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Assorted Jackasses | from the September 2012 issue
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Feature
Romney, Bain, and Me
George Gilder | from the September 2012 issue
Mitt Romney’s experience with the remarkable supply-sider Bill Bain is reason enough to expect big things from his presidency. From our September issue.
Campaign Crawlers
Exceptional
Robert Stacy McCain | 8.31.12
Mitt Romney stakes his campaign on the America Dream.
Streetcar Line
Racists of the World, Unite
Quin Hillyer | 8.31.12
Rise up against the pasty white brie-eating media.
The Obama Watch
Election 2012: America Will Never Be the Same
Peter Ferrara | 8.31.12
Nor will conservatism, if Obama wins and is left free to pursue his inner Che.
Eminentoes
The Naked Prince
Daniel J. Flynn | 8.31.12
A culturally sensitive defense of our era’s Prince Hal.
Another Perspective
Are Men Who Don’t Want to Be Men Really Necessary?
William Tucker | 8.31.12
On the progressive trend to declare women self-sufficient save for an occasional trip to the sperm bank.
Flashback
Crash Course: July 1994
Thomas Mallon | 8.31.12
(Editor’s Note: As we mourn the passing of Neil Armstrong, who took “one small step for man,” we reflect on the many steps — large, and in the wrong direction — that our celestial ambitions have taken since.)
Feature
Crash Course
Thomas Mallon | from the July 1994 issue
In mid-July, fragments of a fearsome comet are scheduled to blast into Jupiter — just as the U.S. gets set to commemorate the silver anniversary of man’s first steps on the moon. What are we doing watching it all from down here?
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Political Hay
Ryan Rocks Republicans
Ross Kaminsky | 8.30.12
He was so good last night he’ll be an impossible act to follow.
Special Report
Can Dr. No’s Supporters Take Yes for An Answer?
W. James Antle, III | 8.30.12
Rand Paul and the GOP promised land.
Campaign Crawlers
‘Breitbart’ as a Verb
Robert Stacy McCain | 8.30.12
A new film chronicles one man’s war against media bias.
The Obama Watch
How Obama Succeeds By Failing
Jeffrey Lord | 8.30.12
Ryan on the American Tipping Point: it’s the socialism, stupid.
A Further Perspective
The Challenge of Credibility
Dalibor Rohac | 8.30.12
As long as patronage dominates Western politics, we are headed for a disaster — as surely Messrs. Romney and Ryan well know.
The Current Crisis
Who Speaks for Reform In Islam?
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.30.12
And against the desecration of mosques and libraries containing holy treatises?
The Nation’s Pulse
Rumors of Mormon Wars
Christopher Orlet | 8.30.12
Don’t believe the hype of sectarian tensions in Nauvoo.
Live From New York
Tennessee Terrific
Roger Kaplan | 8.30.12
They call him the Comeback Kid, but soon it will be the Master.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Campaign Crawlers
Off to a Strong Start
Robert Stacy McCain | 8.29.12
Ann Romney and Chris Christie highlight opening night of the GOP convention.
Special Report
My Long-Lost Paul Ryan Interview
Daniel Allott | 8.29.12
The future VP nominee talked about his faith and the difference between be-ers and do-ers.
Streetcar Line
Obama Haunts Fright Night at the Movies
Quin Hillyer | 8.29.12
The scary back-stories, and current effects, of Obamamania.
A Further Perspective
A Plethora of Platitudes
Lisa Fabrizio | 8.29.12
Fending off the liberal propaganda spin machine.
The Public Policy
Entitlement Reforms
Thomas Sowell | 8.29.12
If nothing is done, it’s today’s young people who are going to be dumped over a cliff.
Sports Arena
Fair-Weather Fenway
Aaron Goldstein | 8.29.12
Bobby Valentine’s team has seen better days — and they’re not coming back anytime soon.
State Watch
A Tale of Two Jerrys
Peter Hannaford | 8.29.12
For connected public employees, California remains the land of milk and honey.
Live From New York
Promised City
Roger Kaplan | 8.29.12
It’s only a game, but it’s in New York. Next time maybe Jerzy Janowicz will appreciate that.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Campaign Crawlers
The Exact Opposite of Truth
Robert Stacy McCain | 8.28.12
Media coverage scarcely resembles the actual GOP convention.
The Obama Watch
Getting Rid of the ‘Likable’ President
Andrew B. Wilson | 8.28.12
Or is he just an “untouchable” member of the Ruling Class?
Political Hay
Bozell Battles Media Elephant in the Room
Jeffrey Lord | 8.28.12
Media Research Center’ Truth project exposes liberal media bias in 2012 campaign.
The Senate Spectator
Fightin’ Flake
Vivien Chang | 8.28.12
Rep. Jeff Flake, the fiscal hawk from Arizona, has a U.S. Senate seat in his sights.
What’s Still Great
Vin Is In for 2013
Larry Thornberry | 8.28.12
Baseball’s troubadour is still in the lineup.
The Public Policy
Risky Business
Thomas Sowell | 8.28.12
Can the insurance market survive the biggest risk factor of all — interference from politicians?
Live From New York
Flushing Fantastic
Roger Kaplan | 8.28.12
The U.S. Open opens this week in Flushing Meadows, Queens, and New York cheers.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Campaign Crawlers
Storm Surge
Robert Stacy McCain | 8.27.12
Republicans in Tampa prepare for the coming campaign fury.
Ben Stein’s Diary
The Speech Obama Failed to Deliver
Ben Stein | 8.27.12
A return to L.A. coincides with a growing sense of doom.
Special Report
Biden’s Thuggish Distraction
Ross Kaminsky | 8.27.12
Nature intervenes where Obama’s Democrats and media lacked the decency to.
Loose Canons
Israel’s Clock Is Running Out on Iran
Jed Babbin | 8.27.12
Get ready for war in the Middle East — after the election.
Eminentoes
Charlie Crist Rears His Head Again
Larry Thornberry | 8.27.12
Are Florida Democrats weak enough to accommodate him?
Another Perspective
Lance Versus the Losers
David Catron | 8.27.12
A man who has never tested positive for any performance enhancing drug is stripped of his titles?
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