Palin’s Missed Opportunity
Palin’s “blood libel” speech continued to keep here in the conversation about Tucson, and not in a positive way.
2010 Warmest Year on Record
Despite anecdotal evidence debunking global warming, 2010 was another record year for warm temperatures.
Obama Calls For Civility, Without Casting Blame
After five days of nonsense, President Obama’s address in Tucson last night struck exactly the right tone.
Blogging Liberty and Tyranny, Chapter One, Part One
I’m blogging Mark Levin’s Conservative Manifesto. Here’s part one…
Grover Norquist and Afghanistan
America’s foremost tax foe has weighed in on the Afghanistan War debate.
Snow On The Ground In 49 States
There was now snow on the ground in every single one of the 50 states — including Hawaii, which had snowfall on one of its volcanoes — except for Florida.
Late Start to 2012 Presidential Race?
By this point in the last presidential cycle, there were already 14 major party candidates who had publicly announced. There are zero today.
Sarah Palin Blasts Media For “Blood Libel” Against Her Over Arizona Shootings
Sarah Palin released a statement today about the Arizona shootings and the debate that has followed. It’s unlikely to help her.
Because Africa Just Doesn’t Have Enough Landlocked Countries
What happens if Southern Sudan’s independence referendum succeeds?
Social Conservatives Criticize CPAC For Inviting Mitch Daniels
Social conservatives are upset with CPAC again. This time, it’s because the conference they’re not attending has invited someone they don’t like.
SCOTUS Sending A Signal On The Commerce Clause And ObamaCare?
The Supreme Court’s refusal to take up the appeal of a far-reaching Commerce Clause case may indicate rough times ahead for challenges to ObamaCare
Illinois’ 66 Percent Tax Hike
Faced with mounting debt, the lame duck Illinois legislature rushed through a massive tax hike in the wee hours this morning.
NYC Taxis Disappear at 4
Defying logic, New York City taxis are least available when they’re most needed: as people are getting off work.
Blame ALL The Amendments
UQ’s Thoreau makes a compelling point: “Usually people blame the 2nd amendment for a mass shooting. This time they’re blaming the 1st. But why not all the others?”
Why Are Libertarians So Danged Libertarian?
Wondering why CATO doesn’t rail against big business is like demanding to know why NARAL doesn’t spend more time advocating for the plight of stray cats or why PETA doesn’t seem to care about the homeless.
Stephen Colbert: Now Is Not The Time To Lay Blame Or Politicize This Tragedy
Much like Jon Stewart, the late-night comedian went out-of-character at the top of last night’s show to talk about the shootings in Arizona.
CNN’s Erick Erickson: Obama’s Arizona Moment Of Silence Intended To “Accommodate Atheists”
Yet more ridiculous political commentary arising out of the tragic shootings in Arizona.
James Clyburn Uses Arizona Shootings To Call For Return Of “Fairness Doctrine”
The political firestorm that has erupted in the wake of the shootings in Arizona is drifting, inevitably, into calls for more government control over the content of speech.
Jared Loughner And The Sorry State Of Mental Health Care, Part III
Jared Loughner could have possibly been stopped, and treated, if someone had said something.