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My wife had a very interesting observation last night.  I was trying to explain why government mandates don’t work, and she said, “So Democrats are all about sticks, and Republicans are all about carrots.”  It’s a remarkable insight from a foreigner, and probably more... »

Almost five years ago, on June 28, 2005, four Navy SEALs were tasked with killing or capturing a Taliban leader, Ahmad Shah (also known as Mohammad Ismail or  “Sharmak”) in the mountainous Hindu-Kush region of Afghanistan. The counter-insurgency operation was named Operation Red Wing.... »

Investors Business Daily has a great review of the 20 ways in which ObamaCare will take away your freedom. Most of the changes involve the new Democratic paternalism: we know better than the free market. Funny, the Democrats thought the same thing about credit... »

Following the shooting of six faculty members at the University of Alabama, concerned citizen groups are calling for increased monitoring of faculty and teachers groups, as well as far-left extremist groups who support Obama.  “These far-left extremists must be monitored–we cannot afford another Amy... »

The Daily Danet has obtained the Obama administration’s Top Secret policy to deal with Iran’s continuing belligerence and apparent unending quest for a nuclear weapon. The strategy, which is set out in escalating stages in response to Iran’s continued defiance, is already at Obama... »

The FBI has obtained excerpts from the email inbox of “suspected” Christmas bomber, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab.  Mutallab’s email address, [email protected], was obtained through an international investigation conducted by the FBI, Nigerian police and Dutch authorities. To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: An interesting busniess... »

Steny Hoyer (and I am sure others will follow) has claimed that the ‘General Welfare’ allows Congress to force Americans to buy healthcare insurance. He is clearly wrong, as one of my favorite law professors, Professor Shea used to say, Congress cannot legislate for... »

I have not written about my pet peeve, Global Warming™ in quite a while.  This is mostly because I do not feel the need to continue to waste my breath either preaching to the choir or shouting over the protestations of the obstinately ignorant. ... »

When running for the office he so obviously coveted and now holds, the untested community organizer promised that when it came to troop decisions in Iraq and Afghanistan, he would take the counsel of his Generals.  Knowing that General McChrystal had built a career... »