Apr
14
It wasn’t just Stupak
April 14, 2010 | 1 Comment
Ramesh Ponnuru posts a very interesting email noting the fact that Bart Supak wasn’t the only pro-life Democrat who betrayed the cause. Even if they are in relatively safe districts I think the story needs to be told about how Oberstar, Kildee, and Doyle were the true traitors to the pro-life position. Stupak gets all [...]
Mar
26
The extremism of opposition
March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
It’s always helpful when you’re pressed for time when someone expresses pretty perfectly what you wanted to say, so dittos and kudos to TSL. I will simply add that I can’t recall a victorious party that has just passed a major piece of legislation be so whiny in the immediate aftermath. I think it’s time [...]
Mar
24
The political perils of campaigning on repeal
March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
While I think it would be absolute folly for the Republicans not to run on a platform of repealing the health care reform legislation, it does carry with it some risks should the GOP attain a majority in either House. Obviously there is no chance that this bill will be repealed while Obama is still [...]
Mar
23
America in Decline
March 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
Looking for a pick me up this morning? Then you probably better skip this Mark Steyn column. If you are looking for a sobering account of where we are headed, then it is an absolute must read.
Mar
22
Great minds
March 22, 2010 | 1 Comment
Ramesh Ponnuru has a take on the passage of the health care coverage “reform” bill last night, and his second point is one that definitely crossed my mind earlier. Two Other Losers From Last Night The credibility of the left-wing Democrats: All that posturing about the non-negotiability of the public option was for show. So [...]
Mar
12
Welcome to bizarro world
March 12, 2010 | Comments Off
Tom Toles is the in-house editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post. He is evidently confused about what is happening in the news, if this cartoon is any indication. Toles is not exactly the sharpest tack, but this is pretty dumb even by his low standards. Then again, forcing through a piece of legislation that more [...]