regulators.
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Faith of Our Fathers
Rev. Michael P. Orsi | from the December 2008 - January 2009 issue
A tool for enlightened debate on the Establishment Clause and other church-state issues that continue to confront our nation.
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