My NewsReal colleague Michelle Horstman has penned a fine post espousing an even finer sentiment: that the Irish should serve as a great example to other ethnic newcomers; despite breathtaking, backbreaking hardship, they eventually embraced the American melting-pot model and assimilated into the broader culture, without losing their distinctive cultural and religious traditions.
The Irish also [...]
No Irish Need Invent Urban Legends About ‘No Irish Need Apply’ Signs
March 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Commentary: George Will Knocks it Out of the Park
February 22, 2010 By 6 Comments
by Peter Wehner The Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) gathering this weekend included some odd moments, some odd speakers, and some odd outcomes. But it also included some fine moments and impressive speeches — especially one fantastic address by columnist George Will. In his remarks, Will laid out the fundamental difference between conservatism and modern-day [...]
Everything I Now Need to Know About Sarah Palin, I Learned From Aristotle
February 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In spite of all I admired and wrote in support of Governor Sarah Palin, I cannot claim intellectual honesty if I try to justify her profoundly disturbing endorsement of Dr. Rand Paul.
It is one thing to vote for a flawed candidate opposing one who is worse. It is another thing altogether to place immense credibility [...]
Ann Coulter Thinks Bill Clinton Is More Embarrassing Than Jimmy Carter
January 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Really? Nobody is more embarrassing than Jimmy Carter.
On Sunday’s Geraldo at Large host Kimberly Guilfoyle tried to discuss Rush Limbaugh’s statements about Haiti with guests Ann Coulter and Kirsten Powers, but Coulter wanted to rant about Bill Clinton so badly that she chose to drag Jimmy Carter into it.
Ann Coulter completely disregarded Kimberly Guilfoyle’s question [...]
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The New York Times Favors Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants
January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The New York Times’ lead editorial today urges amnesty for the approximately 12 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States – or as the Times calls them, “the undocumented underclass.” It does not use the word “amnesty,” of course. But how else would one define a program the Times supports that:
legalizes immigrants who [...]
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Bring Back Profiling And Leave The Rest Of Us Alone
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In a flip-flop worthy of John Kerry (I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it), Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told airline passengers that the security system was working just fine before conceding that there was a major break down in the system on Christmas Day. But for a bungling terrorist [...]
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On the Brink of Disaster – by Jacob Laksin
December 24, 2009 By 119 Comments
Obamacare – and a government takeover of health care – moves toward final passage in the Senate.
How Obamacare Will Hurt Young People – by Dick Morris
December 21, 2009 By 24 Comments
Under 30? Get ready to pay.
Kill Bill, Vol. 1: Meltdown with Keith Olbermann Part 21
December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wednesday night, Keith Olbermann delivered “as promised” (to the one half of one percent of the nation that was no doubt breathlessly awaiting) his verdict on the Democrat health “reform” as it currently is constituted.
It was So Important, that Keith dubbed it the Number One Story of the Day. This is interesting, as the intro [...]
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Dean urges defeat of emerging health care bill – AP
December 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean argued Wednesday that the health care overhaul bill taking shape in the Senate further empowers private insurers at the expense of consumer choice.”You will be forced to buy insurance. If you don’t, you’ll pay a fine,” said Dean, a physician. “It’s an insurance company bailout.” Interviewed on ABC’s “Good [...]
