The vanishing feeling of Freedom byDaren Jonescu, 19 May 2012 The primary reason why it is so difficult to defend political liberty today is because freedom is a rational construct, and thus cannot be understood by the irrational. Children, or adults whose moral reasoning skills are stalled at childish levels, are unable to experience it—they literally don't know what they are missing… More:http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/05/m-the_vanishing_feeling_of_freedom.html
Bigoted anti-bigots by Michelle Malkin, 18 May 2012 Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is guilty — of being true to his Catholic faith. The gay-marriage mob is guilty — of the very ugly bigotry it claims to abhor. And left-wing media outlets are guilty — of stoking false narratives that shamelessly demonize religion in the name of compassion… More: http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/300367/bigoted-anti-bigots-michelle-malkin
60 Minutes veils education jihad byJanet Levy, 18 May 2012 While the mainstream media continues to promote Turkey as a successful example of the coexistence of Islam, democracy, and economic stability—referring to the country as "a bridge between East and West" and a potential asset to the European Union—this view couldn't be farther from reality… More: http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/05/60_minutes_veils_education_jihad.html
Obama by the Numbers by Roger Kimball, 16 May 2012 A friend sent me the following graphs. I’d seen, indeed posted here, some of them already; some were new to me. Taken together they tell a sorry story of failure… Graphs:http://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2012/05/16/obama-by-the-numbers/
Helping Bam save face by Michael Goodwin, 16 May 2012 An Important change is happening in the presidential race — the belief that Mitt Romney could actually win—is spreading. There is a growing confidence among his supporters, and the polls are starting to pick up a shift in his favor... More: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/helping_bam_save_face_WshvPAOontURnPXJl8wX2N
Obama Invictus byJ.R. Dunn, 16 May 2012 The myth for today is that of Obama Invictus—the undefeated champion, the master campaigner, the man who could have taught lessons to Honey Fitz, Dick Daley, and Lyndon B. Johnson himself. Obama is the epitome of the politician for our time and perhaps for all time… More:http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/05/obama_invictus.html
Video: Large mosque planned for Jewish area in Brooklyn, connected to Muslim Brotherhood Family Security Matters, 15 May 2012 http://europenews.dk/en/node/54734
Back to Utopia? by Guy Sorman, 14 May 2012 France no longer claims center stage in world history, but it remains influential beyond its national borders. From the eighteenth century on—including Charles de Gaulle’s epic role in World War II, decolonization in Africa, and the May 1968 student revolt—France has been a frequent bellwether of deep societal changes across Europe. Will its recent presidential election continue that tradition? More:http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/back-to-utopia-
Normally, there's little point in my posting a link that's been featured
near the top of Drudge. But this story is Just. Too. Rich. Chris Matthews bombs on 'Jeopardy!' by Noel Sheppard, 15 May 2012 http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard
Samizdat Humor by Baron Bodissey, 13 May 2012
…The first real American samizdat joke I’ve heard since the dawn of the Forward! era:
A black guy,
An illegal alien,
A Muslim,
And a Communist
Walk into a bar.
The bartender asks,
“What can I get you, Mr. President?” More: http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2012/05/samizdat-humor.html#more
Washington Post ombudsman gives up any pretense of credibility by Bryan Preston, 12 May 2012 …Pexton says the story holds up to scrutiny, despite the fact that the story directly quoted a dead man; it claimed things about him that, being dead, he is in no position to affirm or refute; it mischaracterized the opinion of one of its core witnesses; and the family of the dead man says the story is factually inaccurate.
Other than that, it holds right up.
Pexton also admits that the Post timed the story to help the president… More:http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/05/12/washington-post-ombudsman-gives-up-any-pretense-of-credibility/
Bibi’s win: the largest coalition in Israeli history by Jonathan Spyer, 11 May 2012 The closing of a deal for a national unity government in Israel and the consequent cancellation of scheduled elections represent political triumphs for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… More:http://pjmedia.com/blog/bibis-win-the-largest-coalition-in-israeli-history/?singlepage=true
Obama has resurrected the "same-sex marriage" issue in a pathetic attempt to distract people from his massive failures in economics and foreign policy. It seems appropriate to revisit this outstanding piece from 2010, which covers all aspects of the true nature of marriage. The Case for Marriage National Review editorial, 7 Sept 2010 http://www.nationalreview.com/blogs/print/245649
Dead-cat Bounce for Socialism by Brian Wesbury and Robert Stein, 7 May 2012 …So, in reality, French and Greek rejection of austerity does not mean policies that would enhance long term economic growth. Instead, it means they want to temporarily pull the wool over their own eyes, resist the obvious need to reduce government spending, and just hope for the best… Read the rest:http://www.realclearmarkets.com/blog/dead-cat-bounce-for-socialism.pdf
Restore the Law’s FOCUS by Paul J. Larkin Jr., 7 May 2012 You’ve been invited to participate on a new game show called Do You Know the Law? Two wrong answers eliminate you.“Why not?” you say to yourself. “I know as much law as the next person. What’s the worst that could happen: embarrassment?… Read on: http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/298770/restore-law-s-focus-paul-j-larkin-jr
Smartest Guy in the Room by Andrew Stiles, 3 May 2012 Failed Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry’s long history of ethically dubious investments could invite controversy as he takes on a new role as a “top surrogate” for President Obama’s reelection campaign... More: http://freebeacon.com/smartest-guy-in-the-room/
Arrest made in black-mob attack on whites by Chelsea Schilling,3 May 2012 …Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a mob attack by large numbers of black teenagers against a young white couple in a car, a case which has sparked national outrage… More: http://www.wnd.com/2012/05/16-year-old-arrested-in-white-couple-beating/
Obama meets his Nemesis byJ.R. Dunn, 4 May 2012 …Nemesis is what is taking down Barack Obama. Not politics as such, not the actions of his opponents—at least not yet—not any disaster or setback in the world as a whole. Obama is in the process of being ablated as the result of his own actions, born from his own personal flaws… More: http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/05/obama_meets_his_nemesis.html
Divider in Chief by Charles Krauthammer, 3 May 2012 …The entire Obama campaign is a slice and dice operation, pandering to one group after another, particularly those that elected Obama in 2008—blacks, Hispanics, women, young people—and for whom the thrill is now gone… More: http://www.ocregister.com/opinion/obama-352528-law-percent.html
Global Warming melts away byRandall Hoven, 3 May 2012 Wondering where things stand on global warming? Let's go to the science of it. And by "science" I mean physical observations. Nothing complicated. What do thermometers say? What's happening with polar ice caps? And carbon dioxide? In the following analysis I use publicly available data as provided by government scientists at places like NASA, the U.K. Met office, and NOAA. This is the data we're told to use and trust. I'm using it and trusting it… More: http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/05/global_warming_melts_away.html