This critique of Trump from a conservative—and anti-immigration—point of view was published in Conservative Review, a venue edited by lawyer and conservative talk show host Mark Levin. Levin is an influential conservative thinker, who four years ago disapproved of Trump, … Continue reading →
The good news: four Americans imprisoned in Iran appear to be on their way to returning home. A fifth apparently is being released as well, in a separate deal of some sort. The bad news: seven Iranians held in the … Continue reading →
It’s really been fascinating to see the way Trump and the MSM has handled the Cruz-birther issue, as well as how the blogosphere has reacted. I see the questions everywhere—which is exactly what Trump and his forces want. The way … Continue reading →
Today, right on schedule, it’s being reported that a Texas attorney has filed a suit alleging that the question involved in the Cruz birther controversy—the definition of “natural born citizen” as it relates to eligibility to run for president—“must be … Continue reading →
Last night reminded me how much I hate debates. Hate, hate, hate. It’s not really a subset of the fact that I hate political speeches. Speeches are different; they tend to be a big snooze unless the person is Churchill … Continue reading →
Richard Saunders asks why Carly Fiorina has failed to catch on: Carly seems to me to be the only candidate who has given any thought as to what the next President should DO, beyond repealing all of Onederboy’s executive actions … Continue reading →
I’ll be watching, at least that’s the plan. Every now and then I might even write something. You can, too. 9:30 PM: Boy, did Cruz just give a good answer on the birther issue. And Trump’s response is incredibly petty, … Continue reading →
Lots of news, no time to cover all of it, so here’s a roundup of recommended articles: Hinderaker on Iran humiliating the US. Singing kumbaya for ISIS. Indonesia has now become a target for ISIS, which is making sure we … Continue reading →
I think it’s great that Sanders is giving Clinton a run for her money. It couldn’t happen to a nicer or more deserving woman. However, it’s one of those “be careful what you wish for” things. I think this country … Continue reading →
And then there were seven on tonight’s debate stage. Seven is still way too many. What on earth is Kasich doing there, except as a foil to annoy us? If you look at national polls, the reason is not apparent; … Continue reading →
Are they calling in all the cool British guys in the arts, aged 69? I certainly hope not. But first David Bowie, and now Alan Rickman, have died at age 69 of cancer: Alan Rickman, one of the best-loved and … Continue reading →
I went along with family to see the new Star Wars movie over the holidays. I’m probably not the best person to talk to about it, since I’ve been lukewarm (hmmm; a pun?) about the entire franchise since the very … Continue reading →