Does ‘Go The F- To Sleep’ Encourage Violence Against Kids?

Some people have no sense of humor.

Bachmann and John Quincy Adams

Bachmann doubles-down on a problematic historical claim.

What Obama Could Learn From Nixon

One foreign policy analyst argues that President Obama should look to Nixon’s Vietnam withdrawal strategy for ideas on Afghanistan.

The Genius of Mitch McConnell

The Senate Republican leader is running a shrewd political game. But what’s good for the GOP is bad for America.

Gaddafi and the ICC: Meaningless, Unfair, or Both?

The selective application of international law is here to stay.

Is A Three-Term Congresswoman Who’s Never Sponsored A Law Ready For The White House?

The odds of history are against Michele Bachmann.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Get Thee To Nineveh Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Fake Soldier Wore Uniform for Airline Upgrades

Rock Diaz likes to wear Army cammies and “Marine Corp” dog tags when he flies. The portly Long Island man has never served in the military.

David Frum: I Was Wrong To Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

A former opponent of same-sex marriage admits he was wrong.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Parts Of Arizona Campaign Finance Law

Another major campaign finance case from the Supreme Court.

The Latest Salvo in the Debate over the Value of Higher Education

A new study indicates that college degrees lead to higher wages even in fields that do not require a degree.

Supreme Court: Government Cannot Ban Violent Video Games For Children

The Supreme Court struck down a ban on the sale of violent video games to children, a victory for the First Amendment and parental authority.

The American Civil War on Cable News

What if in 1861 a cable news network existed to broadcast the events of the day?

Sex Selection Abortions Lead to 160 Million ‘Missing’ Girls

160 million girls are “missing” owing to selective abortion and cultural preferences for male children.

Jack Kirby in 1965. (Rosalind Kirby Estate) Jack Kirby in 1965. (Rosalind Kirby Estate)

Jack Kirby’s Heirs Suing Marvel

Jack Kirby’s heir are trying to posthumously renegotiate half-century old deals with Marvel.

Brooks Brothers Selling College Gear

The venerable Brooks Brothers is getting into the college apparel business, selling sweaters and polos for Boston College; the U.S. Naval Academy, Auburn, Cornell, Harvard, New York, Ohio State, Princeton, Stanford, and Vanderbilt Universities and the Universities of Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame and Virginia.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

North Korea Famine: Starving Soldiers

Australia’s ABC News has video smuggled out by an activist showing widespread famine in North Korea, including filthy children begging in the streets and evidence that even soldiers are not getting enough to eat.

Fox’s Chris Wallace Takes Heat For Asking Michele Bachmann “Are You A Flake?”

A Tea Party favorite gets asked a tough question,and a Fox News host finds himself forced to apologize.

Is an Electoral College Sweep even Possible?

Sunday afternoon musings on an electoral college sweeps.

Andrew Cuomo 2016?

The passage of a new same-sex marriage law has Democrats talking about Andrew Cuomo.

Vote Gaddafi out?

Is Gaddafi offering a way out?

What’s up with Chávez?

The normally loquacious Chávez has been almost silent since emergency surgery in Cuba on June 10th.

Presidents, Generals, and War Decisions

Should President Obama do whatever General Petraeus wants in Afghanistan?

DVRs Biggest Power Drain in House?

If someone had given me ten guesses as to the biggest electricity hog in my house, I’d have never guessed it: The set-top box that houses my DirecTV signal and DVR.

Romney, Bachmann Nearly Tied In New Iowa Poll

The first Des Moines Register poll is out.

The Unconstitutional Constitution

While the Constitutionality of the War Powers Act is indeed dubious, the fact that it was passed over Nixon’s veto isn’t the reason.

Federal Judge Blocks Indiana Law To Defund Planned Parenthood

A setback for Planned Parenthood opponents.