If They Would Just Build a Fence

After all, securing the border is easy and the forces driving cross-border illicit activities can be curtailed with enough force and security.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption ContestTM

Perry Provides More Evidence for my Hypothesis

Perry proves again that he really doesn’t know why he is running (plus a few comments on his proposal).

Rick Perry’s Wrongheaded “Government Reform” Plan

Rick Perry is out with a plan to reform Washington. Mostly, it’s just a bunch of gimmicks.

White House Pressured Solyndra To Delay Layoffs Until After Midterm Elections?

More revelations regarding the relationship between Solyndra and the Obama White House.

Is the Media Sexist? Or Just Banal?

Doug Feith’s replacement is prettier and softer spoken.

Associated Press Reporters Reprimanded For Using Twitter To Send Out Breaking News

The Associated Press is trying to fight Twitter rather than engage it.

Italy’s Unelected Government

Italy’s new government is comprised exclusively of un-elected experts.

Occupy Wall Street Now Less Popular Than Tea Party Movement

Public opinion on the Occupy movement has turned increasingly sour.

Inglorious Basterds-Fantastic Mr. Fox Mashup

A trailer for Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox using dialogue from Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds

20 Most Influential Black Republicans

John Hawkins has compiled a list of The Top 20 Most Influential Black Republicans. It’s not impressive.

Paterno Sold Wife House for $1

Joe Paterno recently sold his share of their house to his wife for $1, presumably to shield it from legal settlements.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) is embraced by his mentor former Indiana coach Bobby Knight after Duke defeated Michigan State in their NCAA men's basketball game in New York November 15, 2011. The win was Krzyzewski's 903rd, surpassing Knight's record as the most wins ever as a college coach. Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) is embraced by his mentor former Indiana coach Bobby Knight after Duke defeated Michigan State in their NCAA men's basketball game in New York November 15, 2011. The win was Krzyzewski's 903rd, surpassing Knight's record as the most wins ever as a college coach.

Mike Krzyzewski Breaks Bob Knight’s Record

Bob Knight coached Mike Krzyzewski at West Point. Now, Coach K has broken his mentor’s record for all-time victories as a head coach.

Mike McQueary Appears To Contradict His Own Grand Jury Testimony

Is the star witness in the Penn State case changing his story, or just trying to protect his reputation?

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Time For Recess Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

New York Judge Rules For City In Clearing Of Zuccotti Park

For the time being, there will be no overnight camping at Zuccotti Park

Gary Johnson Files Complaints With FEC, FCC Over Debate Exclusion

Gary Johnson is right to be upset that he’s been excluded from debates, but he shouldn’t get the government involved.

What If the ObamaCare Mandate Goes Away?

Will we wind up with a backdoor mandate? Or a single payer system?

Pizza is a Vegetable

Twitter is abuzz with news that Congress has declared pizza to be a vegetable. It’s actually not news at all.

Should Justice Kagan Recuse Herself From Health Care Reform Case?

Questions have been raised about whether it is proper for Elena Kagan to hear the Affordable Care Act lawsuit.

America’s Hereditary Celebrity Class

Chelsea Clinton’s hiring as an NBC personality is another hit for the meritocracy myth.

NYPD Clears Occupy Wall Street Campers From Zucotti Park

New York Police dealt a major blow to Occupy Wall Street overnight.