I'll Have What Friedman is Smoking...

Are our columnists learning? (I think you know the answer).

President Airstrike

The peace president in action.

The Logistics of Massive Air Defense

Shooting down cheap drones with expensive missiles is problematic in more ways than one.

AG Monday

Time for a close encounter. Can you guess what kind?

(The Lack of) Public Support for Attacking Iran

Usually president care what the public thinks, especially at times of major military action. Not this time.

On Regime Change

What it is and isn't. Some polisci basics.

More on Post-Khamenei Iran

More excerpts from excellent columns I've read.

Marching On Forum

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a recorded message.

Ayatollah Khamenei Dead: Israeli Government

Breaking news. Big if true.

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Dictatorial

Trump's love of the unilateral is on display with serious consequences.

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Iran War Roundup

Preliminary thoughts from several columnists.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Apathy all the way down.

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We're at War With Iran

"Major combat operations" are underway.

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End of Feb Forum

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Kakistocracy on Display

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More Thoughts on Election Interference

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President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Approaching a Major Red Line on Elections

A potential Executive Order on elections.

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In Front of Our Noses: Manipulating the Media Landscape

Trump admin helping pick winners and losers

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Shadow War Between Russia and Europe?

Western intelligence services are sounding the alarm.

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A Photo for Friday

"On the Rocks"

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Friday's Forum

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On "Heritage Americans"

Are some of us more American than others?

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Americans Are Self-Deporting

More Americans are living abroad than ever. Probably.

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Tabby Thursday

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Thursday's Forum

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Medal of Freedom to the USA Men's Goalie [Updated]

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President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The State of the Union, 2026 Edition

USA! USA! USA!

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Wednesday's Forum

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President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump's Approval Rating

Not so huge.

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President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes. President Donald Trump, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in the Situation Room of the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Portions of this photo have been blurred for security purposes.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Cautious About Iran Fight

Will POTUS listen?

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Tuesday's Forum

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