An Intelligence Failure In The Middle East?
Some in Washington are claiming the intelligence community missed the warning signs of unrest in Tunisia and Egypt in what looks like little more than an effort to create scapegoats if things go wrong.
Rand Paul Is Right: End Welfare To Israel, And The Rest Of The World
The debate over Senator Rand Paul’s proposed $500 billion spending cut plan has focused almost exclusively on one issue, and one nation.
Virginia Thomas Now Lobbying Members Of Congress, So What?
Virginia Thomas’s political activism is once again a political issue.
Unemployment Rate At Lowest Level Since 2009, Job Growth Still Anemic
The January jobs report is, in a word, disappointing.
Transatlantic Plane Wars
European subsidies have given Airbus a competitive advantage over America’s Boeing in commercial aircraft salesboein. The reverse is true on military aircraft.
Obama Administration Discussing Plans For Mubarak’s Departure
The end game in Egypt may be beginning.
Kenneth Cole’s Cairo Tweet
Kenneth Cole used a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Cairo protests to promote its new spring collection.
Virginia To Seek Expedited SCOTUS Review Of Lawsuit Against Individual Mandate
Virginia will petition the Supreme Court to bypass the normal appellate process and hear the appeal of its lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act early.
Arizona Hates The Constitution, Loves Nullification
Arizona looks to be the latest state to try to revive the discredited doctrine of nullification.
Violence Continues To Rage In Cairo
Egypt entered a second day of chaos with all signs pointing to things getting worse before they get better.
The Eschatological Stylings of Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck seems to have more in common with End Time preachers than he does with a serious political analyst.
GOP To Drop “Forcible Rape” Language From Abortion Bill
In response to charges that it was attempting restrict abortion access beyond the boundaries of the Hyde Amendment, the GOP has agreed to drop the phrase “forcible rape” from its abortion bill.
No, No-One Is Trying To “Redefine” Rape
No, the legislation does not in any way “suggest that some kind of rape that would be okay.”
White House Tells Mubarak: Transition Must Begin Immediately
Today, Egypt seethed with rage, and the United States lost patience with its ally in Cairo.
Illegal Immigrants 8% of US Births, 3.7% of Population
While illegal immigration in the United States remains enormous, it has dropped considerably over the last three years.
