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Saturday, January 14, 2012
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For He’s (Mostly) A Jolly Good Fellow
Aram Bakshian, Jr. | from the December 2011 - January 2012 issue
Friday, January 13, 2012
Special Report
Creative Destruction, Properly Understood
Ross Kaminsky | 1.13.12
A primer on this primary’s hottest issue.
The Obama Watch
The Obama-Axelrod Class-Warfare Machine
Paul Kengor | 1.13.12
Obama strategist David Axelrod set his sights on capitalist pig Mitt Romney long before Newt Gingrich did.
Campaign Crawlers
Return of the Phantom Menace
Robert Stacy McCain | 1.13.12
Will Rick Perry help Mitt Romney clinch in South Carolina?
Streetcar Line
Jim DeMint Issues Political Call to Arms
Quin Hillyer | 1.13.12
Just the facts, ma’am, which struck Jon Stewart as too apocalyptic.
Political Hay
The Thelma & Louise Party
David Catron | 1.13.12
When did the GOP go from being merely stupid to downright suicidal?
The Energy Spectator
The Ultimate Individual Mandate
William Tucker | 1.13.12
Its name is cellulosic ethanol — it’s nonexistent but oil companies are still being fined by the EPA for not buying into it.
At Large
Seeking a Pact With the Devil
George H. Wittman | 1.13.12
The Taliban sure knows how to gain the upper hand — especially during an Obama reelection campaign.
The Environmental Spectator
Moisturizing the EPA
Robert J. Smith | 1.13.12
The Supreme Court has a golden opportunity to restore property rights in the Sackett “wetlands” case.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Loose Canons
Obama Scissorhands
Jed Babbin | 1.12.12
Slashing defense even as he promises new systems no one will be able to deliver.
Political Hay
The Venture Capitalist vs. The Vulture Socialist
George Neumayr | 1.12.12
Obama’s parasitism is far more destructive than the “Bain mentality.”
The Current Crisis
Thank You, God, for Tim Tebow
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.12.12
He should be an inspiration to us all.
The Public Policy
Wanted: Anchor Stores for the World’s Largest Mall
B.A. Marbue Brown | 1.12.12
Government isn’t cut out to play that role for the U.S. economy.
The Nation’s Pulse
Diversity City
Christopher Orlet | 1.12.12
Where reside the masters of passive virtue.
At Large
From the Ranch to the Vatican
Nicholas G. Hahn III | 1.12.12
A ride with Ronald Reagan and his first ambassador to the Holy See, Bill Wilson.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Campaign Crawlers
A Cruel Night in New Hampshire
Robert Stacy McCain | 1.11.12
What does Mitt Romney’s win in the Granite State mean?
Political Hay
Divide and Conquer
W. James Antle, III | 1.11.12
The path to defeating conservative insurgents who seek the Republican presidential nomination.
The Nation’s Pulse
The First Big Test Yet to Come
Larry Thornberry | 1.11.12
It’s not over until a big fat state has sung.
Special Report
Education’s Medicaid Problem
RiShawn Biddle | 1.11.12
More bad news for privileged public employee teachers.
Another Perspective
RINO Romney Is the Least Electable
Peter Ferrara | 1.11.12
And his economic policies would be warmed-over Bush Sr. and Dole.
A Further Perspective
The Non-Union for Restaurant Workers
F. Vincent Vernuccio | 1.11.12
All the dubious benefits and none of the hassle — with all the usual tactics.
The Public Policy
Drug Legalization Chic
Manon McKinnon | 1.11.12
Another area where Ron Paul isn’t right.
Movie Takes
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
James Bowman | 1.11.12
Lots of the Cold War era’s world-weary moral equivalence, but without the financially risky anti-Americanism.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Special Report
Anti-Romney — Or Anti-Capitalism?
Ross Kaminsky | 1.10.12
Newt Gingrich’s lowest, cheapest, most immoral blow yet.
Campaign Crawlers
Ron Paul Haunts New Hampshire
Robert Stacy McCain | 1.10.12
What does his fanatical following really represent?
Political Hay
The Hundred Year GOP War
Jeffrey Lord | 1.10.12
Centennial of first conservative-moderate GOP presidential fight — a final winner in 2012?
A Further Perspective
Who’s on Third?
John Tabin | 1.10.12
Why Huntsman and Santorum are looking a lot better than Gingrich.
The Nation’s Pulse
Santorum Doesn’t Pander
David N. Bass | 1.10.12
He remains himself in gay-marriage approving New Hampshire.
Another Perspective
Mitt’s Masquerade
Matt Thomas | 1.10.12
The problem with our likely frontrunner.
In Memoriam
Tony Blankley: A Man in Full
Robert M. Goldberg | 1.10.12
A conservative in Washington who made a difference.
Sports Arena
Consideration for Cooperstown Revisited
Aaron Goldstein | 1.10.12
Three forgotten greats as deserving as this year’s inductee, Barry Larkin.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Constitutional Opinions
Recessing the Constitution
W. James Antle, III | 1.9.12
Obama’s recess appointments are symptoms of a larger constitutional problem.
Campaign Crawlers
Is It Still Mitt’s Turn?
Robert Stacy McCain | 1.9.12
Republican rivals try to stop the “inevitable” Romney.
Loose Canons
What Are You Prepared to Do?
Jed Babbin | 1.9.12
How far will congressional Republicans retreat to avoid a confrontation with Barack Obama?
Political Hay
Savaging Santorum
David Catron | 1.9.12
The left is hard at work assuring that Santorum remains an “also ran.”
The Public Policy
Road Runners
Burton Folsom, Jr. & Anita Folsom | 1.9.12
Republicans should seize the high ground on the infrastructure issue.
Political Hay
New Hampshire Has Gotten Old
Thirsty McWormwood | 1.9.12
The myth of its being an examplar of grassroots democracy has worn thin.
The Nation’s Pulse
He Kept His Eyes on the Prize
Ken Blackwell & Bob Morrison | 1.9.12
All Americans can be grateful for the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Guide To Lay Holiness
Matthew Kenefick | from the December 2011 - January 2012 issue
An outstanding book from outstanding Catholic laymen Michael Novak and William E. Simon Jr.
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