Palin’s Missed Opportunity
Palin’s “blood libel” speech continued to keep here in the conversation about Tucson, and not in a positive way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Political Vitriol and Political Violence
The relationships between inflammatory rhetoric and political violence is complicated.
Michael Steele RNC Re-Election Likely?
The sitting RNC chairman is losing to a field of no-name candidates. Is he actually the favorite?
Frum on What Palin Should Say
Palin is missing an opportunity in the way she is dealing with the whole target graphic situation.
Jared Loughner And The Sorry State Of Mental Health Care, Part II
We really need a better understanding of mental health disorders in this county, and events like those over the weekend underscore this fact.