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CIA Declassifies WWI Secrets

The CIA has declassified the last six documents from the World War One era.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Red’s of Their Eyes Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Military-Academic Conflict

America’s war colleges have some problems but we can’t close them.

Tax Day Rage

Dave Schuler’s a hard man to rile. But stay away from him on tax day.

Americans Oppose Entitlement Cuts, Support Raising Taxes On “The Rich”

According to a new poll, the American public still isn’t sold on the idea of cutting entitlements to cut the budget deficit.

Obama’s Approval Numbers Down, But He Still Leads All GOP Rivals

President Obama is vulnerable, but he’s facing a GOP field that is underwhelming even for Republicans.

Back to Those Darn Freeloaders

More on that freeloader problem (today with less snark).

Piss Christ Slashed By French Catholics

On Palm Sunday, French Christians stormed a museum and slashed Andres Serrano’s Piss Christ

Krauthammer: Trump GOP’s Al Sharpton

Charles Krauthammer called Donald Trump the “Al Sharpton” of the GOP presidential primary contest

Fun with URLs

The Independent allows creative versions of the URLs on their stories.

Pentagon Report “Doubts” Some Comments Attributed To McChrystal By Rolling Stone

A Pentagon investigation was unable to verify some of the comments attributed to General Stanley McChrystal in Rolling Stone last year. That doesn’t mean he’s been cleared, though.

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Donald Trump?

What is Donald Trump up to? Only he seems to know for sure.

Higher Education Bubble: Another Brick in the Wall?

An increasing number of bright observers are questioning the notion that everyone needs to go to college.

National Review Offers Free Porn

A special surprise was waiting this morning for those who subscribe to Jim Geraghty’s Jolt newsletter.

Freeloaders Ask for Federal Dollars

Everywhere you turn, people are asking for money.

Beware The Barrenness Of A Busy Tax Code

Tax compliance employs more workers than Wal-Mart, UPS, McDonalds, IBM, and Citigroup — combined.

Trump: I Wish I Didn’t Have to Do It

Donald Trump figures that, because he’s rich, he’s qualified to be president.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Sarah Palin Lambastes House GOP, Tells Republicans To “Fight Like Girls”

Sarah Palin was back speaking to a Tea Party crowd yesterday, but it just doesn’t seem like matters anymore.

Rand Paul: Both Sides Will Have To Compromise To Reach A Budget Deal

One of the Tea Party movement’s favorite Senators used the dreaded c-word.

Time To Eliminate The “Natural Born Citizen” Requirement

With all the birther talk these days, it’s probably time to question whether we even need the “natural born citizen” rule anymore.

Women in Combat: Changing Rules for the Wrong Reasons?

It may be time to change rules keeping women out of combat roles. But “fairness” isn’t the right question.

David Simon on the Drug War, the Underclass, and America’s Dark Side

David Simon on the drug war, the underclass, and America’s seamy underbelly.