PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/08/30/is-it-really-that-simple/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:32:24 -0400Is it Really That Simple?<![CDATA[Why did the Department of Justice raid Gibson Guitars twice in the span of two years, yet leave competitor C.F. Martin untouched? Both appear to use the same allegedly illegal woods. The allegation floating around is that it&#8217;s because Gibson&#8217;s CEO supports Republicans and Martin&#8217;s supports Democrats, and we have a Democratic administration hell-bent on punishing Republicans. Instinctively, I want to reject that theory. It&#8217;s too simple and too, I don&#8217;t know, obvious and even un-American. Gibson&#8217;s CEO may face jail time, and the company may end up failing under the weight of the federal boot. And over what?]]>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:13:33 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/08/30/is-it-really-that-simple-n152191