Both Campaigns Playing The Debate Expectations Game
Both campaigns are trying to set the stage for Wednesday’s debate.
Is ‘Benghazigate’ Hurting Obama?
Questions about why the Obama administration pretended the attacks on our Embassy in Libya were a spontaneous reaction to a video rather than a coordinated terrorist attack are gaining steam.
Couples Who Share Housework More Likely to Divorce, Silly Study Finds
Yet another case of breathless media reporting on academic research findings.
The Afghan Surge Was A Failure
The Afghan Surge announced by President Obama in December 2009 is over. By any objective measurement, it was a failure.
How Much Are Romney’s “47 Percent” Remarks Hurting Him?
Mitt Romney’s “47 Percent” remarks seem to be hurting him.
Debunking The Poll Denialists
The arguments of the people claiming that every single poll showing Mitt Romney is unfairly biased do not stand up to scrutiny.
College Bars Going Out of Style?
A wonderfully descriptive story in the New York Times Style section that’s almost surely mere anecdote being touted as trend.
Grammar Rules and Usage
The NYT stages an interesting debate on “Which Language Rules to Flout. Or Flaunt?”
DOJ Records Show Massive Increase In Warrantless Surveillance Since 2009
Secret surveillance of American citizens has dramatically increased under the Obama Administration.
Latin American Leaders Question War On Drugs In U.N. Speeches
Our War On Drugs is having a disastrous impact on our neighbors to the south, and they’re starting to notice.
Romney’s Supporters Want Him To Go For Obama’s Jugular
Just as we saw in 2008, the conservative base doesn’t want to hear their nominee saying that the President is a basically decent man.
Iran v. the US: Who is the Rational Actor on the Nuclear Question?
Because some things are worth reinforcing.
Drone War Discussion Absent from Campaign
My latest for The New Republic, “America’s Scandalous Drone War Goes Unmentioned in the Campaign,” is out.
GDP And Durable Goods Figures Spell Bad News For The Economy
Newly released statistics indicate that the economy is slowing down and in danger of slipping into a recession.
Report: 15 Days Later, FBI Has Not Been To Site Of Benghazi Consulate Attack
More than two weeks after four Americans — including the U.S. ambassador to Libya — were killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, FBI agents have not yet been granted access to investigate in the eastern Libyan city, and the crime scene has not been secured.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Turns 25
So, it’s been a quarter of a century since “Star Trek: The Next Generation” made its debut. As if I didn’t feel old already.
Are Republicans Going To Sacrifice The Senate To Rally Around Todd Akin?
Now that he is on the ballot for good, Republicans seem to be giving Todd Akin a second look. That seems unwise.
Freedom Of Speech, Blasphemy, And International Relations
Sacrificing our principles in the face of mob violence is never a good idea.
Toy Train in Space
So Ron Fugelseth decided it would be cool to send his son’s toy train into space. Turns out, it was.
A Romney Critic’s Case Against Obama
Mitt Romney is a deeply flawed candidate, but that doesn’t mean the President is any better.
Report: U.S. Knew Benghazi Attack Was Terrorism Within 24 Hours
The Administration’s decision to stick with the meme that the Benghazi attack was about a movie becomes more puzzling.
Bipartisan Insanity on Iran
My latest for The National Interest, “Insanity on the Iran Question,” posted last evening.
