Year: 2005

The invaluable Walter Williams has a few facts about our health care here in the United States that you may not be aware of…. “The recently published “Miracle Cure,” by Sally Pipes, president of the San Francisco-based Pacific Research Institute, exposes health-care myths while explaining why the sometimes-touted Canadian style health care isn’t the answer. […]

Many people have taken notice of the fact that Democrats running for national office — like John Kerry — often end up defining themselves as “unrepublicans.” In other words, they spend most of their time talking about why they oppose Republican policies, instead of trying to get elected based on what they believe in. There’s […]

Promises Fresh Approach to Defeat as DNC Head Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean today announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, proclaiming, “It is time for the Democrats to pass the torch to a new generation of losers.” Mr. Dean made his announcement in Burlington, Vermont to a crowd of supporters […]

Liberals often accuse conservatives of “seeing things in black and white” and being unable to comprehend that everything is actually a wondrous shade of grey. That’s a fair point. Conservatives are often willing to take a stand and say “That’s right and that’s wrong” even as liberals are just starting a long diatribe about nuances […]

What do rank-and-file Democrats fear? What do they think is a threat to them? An article in the Seattle Weekly, written by a Democrat who participated in the hand recounts that ended up “finding” votes for the Democrat gubnernatorial candidate, gives us a few clues. Contrary to my usual stance, I do not recommend that […]

One of the things I think the Democrats have gotten away with for too long is their association with that demented, anti-semitic, nutball Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam. Despite the fact the NOI is a wacko, racialist cult that believes (I kid you not) that white people were genetically engineered by an evil […]

Here’s my view of using “torture” in a nutshelll… 1) A state of war needs to exist as a precursor. 2) The Constitution forbids cruel and unusual punishment, so even if we’re talking about someone like John Walker Lindh who has switched sides, “torture” isn’t an option for American citizens. 3) You have to consider […]

Although to be frank, I thought it was entirely possible that Dino Rossi had been cheated out of his governorship in Washington State by a Democratic county that kept “finding” votes, and finally put the Democrat, Christine Gregoire, ahead on the third manual recount, I was not initially in favor of his fighting it in […]

While CBS News anchor Dan Rather will be permitted to retire on schedule in March, today’s release of a 224-page report on the so-called “memogate” scandal sparked Congressional Democrats to call on President Bush to fire Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. CBS responded to the results of its internal investigation by firing four producers, but taking […]

Sometimes when you’re talking about liberals, it can be hard to figure out where the spin stops and where the things they really believe begin. For instance, how many times have you heard liberals say, in some form or fashion, that Democrats keep losing elections because Republicans are vicious, steely-eyed, political gunslingers while the Dems […]

Given that “torture” is in the news, it might be interesting to see what you thought about an intriguing, “torture related” ethical dilemma…and we’re not talking silly stuff like putting an Israeli flag over someone’s head or sleep deprivation, we’re talking real torture. The situation is based on something that happened in last night’s episode […]

Some of you may be wondering, “Hey, why hasn’t Hawkins weighed on in on the Memogate report”? I’ll tell you why: The speed of the blogosphere has made the report anti-climactic. If you regularly read RWN, Power Line, RatherBiased, Little Green Footballs, INDC Journal, & Instapundit and the plethora of other blogs that covered the […]

Never have so many opined at such great length to so little effect… Reading about Social Security reform this weekend, my tortured brain finally exploded. Depending on who is blathering at the moment: 1. There is no Social Security crisis. 2. The End Is Near: bend over and kiss your tuckus goodbye. 3. Social Security […]

Even as Tribune Media Services announced it had dropped columnist Armstrong Williams after he admitted receiving $241,000 from the Department of Education to promote ‘No Child Left Behind’, new allegations surfaced today that the Bush administration may have paid Michael Moore to oppose the president’s reelection. Mr. Moore and the White House both deny the […]

I was delighted to get an opportunity to do a 2nd interview with one of the most brilliant and insightful columnists in the business, Victor Davis Hanson. Many of you have read his books & regularly read his columns at National Review, and I hope you enjoy this interview as well. You can read the […]

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That’s it for Q&A Friday #9 folks! Thanks for all the great questions. Have a nice week-end and get ready for another big interview (my second interview with this person) that I’ll be releasing on Monday. Make sure to tune in and check it out…

Question: “What do you think is the probable solution to Iran’s nuclear problem (i.e. Israel a la Osiraq? or Iraq-style invasion?)?” — DBO Answer: My guess is that the Europeans and Bush administration (through back channels) are going to continue negotiating fruitlessly with the Iranians for a period of time. Then eventually, when Iran is […]

I find this to be bizarre… “Seeking to build support among black families for its education reform law, the Bush administration paid a prominent black pundit $240,000 to promote the law on his nationally syndicated television show and to urge other black journalists to do the same. The campaign, part of an effort to promote […]

Question: “After reading about Newdow’s new anti-religious lawsuit plans I was inspired (not religiously so) with this question… Does the establishment clause actually imply a separation of church and state or is the left yet again trying to trample the Constitution?” — Silverback Answer: The “separation of church and state,” as it’s interpreted today, is […]

Question: “Any preliminary thoughts on Mahmoud Abbas, the next leader of the Palestinian movement?” — Schroman2002 Answer: A lot of people are excited because he’s a new face, but quite frankly, I’m deeply skeptical that he is going to be willing and/or able to accomplish much. If Abbas wants real peace between the Israelis and […]

Nine times out of ten, I agree with Michelle Malkin, but I have to disagree with her stance on letting Kid Rock play the Republican inauguration. Here’s what Michelle had to say about the groups protesting Kid Rock playing inauguration, “I applaud them. Some “South Park conservative-” types are ridiculing the protesters. “Lighten up,” they […]

Question: “What do you think might happen to the libertarian party? Will it become the 3rd major political party, replace either the democratic or republican party, or just stay as a small percentage of americans?” — GoodOleBillyC Answer: First off, there are plenty of smart, politically savvy Libertarians. However, history says that the Libertarian Party […]

Question: “What are your thoughts on secession? Are the states themselves sovereign, or did they become slaves to the federal government when they ratified the constitution?” — Goose Answer: I know there may be a few Libertarians who disagree, but this question was answered to my — and most people’s — satisfaction by the Civil […]

Question: “Do you do this full-time? If you do it in your part time, how do you manage? By the time I get home from work, watch two episodes of the Simpsons, massage my wife’s feet, and do my homework, I have little energy for such endeavors.” — IlliniGuy Answer: I have a full time […]

Today will be Q&A Friday #9 at RWN. So, if there’s a subject you’ve been wanting me to tackle or an issue you want to hear my opinion on, just ask your question in the comments section. Your question can be about politics, ideology, history, blogging, RWN, from a liberal, conservative, or libertarian perspective, heck […]

Question: “Have you ever been left wing?” — Chairman_Mao Answer: No, I’ve never been a liberal. I was apolitical in high school, but had great interest in learning more about politics when I arrived at college. As I started learning more about the body politic, I was looking for what I thought were practical solutions […]

Question: “How do you think this country/the world will remember George W. Bush and his Administration? Will he be criticized in history books or celebrated?” — Rooster349 Answer: It’s impossible to give a complete answer to this question not only because Bush’s term hasn’t been completed yet, but because oftentimes events that happen AFTER a […]

Oliver Stone is whining again because his movie “Alexander” stunk it up at the box office. Rather than put the onus on himself for making a film that has gotten horrible reviews, Stone not only denounces, “American critics and audiences, saying they had focused solely on the issue of homosexuality,” he suggests that President Bush […]

— It looks like Crossfire is history which I can’t say saddens me in the least. The less political shows that feature a bunch of people shouting at each other, the better as far as I’m concerned. — Alberto Gonzales is the latest conservative minority to be targeted by Democrats for silly reasons and Linda […]