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Friday, October 26, 2012

Another Perspective

The Therapist

Ross Kaminsky | 10.26.12

In session with a leading victim of Narcissistic Abuse at the hands of one Barack Obama.

Campaign Crawlers

In Virginia, Turnout Matters

Debra McCown | 10.26.12

Paul Ryan speaks at Universal Fibers — which government didn’t build.

The Recession Spectator

The Small Business Canard

Matt Purple | 10.26.12

Obama’s Laputan economy benefits corporations and little else.

The Obama Watch

Obama’s Homeless

Paul Kengor | 10.26.12

If they were Ronald Reagan’s, they would not be ignored.

2065: America Fifty Years After Obama

Susan in Boulder

William Tucker | 10.26.12

Chapter 9 of Mr. Tucker’s new novel 2065, which we are serializing, on China’s invasion of Pearl Harbor fifty years after Obama.

With the Tea Partiers

Obama’s Real Second Term Plan

Ned Ryun | 10.26.12

You won’t recognize this country after his second term — the obvious reason he’s not telling you what he has in mind for it.

The Nation’s Pulse

Welcome to the NFL

Daniel J. Flynn | 10.26.12

Masschusetts pee-wee football squads show how it’s done.

Constitutional Opinions

Wasting Paul Ryan?

Seth Lipsky | from the October 2012 issue

A constitutional role for the Veep.

Flashback

Kubrick’s Family: Aug. 1980

John Podhoretz | 10.26.12

(Editor’s Note: The Shining has been a popular Halloween movie choice since it was released in 1980. But most frightening is director Stanley Kubrick’s view of human nature. If you want real horror from The Shining, read the book.)

Movie Takes

Kubrick’s Family

John Podhoretz | from the August 1980 issue

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Special Report

Obama Knew

Jeffrey Lord | 10.25.12

Did ideological soft spot for Sharia keep U.S government from protecting Benghazi consulate?

Campaign Crawlers

The Plan, the Man, and the Believers

Robert Stacy McCain | 10.25.12

Four years of failure don’t disillusion Obama’s faithful.

The Current Crisis

Singing the Blues with Barack Obama

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 10.25.12

He wanted to run a campaign of ideas, but the Republicans refused to cooperate.

A Further Perspective

Alive and Deadly

George H. Wittman | 10.25.12

The workings of al Qaeda’s expanding franchise.

The Law & Economy Spectator

Rex Quondam, Rex Futurus

F.H. Buckley | from the October 2012 issue

A new constitution for a 21st century empire.

The Public Policy

Back When Democrats Knew Economics

Ralph R. Reiland | 10.25.12

Who warned that “increasing federal expenditures” would “demoralize both the government and our economy”?

Another Perspective

Stockholm Syndrome

Mike Lanza | 10.25.12

Obama champions the Scandinavian view of wealth.

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A Neighborhood Where History Was Made

Aram Bakshian, Jr. | from the October 2012 issue

James Srodes on the Dupont Circle progressives who shaped our country and our world.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Special Report

Obama’s Nameless War With a Nameless Enemy

Daniel Mandel | 10.24.12

Islamism as such might as well not exist — except inside his Administration.

Streetcar Line

Steve Scalise: Well Worth a ‘Study’

Quin Hillyer | 10.24.12

Will this Louisiana conservative move up the ranks?

The Obama Watch

The Liar President

Peter Ferrara | 10.24.12

Yet there he was, telling the world Mr. Romney’s pants were on fire.

Special Report

Gattaca at 15

Daniel Allott | 10.24.12

The dystopian sci-fi thriller is fast becoming our reality.

Car Guy

Nano Seconds

Eric Peters | 10.24.12

We may soon have access to affordable new cars once more — if Uncle will allow it.

Letter From Paris

Franglais as She Is Spoke

Joseph A. Harriss | from the October 2012 issue

“The end of French political power has brought the end of French.”

Last Call

Mr. Marcus and Me

Daniel J. Flynn | from the October 2012 issue

Where have the morals of sex workers gone?

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The Point of Criticism

Micah Mattix | from the October 2012 issue

Alternatives to a feel-good but stupefying egalitarianism.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Campaign Crawlers

‘Not Obama’ Wins Again

Robert Stacy McCain | 10.23.12

Romney maintains momentum in the final debate of 2012.

Political Hay

La Boca Grande

George Neumayr | 10.23.12

Obama talks big in the final debate in Florida.

Ben Stein’s Diary

A Very Discouraging Performance

Ben Stein | 10.23.12

On the most important questions, Mr. Romney meandered. 

Special Report

Jimmy Carter’s Dead Ambassador

Jeffrey Lord | 10.23.12

Background music of appeasement gave both Obama and Carter murdered diplomats.

The War on Terror Spectator

A Question Not Asked

Ben Lerner | 10.23.12

Is the administration again preparing to transfer Guantanamo prisoners to an Illinois facility?

At Large

Why Iran Wants to Talk to Us Now

Aaron Goldstein | 10.23.12

Could it be alarm over the prospect of a President Romney?

The Obama Watch

Libya and Lies

Thomas Sowell | 10.23.12

What has this president not deceived us about?

Buy the Book

Salvation Alley

Lars Walker | 10.23.12

The excellent Andrew Klavan’s epic detective trilogy.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Campaign Crawlers

‘Preference Cascade’

Robert Stacy McCain | 10.22.12

Has the decisive shift toward Mitt Romney already happened?

Loose Canons

Romney’s Must Win Situation

Jed Babbin | 10.22.12

Tonight, he will need to distinguish himself from Obama and McGovern.

The Obama Watch

Our First ‘Red Diaper Baby’ President?

Paul Kengor | 10.22.12

All the pieces fit, so why do historians and biographers ignore the question.

Political Hay

Obama’s War on Women’s Success

Laura Genero | 10.22.12

Ignoring the increasing stake women have in economic issues.

Special Report

Hope Turned Into Damnation

Debra McCown | 10.22.12

Obama’s war on coal will help him lose Virginia, a Sunday rally promised.

Another Perspective

Bringing America Back Home

Andrew B. Wilson | 10.22.12

Thank heavens for Mitt, the designated driver.

A Further Perspective

The Real Contest in the Debates

J.T. Young | 10.22.12

It’s not about who wins or loses but about establishing the credibility of the man who would replace the incumbent.

Movie Takes

The Oranges

James Bowman | 10.22.12

Only in Hollywood could a family’s break-up be the stuff of comedy.

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