Year: 2007

Whether it’s because of the war in Iraq, Bush Dementia Syndrome, or just general foolishness, the Left is sinking deeper and deeper into an abyss of crazy on the foreign policy front. For example, take Dennis Kucinich, a sitting Congressman who’s running for President. He went on TV — in SYRIA!!!! — a hostile foreign […]

One of the most common complaints heard from conservatives today is that Republicans in Congress don’t fight back. Instead, they just let the Democrats run right over them. Well, if you’re looking for evidence that the GOP is sick and tired of being used as doormats, then just look at the reaction from Republicans in […]

We’re six years out from 9/11 and rather than try to reinvent the wheel, I thought I’d go back and post some of my favorite 9/11 related posts. Comments From 9/11 — As They Happened An Ode To America Proving The 9/11 Conspiracists Wrong Sept 11th Related Quotes, The First 10 Days I Didn’t Forget […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Zombietime: 9/11 truth march and power to the peaceful festival (w/ lots of pics) The Washington Examiner: The sleazy tactics of George Soros Celeb Slam: Christina Ricci has a wardrobe malfunction Thomas Sowell: Sometimes I feel as if I must be one […]

Later today, from 4:05 — 4:30 PM EST, I’m going to be on the Jaz McKay show talking about 9/11 conspiracy theories. Click on Stickam in the left corner to listen to the show.

Nuance. So is Osama bin Laden truly “evil?” Most people who lost family members at the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 would probably consider him to be evil. Was President Ronald Reagan evil? Most residents of Beirut who lost family members when the USS New Jersey rained 2,700 pound Mark 7 shells on residential neighborhoods […]

My latest Townhall column, 9 Members of Congress Who Should Resign Right After Larry Craig, finished #3 for the week just behind two Thomas Sowell columns and ahead of people like Dennis Prager, John Stossel, Ann Coulter, & Dick Morris. That’s not too bad for a poor, country blogger…

…but if its an aide to a Democratic governor? Different story: SPRINGFIELD — A high-ranking official in Gov. Blagojevich’s office spent nearly two years in a federal prison for refusing to aid a government terrorism probe into a series of bombings in Chicago and New York City. Steven Guerra, Blagojevich’s $120,000-a-year deputy chief of staff […]

Rick Warren’s, The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For has sold more than 30 million copies world wide and I thought it was time that I gave it a read. Long story short: it was a fantastic, truly wonderful book that lived up to its advanced billing. If you’re a Christian […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Mark Steyn: No terrorism, just war? Cracked: Not exactly a stretch: The easiest acting roles ever Celeb Slam: Rachael Ray wears a surprisingly revealing dress. Listaholic: 12 of the most horrifying torture devices in history Ace of Spades HQ: “You Are Not […]

Back on July 25th, I wrote a post called, “David Petraeus Must Be Destroyed.” Here’s the post, almost in its entirety, “All I can say is that Petraeus better get ready, because the Left is going to do everything in their power to destroy his reputation and his life. They’re going to slander him, they’re […]

The Democrats just participated in a Spanish language debate, Democrats condemned divisive immigration rhetoric and promoted issues important to Hispanics during a televised debate last night on a leading Spanish-language network. The debate, in which the presidential candidates’ remarks were translated live from English, was billed as a historic first and provided the candidates an […]

Before the 2006 elections, Democrats complained about earmarks and said they’d clean things up when they were in charge. So, what are they actually doing? Writing an “ethics” bill to jam pork through over the protests of fiscal conservatives like Tom Coburn & Jim DeMint. Via Robert Novak, The final version of the widely celebrated […]

You’ve likely seen this already, but here’s James Abourezk, former US Senator (D-SD), in an almost unbelievable appearance on Hizballah’s Al-Manar TV. MEMRI TV: Former U.S. senator James Abourezk to Hizbullah TV: The Arabs who were involved in 9/11 cooperated with the Zionists. Alan Dershowitz is a real snake. I Watch Al-Manar TV in the […]

New York Times reporter Mike McIntyre has gotten access to one month’s financial records for Norman Hsu. The records show that Components Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. Hsu that has no obvious business purpose and appears to exist only on paper, has paid a total of more than $100,000 to at least nine people […]

RWN returns on Monday. Until then, enjoy the links below, consider this to be an open thread, and have a great week-end! Ex-ACLU Chief Gets Seven Years For Child Porn Wizbang Screw Loose Change Dean’s World Tigerhawk mountaineer musings Network for Good The American Princess Front Page Magazine The Exciting World of South Korean Protests

Even as Hillary fundraiser Norman Hsu is drawing national attention for being captured after going on the run, another sleazy Democrat is stepping up to raise money for the Clinton campaign. His name? Raul Martinez. Hillary will be attending a fund raiser at Martinez’s home, “I’m pretty sure we’re going to work something out,” said […]

Question: “I live in California and I am literally watching my state being over run with (illegal) immigrants from Mexico. I simultaneously enjoy seeing my state government siphon more money from my salary to help pay for services directed at eventually “purchasing” the future votes of these same illegal immigrants. I know Thompson has said […]

Question: So about this story: “UNION TWP. – Brenda Nesselroad-Slaby won’t be charged in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Cecilia Slaby, who was left in a car for eight hours amid searing heat Aug. 23, the Clermont County prosecutor said Tuesday. Nesselroad-Slaby, 40, forgot that she had left the sleeping girl strapped in a […]

Question: “Do you have any thoughts regarding the future of the Fair Tax movement, or any of the other campaigns to get rid of income tax?” — sabiticus Answer: Here’s the primary thing that people need to keep in mind about a national income tax, flat tax, or the fair tax, right now… Small steps. […]

Question: “Seriously though, let’s assume the Democrats win the 2008 presidential election. It is quite obvious they will do little to seal the border. How will your party handle the growing Hispanic population that votes overwhelmingly Democrat?” — gayunemployedmexican Answer: Hispanics don’t vote in a monolithic block and culturally, they tend to have more in […]

Question: “I’m sure you’ve heard the proposed 3-state “solution” to Iraq, in which the country would be separated into three autonomous nations: Shia, Sunni and Kurdish. Do you think that this idea is actually feasible? Do you see any possible parallels between this action and the division of Yugoslavia after the fall of the USSR?” […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Suitably Flip: Abramhoff vs. Hsu (Great graphic) Rightwing Nuthouse: Michelle Malkin’s critics: appalling incivility The Superficial: Lauren Conrad hits the beach in a bikini. You can check out all those links and more by clicking here. Don’t forget to bookmark RWN’s companion […]

There has been a lot of talk about Larry Craig’s on again/off again decision to resign from Congress. Like most Republicans, I’m of the opinion that Craig should resign, but wouldn’t it be great if he could take a few people with him? Like who? Glad you asked! For starters, here are a few honorable […]

Here are the final five questions from RWN’s readers that I chose to send over to the Fred Thompson campaign. “As someone with a genetic neurological disease, my healthcare is very important to me. I know many are advocating a single-payer/socialized system as the solution to our national healthcare problems or rising costs. I do […]

Here are the results of the, “Who’s your favorite Republican Congressman?” poll that ran on Right Wing News yesterday, Duncan Hunter: 30% Tom Tancredo: 20% Other: 9% Mike Pence: 7% Peter King: 5% John Boehner: 5% Jeff Flake: 4% Marsha Blackburn: 4% John Shadegg: 3% James Sensenbrenner: 3% Roy Blunt: 2% Jeb Hensarling: 2% Jack […]

Today is Q&A Friday #73 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, it […]

Senator Larry Craig is caught playing footsies with an undercover police officer in a public restroom, but that’s not what has progressives in an outrage. The Taliban of tolerance are angry the Idaho senator doesn’t support same-sex marriage. According to gay activists, if you’re willing to get physical before you flush, you should also be […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Blonde Sagacity: 17 ways to be a good liberal. Hollywood Tuna: Pam Anderson hits the beach in a bikini. Ann Coulter: Cruising while Republican. You can check out all those links and more by clicking here. Don’t forget to bookmark RWN’s companion […]

* All in all, Fox put on the best debate yet. There were lots of tough, relevant questions and this was the first debate that really ran the top tier candidates through the ringer on immigration. * There was one minor complaint I had though: Fox started out by essentially inviting the other candidates to […]