Political Hay
Getting to No
Philip Klein | 1.30.09
It’s sad that it took so long for Republicans to take a united stand against government spending, but better late than never.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Political Hay
If It’s True, It’s Not New
W. James Antle, III | 1.30.09
David Frum’s project for the Republican future. A new majority or old minority?
Special Report
All Seriousness Aside
Paul Chesser | 1.30.09
Global warmists scramble to retain what’s left of their professional credibility.
Another Perspective
Thirty Years Ago
Ben Stein | 1.30.09
Times were harder then — except in one fundamental respect.
At Large
Israel Readies Iran Takeout
George H. Wittman | 1.30.09
It’s only a matter of time, as Iran nears completion of its nuclear weapons construction.
The Nation’s Pulse
The Economics of Quicksand
Eric Heidenreich | 1.30.09
Media experts stunned when falling prices result in greater sales.
Movie Takes
Gran Torino
James Bowman | 1.30.09
Clint Eastwood was more attractive when he was Dirty Harry and not Clean Walt.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Special Report
His Winter of Discontent
William Tucker | 1.29.09
It’s all about “conservation and renewables,” Al Gore testified yesterday. Nuclear power need not apply. It would be too expensive!
The Current Crisis
Bill Kristol’s Departure
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.29.09
The Slim balls at the New York Times prove both predictable and controversial.
The Obama Watch
Holder the Hater
Matthew Vadum | 1.29.09
Far from changing the tone in Washington, President Obama’s choice for attorney general has a visceral contempt for conservatives.
Car Guy
Green With Madness
Eric Peters | 1.29.09
Obama’s endorsement of California standards is certain to kill off what’s left of the U.S. auto industry.
Political Hay
Habitats vs. Humanity
Nicole Russell | 1.29.09
With stimulus spending competing for tax dollars with the environment, even some liberals now put jobs first.
Reader Mail
The Trillion Dollar Hoodwink
1.29.09
You’ve been sold. Obama: get a life. Rediscovering the scientific method. Plus more.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Obama Watch
Good Morning, Suckers
Peter Ferrara | 1.28.09
Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are playing the voters for fools with the so-called stimulus package. Let us count the ways, and the shameless pork, payoffs, and waste.
Constitutional Opinions
Hard Times for Our Founding Documents
Patrick O'Hannigan | 1.28.09
The new president may think he’s Solomon, but he’s not quite there yet.
Special Report
The Last Methodist President
Mark Tooley | 1.28.09
Not all leaders of his denomination have been denunciatory of George W. Bush.
The Nation’s Pulse
March Toward Life
Lisa Fabrizio | 1.28.09
The most widely attended annual event in Washington might be called a genuine act of free choice.
Reader Mail
Femme Natale
1.28.09
Pelosi, pilloried. No sulking for Sully. Dollars and sense. Plus more.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Breaking News
ACORN’s Stimulus
Matthew Vadum | 1.27.09
Is this an economic recovery package or a bailout for liberal groups?
Political Hay
Nancy Pelosi’s Modest Proposal
George Neumayr | 1.27.09
Stimulate the economy by eliminating the workers of tomorrow.
The Obama Watch
Blago and Al Qaeda: A Question of Rights
Jeffrey Lord | 1.27.09
Are terrorists getting better treatment than the Governor of Illinois?
Another Perspective
A Necessary Wisdom
Christopher Orlet | 1.27.09
A defense of cynicism in the age of false hope.
Lifestyles Left and Right
Mr. President, Spare Me the Product
Bill Croke | 1.27.09
In a dog’s world, product placement is a dirty business.
The Currency Spectator
Weak Dollars, Weak Presidents
Stephen Moore & John Tamny | from the December 2008 - January 2009 issue
The real reason why Republicans never had a chance on November 4.
The Nation’s Pulse
Worship Elsewhere
Reid Collins | 1.27.09
Why has Chesley Sullenberger refused the mantle of hero?
Reader Mail
Thrown Under the Bus
1.27.09
Insulted at the thought of God. Limbaugh higher. Kennedy in Carolina. Plus more.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Eminentoes
Hell Hath No Fury
Daniel J. Flynn | 1.26.09
Like a Kennedy scorned — or so David Paterson may soon learn.
The Nation’s Pulse
Doing the Limbaugh
Jay D. Homnick | 1.26.09
Obama’s men do a new dance, in the shape of a triangle.
Special Report
Those Odd Atheist Bus-Slogans
Hal G.P. Colebatch | 1.26.09
What is the joy that belief kills?
At Large
Scare Freedom, Scarce Fish
Ralph R. Reiland | 1.26.09
Cuba at 50 — the only shortage is in the number of Fidel Castros.
Feature
Oil City Is Well Again
Shawn Macomber | from the December 2008 - January 2009 issue
Northwestern Pennsylvania is quietly celebrating its renaissance as the founding capital of America’s petroleum industry.
Reader Mail
Bushwhacked, Part III
1.26.09
Stay home, Jeb. Narconomics 101. Mimi outclasses Elizabeth Alexander. Three cheers for GWB. Plus more.
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