And now for a change of pace. I’ve written before about the many failed plots to assassinate Hitler—the most famous, of course, being that led by Claus von Stauffenberg, with which you’re almost certainly familiar. Here’s a different perspective on … Continue reading →
George McGovern, the man Nixon trounced in 1972, has died at the age of 90. McGovern was the first presidential candidate I ever voted for. Yes, he was a liberal, but of the more old-fashioned kind, without nastiness and with … Continue reading →
Here’s a great moment from Reagan (hat tip: Dr. Sanity). The speech was given in 1961, over fifty years ago. But his words seem all too prescient, considering what’s going on today:
Continue reading →Obama is trying to lower expectations about his upcoming performance in the debates: “Governor Romney – he’s a good debater,” said the president. “I’m just okay.”… “[Obama] has had less time to prepare than we anticipated,” said [Obama campaign press … Continue reading →
…stay classy.
Continue reading →Now it’s being reported by William Jacobsen at Legal Insurrection that one or two minutes of the Romney 47% tape is missing, and that the missing portion occurs close to the time of the controversial part where he’s speaking about … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, America didn’t heed it: [Hat tip: commenter “beverly.”]
Continue reading →Audacious bot who just wants to share the love—and the French Revolution: Simply a smiling visitor here to share the love. btw outstanding design . “Audacity, more audacity and always audacity.” by Georges Jacques Danton And by the way, Danton … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter “Teri Pittman.”] I have no idea whether the facts as related in this Reuter’s article are true. I’m a bit suspicious because (1) there have been so many different sources on the embassy story, each with a … Continue reading →
I keep reading references to the last time a US ambassador was killed: 1979. But nothing about who it was. So let me fill that gap. The man was Adolph Dubs, then-ambassador to Afghanistan (no surprise there, right?). Here’s what … Continue reading →
I’ve got a new article up at PJ entitled “Reagan’s children: new Republican leaders hail from blue states.” Enjoy.
Continue reading →There were a lot of good speakers last night. I didn’t watch them all, but Artur Davis and Mia Love especially impressed me—Davis because he’s a changer, and Love because she showed that a demographic which usually goes Democratic (young … Continue reading →