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Tag Archives: Domestic Politics
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Dilbert
Posted in Domestic Politics, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged bailout, Dilbert, Domestic Politics
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BOHICA
There’s a lot that can be said about the “stimulus bill” winding it’s way through our legislative process, but nothing compares with just seeing what’s in the bill. McQ over at QandO does a good job of breaking it down … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged crap sandwich, Domestic Politics, Economics, stimulus bill
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Priority of the Estate
Andrew Cochran reports that some media organizations he’s familiar with have reassigned terrorism specialists to investigate Sarah Palin. Andrew sees this as part of a long-term decline of media interest in the threat of transnational terrorism and US counterterrorism policy, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged Andrew Cochran, counter-terrorism, Domestic Politics, journalists, Media, msm, Pamela Geller, Satah Palin, specialists, Terrorism, transnational
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The Dinosaur, The Dodo
And now? The end of the mainstream media as we know it. Edwards, 55, now admits that he had an affair with Hunter, now 44,in 2006, but denies that he is the father of the child she had in February. … Continue reading
Priorities
Money in a freezer. Sex scandals on either side of the aisle. Cozy relations with developers, lobbyists and businessmen. Someone call the Ethics Committee! Done. Here’s why. No wonder it’s difficult to find almost any profession with ratings lower than … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged congress, Domestic Politics, ethics, Harry Reid, lobbyists, obstetrics, Ted Stevens, Tom Coburn
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Saakashvili has a Future
Last night Joshua argued that Saakashvili, having quite obviously failed to recapture his renegade territories, is certain to be finished one way or the other. Either overthrown by the Russian army, or by the Georgian people at the ballot box. … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lee's Page
Tagged ballot box, democracy, Domestic Politics, Georgia, Joshua Foust, nationalism, Russia, Russian Army, Saakashvili, United States, war
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Elect Phil Gramm!
From an interview by Stephen Moore (HT: GR): So what if a President Barack Obama were to impose 50% or 60% tax rates on these CEOs and other big earners? Mr. Gramm pounces: “When you help a company raise capital, … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Election 2008, MichaelW's Page
Tagged capitalism, Domestic Politics, Economics, economy, Election 2008, John McCain, Phil Gramm
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Bumper Sticker Politics
According to social psychologist William Szlemko, people who adorn their cars with bumper stickers are far more likely to engage in road rage. Seems like a perfectly sensible conclusion to me. Anyone who would in effect vandalize their own car … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged blog, bumper stickers, cars, Domestic Politics, social psychology, vandalism, Washington Post, William Szlemko
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Breaking: Tim Russert Dies Of Heart Attack
R.I.P. Tim Russert: Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after being stricken at the bureau, NBC News said Friday. He was 58. Russert was recording voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet the … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Media, MichaelW's Page
Tagged Domestic Politics, journalism, Media, MSNBC, Tim Russert
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Restructure State to Save It
Cross-posted from Registan.net, your one-stop shop for news and analysis of going on in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Thirteen months ago, I noted the problems caused by the U.S. State Department having dramatically different divisions than the military COCOMs. … Continue reading
Posted in Developmental economics, Foreign affairs
Tagged Domestic Politics, government, policy, State, US
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On The Man of System
The Man of System…is apt to be very wise in his own conceit; and is often so enamoured with the supposed beauty of his own ideal plan of government, that he cannot suffer the smallest deviation from any part of … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Lance's Page
Tagged Adam Smith, Domestic Politics, legislature, quotes, Theory of Moral Sentiments
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Obama’s Demographic Conquest
photo: Talatu-Carmen Tony Harnden: “Initially, it was said just young people voted for Obama. Then it was young people and affluent white. Then it was young people, affluent whites and black people. Then it was young people, affluent whites, black … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged Asian-American, black, Catholics, demographics, Domestic Politics, female, Hillary, Hispanics, male, Maryland, Obama, Race, seniors, Tony Harben, white
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“You grew up in freedom, and you can spit on freedom, because you don’t know what it is not to have it.”
For your viewing pleasure, watch Ayaan Hirsi Ali effortlessly dismantle the typical leftist tropes thrown at her in an interview with Avi Lewis (Naomi Klein’s husband). The quote serving as the title comes across as venomously pointed when read, but … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page, Philosophy, social science
Tagged America, Avi Lewis, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, democracy, Domestic Politics, freedom, islam, Netherlands, On The Map, Somalia
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You Get What You Pay For
(Cross posted at What if?) Did Rudy lose because the purportedly “ruthless” candidate was too nice? Most critical in the closing days of the contest, when he desperately needed to reinsert himself into the narrative, was Giuliani’s inexplicable refusal … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Peg's Page, Society
Tagged Domestic Politics, Election 2008, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
Echoing a wonderful discussion we had in the fall of 2006 on the nature of Fascism (see here, here and here) Jonah Goldberg writes a book which bristles at the use of the term by the contemporary left. I would … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Domestic Politics, History, Lance's Page
Tagged capitalism, Domestic Politics, fascism, FDR, Germany, History, Hitler, Italy, left, liberalism, Mussolini, National Socialism, right, Roosevelt, socialism
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