Obama Osama Speech Photos Faked (As Usual)

The photographs of President Obama that appeared in the papers after the Osama announcement were staged.

Bin Laden, The Afghan Mujahadeen, And The CIA: The Myth That Needs To Die

The myth that the U.S. armed and trained Osama bin Laden in the early 80’s is rearing its ugly head again.

Ranking The Pundits

A study shows that most national columnists and talking heads are about as accurate as a coin flip.

What Did Pakistan’s Government Know?

And when did it know it?

Worst American: Palin or Trump?

A respected liberal blogger thinks Sarah Palin and Donald Trump are the most appalling Americans of our time.

Obama Blames Media (And A Certain “Carnival Barker”) For Birther Nonsense

President Obama chided the media for paying too much attention to the birther issue, but his criticism was unwarranted.

Man Arrested for Singing Racist Song ‘Kung Fu Fighting’

Singing the 1974 Carl Douglas classic “Kung Fu Fighting” can get you arrested in England.

Producer Admits Atlas Shrugged: Part I Basically A Failure

The free market in action.

Florida Pastor Says He Will Protest Court Order, May Sue Dearborn For Violating His Rights

Terry Jones may sue the City of Dearborn for its prior restraint actions against him. And he should.

TV Ratings Myths

Demographic information about TV viewers is worthless to advertisers.

Sitting is Killing You

Donald Rumsfeld famously worked standing up. He was on to something.

Should Trump Be Fired From ‘Apprentice’?

Donald Trump is waiting to announce whether he’s running for president until after taping of “The Apprentice” concludes. Some thing NBC shouldn’t allow him to wait.

Huffington Post Freelancer Files Class Action Suit Against HuffPo

A Huffington Post contributor who had no expectation of being paid for his contributions is suing HuffPo for $105 million.

Romney: The President Was Born in the United States

Mitt Romney forcefully said Tuesday night that he believes President Barack Obama was born in America and that “the citizenship test has been passed.”

Donald Trump Tied For Lead In Meaningless Poll

Donald Trump has been surging in polls of Republican voters recently, but that doesn’t mean much of anything.

Transparency and National Security

Should transparency stop at the water’s edge?

Campaign Donation Disclosure and Incumbent Backlash

Public disclosure of campaign contributions makes it easier for incumbents to pressure backers of their opponent.

Internet Addiction: Is There Such a Thing?

“Internet addiction” is a made-up malady.

YouTube as TV Alternative

Video entertainment is moving in two seemingly opposite directions simultaneously.

Glenn Beck Leaving FOX News

Glenn Beck will leave his Fox News show in December.

How Not to Get Tenure

The experiences of two well-known academics denied tenure at Chicago provide some clues.

Most Of What Americans “Know” About The Federal Budget Is Wrong

The American people have no idea what’s really in the Federal Budget, which makes any discussion about what to cut virtually impossible.

Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘Governator’ Comic Book

Arnold Schwarzenegger has mastered the worlds of bodybuilding, show business, and politics. Next, he’s going to try his hand at being a Marvel superhero.