Outside the Beltway

The Navy has fired fourteen skippers this year. Eleven of those were for personal misconduct.

There isn’t much doubt that China is manipulating its currency for competitive advantage. What can be done about it?

According to Paul Krugman’s latest column, the massive destruction of World War Two was actually good for the U.S. economy. Sadly, there are people who consider him an expert.

Four news items and articles about China that have caught my eye.

The only reasons Michael Kinsley can conjure for opposing the Park51 project are bigotry and political opportunism. Unless you’re a really smart columnist.

American Conservatism has changed significantly since the days of William F. Buckley Jr. One former National Review editor says that it’s changed for the worse.

General Motors, and Barack Obama, are betting the future on a car that may be nothing more than an electric lemon.

The US standard of living is not only growing but its lead over Europe and Japan is growing.

Will a debate over foreign policy tear apart the GOP ? Probably not.

The Iroquois lacrosse team has been caught in a classic Catch-22. The U.S. government won’t recognize their passports and they won’t use U.S. passports as a matter of principle.

France’s Christophe Lemaitre became the first white man to run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds when he clocked 9.98 on Friday. Untold blacks have done it since 1968.

Parenting is hard work and kids are a giant pain. Is it worth it?

Another depressing poll demonstrating American historical ignorance.

Africans are rallying around the Ghanaian World Cup team, putting aside stark differences. Should we be surprised?