Happy Birthday, Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il
The synchronized dancing and swimming demonstrations were remarkable as was the evident rapture of the appreciative spectators.
We’re Losing the Battle Against Islamism
Where is the principled leadership among Jewish and Christian clergy?
Iranium: A Necessary Wake-up Call on Iran
A new film about the Iranian regime highlights the mortal danger they represent to the U.S. and the West. (And don't miss "POLIWOOD- Iranium: The film Ahmadinejad does not want you to see.")
Fired Journalist Has a History of Anti-American Slanders
It's not surprising that Nir Rosen felt he could get away with making offensive remarks about Lara Logan's attack in Egypt. This time, though, he happened to have hit on a subject that was offensive to leftist sensibilities.
Wisconsin Madness as Seen by the ‘Little People’
No longer basking in the glow of the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl victory, my friends on the other side of the Illinois/Wisconsin border are positively beside themselves at the insane behavior of their public servants.
Congress to NASA: Study Space! (Not Climate. That’s Not Space.)
The budget battle has come to NASA, where a massive amount of money is being spent on something that has nothing to do with NASA's mission.
The UN and the Obama Administration on the Wrong Side of History
Serving up Israel when the going gets tough is what Arab dictators and demagogues do at regular intervals. The United States should not join them. (Update: US vetoes resolution condemning settlements.)
David Cameron: ‘Multiculturalism Has Failed’
And you thought the only lesson Americans could learn from our cousins across the Atlantic was the need to cut back on government in the face of gigantic debts.
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Political Pilgrims
The hard left's unsurprising romance with the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist organizations. (Also read: It begins: Qaradawi to lead Friday prayers in Cairo at the Tatler.)
The Paranoid Style Is Alive and Well in Some Conservative Quarters
Belief in Cloward-Piven, the Saul Alinsky game plan, and Obama's desire to destroy the country are symptoms of an irrational mindset among some on the right.
A Luckier Woman Covering Cairo
It wasn’t celebratory that night Lara Logan was attacked. It was terrifying.
Florida’s Rick Scott Shakes Things Up
One month in, the Republican makes waves. (And don't miss "Florida governor saves Florida taxpayers from a rail disaster," at the Tatler.)
Cuban Filmmaker Stonewalled in Trying to Tell the True Story of ‘Che’
Agustin Blazquez has produced a compelling film that demolishes the radical heartthrob’s reputation as a brave guerrilla fighting on behalf of the oppressed.
Citizen Watchdogs to Aid Rep. Issa in Oversight Investigations
Every project undertaken by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will involve citizens and activists having their say.
The Problem with the Civility Movement
Three reasons why the push for civility in politics ultimately fails in its objective to improve the tone of political speech. (And don't miss "The white truck was oppressive," at the Tatler and Ed Driscoll's "The era of new civility is over.")
Obama’s Unsustainable and Gutless Budget Proposals
The current level of federal spending can't continue. The administration says: "Yes it can. Try and stop us." (Also read the Tatler's take on how likely voters view Obama's budget.)
Two Climate Change Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
It's a war of ideas both sides ought to lose. (UPDATE: Also read Bryan Preston's blistering response to a pro-alarmism Politico editorial at the Tatler.)
Will the Muslim Brotherhood Rule Egypt?
A new poll hints at hope for a pro-Western future. (Also read "Terrible: CBS reporter sexually assaulted and beaten while covering Egypt’s riots" and "Latest on Logan assault: Crowd chanted ‘Jew! Jew!’" at the Tatler.)
Brother, Can You Spare an Investment?
The takeaway lesson from Obama's proposed budget? Look before you leap into a car with a community organizer at the wheel. (Also read Richard Pollock at the Tatler: "When today means today, and when it doesn’t, at the White House.")
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