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California Speaks Austrian
5.22.09
A special moron vote. Gypsy cyclists. Bush and the worst. Obama as Pobedonostsev. Plus more.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
In Memoriam
A Farewell in Charlestown
Wlady Pleszczynski | 5.22.09
A memorial service was held for our columnist Lawrence Henry last Sunday.
Political Hay
Up in Smoke
W. James Antle, III | 5.22.09
Cigarette smokers’ warning: ostensibly anti-tax Republicans can be hazardous to your fiscal health.
Special Report
Man-Child in the Promised Land
Bill Croke | 5.22.09
Everett Ruess disappeared Utah’s canyon country in 1934 — and after 75 years the mystery of what happened to this 20-year-old romantic has apparently been solved.
At Large
Insurgency à la Carte
George H. Wittman | 5.22.09
Whether it’s the Tamil Tigers or the Taliban, each must be reacted to on a case by case basis — one reason Afghanistan is so dicey.
The Public Policy
Electoral Blues
Peter Hannaford | 5.22.09
The left continues its move to abolish the Electoral College and thus amend the U.S. Constitution by stealth.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Current Crisis
Chimp Change
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 5.21.09
Chimpanzee and man go back some three billion years, it would appear.
Another Perspective
May The Schwarzenegger Not Be With You
George Neumayr | 5.21.09
Good to see Californians reject his phony propositions. Now they should recall him.
Streetcar Line
Establishing Firm Foundations
Quin Hillyer | 5.21.09
How to do philanthropy right…and wrong.
Special Report
Barney Frank Lies About ACORN
Matthew Vadum | 5.21.09
He lied to Lou Dobbs the other night but no one seems to have noticed.
At Large
The Unfolding Iranian Drama
Herbert London | 5.21.09
How will Obama improve relations with Tehran? By threatening to punish Israel if its acts unilaterally.
Reader Mail
D-Disrespectful
5.21.09
Obama snubs the greatest generation. Governors gone wild. The Worst President. Plus more.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Right Prescription
The Republican Health Care Alternative
Peter Ferrara | 5.20.09
Today, Sens. Tom Coburn and Richard Burr and Reps. Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes introduce the Patients’ Choice Act — the best Republican alternative to Democrat socialized medicine.
Special Report
Westminster Implodes
Hal G.P. Colebatch | 5.20.09
Britain reaps the fruits of a culture of dishonor.
Car Guy
Obama Nails the Coffin Shut
Eric Peters | 5.20.09
From now on, driving will be more fun in go-carts — or until they’re also outlawed.
The Obama Watch
Evangelical Left Ethicist Defends Obama on Abortion
Mark Tooley | 5.20.09
Fuzzy math works political miracles.
Campaign Crawlers
Moderation Is No Virtue
J.P. Freire | 5.20.09
At least not for a conservative who needs to make the case that he is the most electable Republican gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey.
Another Perspective
Principles vs. Populism
Theodore Roosevelt Malloch | 5.20.09
A tale of two commencement speakers — Bobby Jindal and Barack Obama.
Movie Takes
In Tyson’s Corner
James Bowman | 5.20.09
A disgusting documentary about a washed-up fighter.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The Obama Watch
The No-Choice President
Jeffrey Lord | 5.19.09
Gallup poll, gay marriage fight provide opening for pro-life movement.
Campaign Crawlers
Republican Establishment Strikes Again
Larry Thornberry | 5.19.09
You know the party is clueless when Michael Steele turns out to be more reliable than Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn.
Political Hay
Ten Questions for Steve Scalise
W. James Antle, III | 5.19.09
A Republican congressman discusses energy policy, cap-and-trade, and President Obama’s spending plans.
Special Report
Interfaith Dialogue: The Great Unmentionable
Doug Bandow | 5.19.09
Islamic governments long ago learned that a good offense is the best defense.
Eminentoes
A Multi-Mixed Message
Christopher Orlet | 5.19.09
Bristol Palin is a curious ambassador for abstinence.
Feature
They Shoot Cats, Don’t They?
Quin Hillyer | from the May 2009 issue
Recollecting the time Mike Wallace and 60 Minutes actually apologized.
Movie Takes
State of Play
James Bowman | 5.19.09
Another last hurrah for the noble journalist of the dying newspaper business.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Washington Prowler
Nervous Nancy
The Prowler | 5.18.09
Speaker Pelosi thinks she’s also been misled by certain Democrats.
Special Report
Governors Behind Bars
Paul Chesser | 5.18.09
North Carolina’s Mike Easley is in danger of joining the club.
Another Perspective
The Republicans Who Really Matter
Robert Stacy McCain | 5.18.09
Or, how you could become the next Ross Parker Brooks.
The Nation’s Pulse
Americans Opt for Life
G. Tracy Mehan, III | 5.18.09
For the first time since Gallup asked the question.
High Spirits
Welcome to Beeson
Jonathan Aitken | from the May 2009 issue
A divinity school whose impact is being felt around the world and in the groves of theological academe.
Freedom Watch
It’s Up to Us
Mark Sanford | from the May 2009 issue
I don’t think those of us involved in the political scene spend enough time talking about freedom.
Buy the Book
The Best of the Story
Nicole Russell | 5.18.09
A timely book remembering the late, great Paul Harvey.
Reader Mail
Wrecked by the Elect
5.18.09
Obama’s charted a course for destruction. Depression history. Dropping the Ball. Plus more.
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