Rep. Ron Paul's Flawed Theory
By Philip Mella05/19/2007
It's almost an article of liberal faith that the ability to misconstrue the essence of a message is a inalienable birthright. John Dickerson, writing in Slate, argues that Libertarian Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's counter-message at the recent Republican debate was criticized because he expressed "unpopular opinions." The confusion between popularity and the credible explication of events is, indeed, a hallmark of modern liberalism.
Continue reading 'Rep. Ron Paul's Flawed Theory'
Blair pushed out of office because of Lebanon, not Iraq
By Tom Clifford05/11/2007
The party is over. Ten years in office, some of them even in power, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair departs not amid the farewell tour that his aides planned just last year but with an embarrassing and forced goodbye.
Continue reading 'Blair pushed out of office because of Lebanon, not Iraq'
Anti-choice is the new buzzword
By Vivian Greentree05/03/2007
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold a controversial abortion ban that has no health exception for the mother has apparently emboldened anti-choice activists to press on and attempt to strike while the iron is hot. According to Women’s Enews, in the two weeks since the historical SCOTUS decision to limit women’s rights, state lawmakers have pushed through anti-choice legislation in no less than 6 states with more poised to jump into the fray.
Continue reading 'Anti-choice is the new buzzword'
Dark, sordid truth
By Tom Clifford05/03/2007
First the purge, then the surge, now the urge - to withdraw. By the next anniversary of the Iraq war we will see the retreat. It won't be called that, more likely it will be termed the 'handover after victory'. Vietnam was the Bright, Shining Lie, Iraq is the Dark, Sordid Truth.
Continue reading 'Dark, sordid truth'