Posts by James Joyner

James Joyner
About James Joyner
James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.

No, Democrats Aren’t ‘Screwing’ Military Voters

It’s hard to caucus away from home.

The ‘West Wing’ Solution to the Scalia Vacancy

What would Jed Bartlet do?

Boutros Boutros-Ghali Dead at 93

The godfather of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine has passed.

Chris Christie Expected to Quit Race

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is “expected” to drop his bid for the Republican nomination after a disappointing finish in New Hampshire.

Post New Hampshire, Trump Clear Favorite with Four Plausible Challengers

The GOP field is now down to five.

Pitfalls of ‘Bring Your Own Device’

Work Phones Are Being Phased Out at Banks

Rick Santorum Quits

ObamaCare’s Predicted Effects Coming True

Major carriers are reporting massive losses and demanding major rate hikes to cover the costs imposed by PPACA.

The State of Play Headed into New Hampshire

Clinton is a virtual lock for the Democratic nomination. Rubio is the most plausible Republican winner in a messy field.

Rand Paul Drops Out

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination.

Trumpless Debate Helped Bush, But Likely Not Enough

Last night’s Republican debate had a different feel with the absence of a certain bloviating narcissist.

POLITICO to Leave POLITICO

Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are leaving after a dispute with their chief investor.

Rush Limbaugh Really Doesn’t Get Donald Trump

Chris Cillizza thinks “Rush Limbaugh totally gets Donald Trump.” I disagree.

Blizzard Over; Shutdown to Last for Days

Not your average DC-area snowstorm.

Of Course ‘National Review’ Was Disinvited From the Debate

You can either be a partisan or a moderator.

Gillian Anderson Offered Half David Duchovny’s Pay for ‘X-Files’ Reunion

Is this really ‘infuriating’ news?

Glenn Frey, Eagles Founder, Dead at 67

Glenn Frey, bandleader of the Eagles, has died.

Rams Returning to Los Angeles; Chargers May Join Them

St. Louis will lose its second NFL team in 28 years as the Rams go home to LA.

93% of America’s Counties Still Haven’t Recovered from Great Recession

The economy is booming. Except where it’s not.

The Sagebrush Rebellion, the Bundys, and American Vigalantism

A look at the history behind the ideology driving the standoff in Oregon.

‘Militia’ Takes Over Federal Wildlife Refuge

A group led by Ammon Bundy, son of Clive Bundy, has taken over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon to protest somethingorother.

One Season, Two Directions

Alabama has won more games at the Cowboys’ home field this year than the Cowboys.

The Quixotic Quest for the Radical Center

Americans don’t trust their government or each other. There’s no reason to hope it’ll get better.

Internet Hoaxes Can’t Be Debunked Anymore

People don’t much care whether information supporting their prejudices is true.

Is Ted Cruz Today’s Not-Trump or A Legitimate Contender?

It’s now the most hated man in the Senate’s turn in the sun. Can it last?

Blog Fatigue

As longtime OTB readers may have noticed, I’m not writing much these days.

The Radicalization of Luke Skywalker

A pseudonymous government relations professional examines “The Radicalization of Luke Skywalker: A Jedi’s Path to Jihad.”

America’s Massive Decline in Gun Violence

Mass shootings rightly grab our attention. But the obscure the overall picture of violent crime.

The Rug Rat Race

Paradoxically, the children of affluent parents are less happy than those of the poor.

ISIS is Winning

The United States and Europe are giving everything the perpetrators of the Paris attacks hoped for.

French Suicide Bomber Posed as Refugee

This was not only predictable but predicted.

Attack on France Is an Attack on the United States

We are legally, morally, and practically obligated to respond. Let’s not do so stupidly.

Missouri Professor Resigns After Not Canceling Exam

The racial saga at Mizzou has not been solved with the ouster of the president and chancellor.

DraftKings and FanDuel Banned in New York

New York’s attorney general has ordered DraftKings and FanDuel to stop taking entries in his state, ruling that they constitute illegal gambling.

Racial Tensions Getting Ugly at University of Missouri

Massive boycotts and protests likely spell the end of Tim Wolfe’s tenure as president.

High School Sexting Scandals The New Normal

Nude photos of hundreds of students in one Colorado high school are being distributed.

Greg Hardy is a Bad Human Being and a Good Football Player

My favorite sports team employs a thug.

Republican Primary Rules Favor Centrists

Why Republicans nominate moderates for president and not other offices.

Ben Carson’s Sham Campaign Has Him Tied With Hillary Clinton

The juxtaposition of two headlines at memeorandum is amusing.

Both Sides Do It: Voter Suppression Edition

Today, many states and municipalities are having elections that will mostly attract Democrats.

Wild Swings in Republican Polling Continue

Another day, another poll.

ESPN Shutters Grantland, Continuing Recent Trend

To the surprise of few, Bill Simmons’ site didn’t long survive his departure.

White House Refusing to Release Obama-Clinton Emails

Because that’s what White Houseses do.

Fixing the Debates

Everyone is sick of the current approach. The candidates are looking for a new one.

Third Republican Debate: CNBC Loses, Rubio and Christie Win

The worst-moderated debate thus far may have reordered the field.

Governing is Not Win-Lose

Compromise is simply necessary for the country to function.