Year: 2008

“Call me wacky, but hurray for the tiger that killed the kid who was… taunting him. Now, I know this is not right… but let’s hear it for the wild… I loathe zoos. I’m still cheering the fact that some stingray whacked that Aussie pain in the *(ss Steve Irwin.” — Air America Radio talker […]

If you’re so inclined, how about suggesting some of the most annoying people on the right for 2007? That list should be out this week and I’d hate to miss anyone. PS: Here’s the entry for the guy who was in the #1 slot on last year’s list, 1) John McCain: The #1 Republican advocate […]

The crisis: FERNLEY — Jesus Rodriguez was jolted awake early Saturday by his wife, who told him the street outside their house was filling with water. “Flooding in the desert? I never thought it could happen here,” Rodriguez said. “I thought she was crazy.” But within 20 minutes, the construction worker, his wife and their […]

I opted to watch the two wildcard playoff games last night, but thankfully Michelle Malkin liveblogged both the Dem and Republican debates that were held in New Hampshire yesterday evening, just three days before the New Hampshire primaries. To get a good feel for what happened at both debates, make sure to visit those two […]

Every four years, America takes personal stock and rechecks the direction of the country. Americans look at themselves, they look at their family, friends and neighbors, they look at society and they look at the world. What they see usually isn’t good. Since George Washington took office until now, America has looked like an unmitigated […]

The definitive voice on the inevitable Bush / Cheney impeachment must be that of George McGovern, who writes “Why I Believe Bush Must Go” in the Washington Post. Via The Corner. Does being the worst-ever-loser in a Presidential election give you a free spot in the Post for life? McGovern adds nothing new here, not […]

The most ludicrous moment of last night’s Democratic debate (and there were many of them) took place when all 4 of the candidates went out of their way to deny the surge had done any good, or if it had, to claim it was because of the Democrats. Barack Obama, who explained his version of […]

Seriously, why do liberals/progressive/surrender monkeys love to trot out their failures to assail the Bush Administration? Jimmy Carter, one of the worst presidents ever. The country was so bad under him that people actually came up with the “Misery Index.” Mike Dukakis. Gary Hart. Al Gore. And, now, in the Washington Post (go figure!), George […]

When you have 4 candidates on the stage, all of whom essentially have almost exactly the same position on every issue, it makes for a debate that sounds about like this exchange from Futurama, John Jackson: “It’s time someone had the courage to stand up and say: I’m against those things that everybody hates.” Jack […]

Summary: It was a different format, which I liked, but the debate was kind of slow overall. 6) Ron Paul (Loser): Sounded horrendous, as always, on foreign policy and perhaps more surprisingly, couldn’t even come across well on illegal immigration, where he probably has the best record of anyone on the stage. There wasn’t a […]

Jonathan Adler mentions the rumors fueled by the anti-Fred Politico on the eve of the Iowa primary that he would quit and endorse McCain if he showed poorly there. Fred supporters doubted and fought the rumors and Fred officials denied it. Robert Novak reports the rumors have been traced to the Romney camp. Published reports […]

The Ron Paulians must have whined and protested loudly! The Manchester Union Leader reports: UnionLeader.com has learned that the New Hampshire Republican Party has quit as a co-sponsor of tomorrow night’s nationally televised GOP forum on FOX News. The event had become controversial when FOX refused to include Ron Paul. In a press release, state […]

So you’re, like us, kind of angry that your favorite candidate was defeated last night, right? Its almost impossible not to be angry unless you were a supporter of Obama, or of Mike Huckabee, in which case you probably aren’t reading this because you’re, in any way, “like us.” But back to the point. If […]

Hillary Clinton has trouble competing in states where she has to run against other Democrats, which is, of course, most of them. But what about a state where she and Dennis Kucinich are the only two on the ballot, where none of the other candidates have even set foot to campaign, and where the governor […]

Is it Hsu all over again for the Democrats? AUSTIN (AP) – Authorities raided the offices of an influential Democratic donor on Friday, prompting accusations by the donor’s attorneys that the raid was politically motivated. The state attorney general’s office said it was assisting the Nueces County district attorney in the criminal investigation of Mauricio […]

Yes, folks, the saga continues up here, with Mark Steyn and our oldest magazine forced to face three “Human Rights” Commissions, charged with “Islamophobia”. The only upside to this farce, which has made Canada (deservedly) an international laughing stock, is the scintillating prose we’ve been treated to, as the nation’s finest (conservative) writers take Steyn’s […]

Here’s the Right Wing News week-end guest blogger line-up this week-end. Saturday ——– Rob Port from Say Anything EM Zanotti from The American Princess and The Corner Kathy Shaidle Five Feet Of Fury Cassy Fiano, who also blogs at Wizbang Gina Cobb John Stephenson from Stop The ACLU Sunday ——- Ron Coleman from Likelihood of […]

10) digitalfuntown: Ron Paul Rap (YouTube views: 23,159) This may be the single most unintentionally funny political video of all-time. 9) Tom Tancredo: Tancredo on Senate Immigration Proposal (YouTube views: 5,532) This video didn’t get the attention that the others did, but this one stuck with me because it’s such a brilliant use of web […]

* Fear Of Offending Anyone: Because politicians are always thinking about the next election instead of actually serving the people who put them into office, they’re terrified of actually doing anything that might offend someone. In today’s society, where whole organizations full of people make a living by pretending to be perpetually offended — what […]

“If Biden and Dodd Depart, How Long Can Richardson Stick Around? Lamest spin of the night: “We made it to the final four.” — Bill Richardson. Final results: Senator Barack Obama: 37.58% Senator John Edwards: 29.75% Senator Hillary Clinton: 29.47% Governor Bill Richardson: 2.11% I’m reminded of the Sesame Street song: One of these things […]

“Wyoming Republicans will use their standard process Saturday to select delegates to the national GOP convention – but with a few twists. For example, most delegates will probably make it known up front which candidates they support, as that will be an important criteria for votes. Republicans will also want to select those who can […]

After all the talk, all the ads, and all the hours spent in Iowa diners, it was finally game on in the Cornhusker last night. Here’s how it broke down, Incidentally, my predictions from yesterday were pretty close, although Fred did a little better than I thought he would and McCain did a little worse, […]

My Top Choices 1) Duncan Hunter 2) Fred Thompson Way Down Below The First Group 3) Mike Huckabee 4) Mitt Romney 5) John McCain A Few Notches Above Hillary 6) Rudy Giuliani 7) Ron Paul PS: I could explain these, but if you’ve been reading RWN regularly, you probably know why they are where they […]

Even though I have beaten up on Ron Paul and his supporters a lot, I’m starting to feel a twinge of pity for them and I’ll tell you why: I don’t have any illusions about politics. The right side doesn’t always triumph, the best ideas usually don’t make it through the sausage grinder, the best […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Newsweek: Joe Biden abandons presidential bid Mark Steyn: A Steyn update on his trial in Canada for saying things that make some Muslims unhappy Egotastic!: More Jennifer Anniston bikini shots You can check out all those links and more by clicking here. […]

Charles Hurt says it clearly in the New York Post: The Clintons are no longer the life of the party. Awaiting her coronation here last night, Hillary Rodham Clinton instead faced a seething revolt within her own party. More than 70 percent of Iowa Democrats rejected her bid to get back into the White House. […]

If all goes as expected, I’ll be punching up the 6th annual “Twenty Most Annoying Liberals In The United States For 2007” this week-end. While I’ll be making all the final selections in that article, I am open to suggestions. So if you have anyone you think should be included, post their names in the […]

“Mitt Romney will never be President — I won’t be surprised if Mitt Romney wins the Iowa Caucus. I will be surprised, however, if he’s still in the race when the South Carolina primary comes around. Even if the impending scandal that has been rumored for weeks doesn’t derail his campaign (I can’t say what […]

In an effort to help my fellow North Carolinian John Edwards get over the top in Iowa, I’ve put together a little video. Watch it, enjoy it, love it! PS: A special thanks goes out to IMAO for letting me use their John Edwards Fabulous Facts for this video. PS #2: You can check out […]

Make sure to check out Conservative Grapevine today, where you’ll find links like: Olbermann Watch: Keith Olbermann’s top ten lies of 2007 Cracked: The 20 most bizarre celebrity baby names Static: 2007’s best photos Ann Coulter: Kwanzaa: Holiday from the FBI Wizbang Pop: Jennifer Anniston hits Cabo in a bikini You can check out all […]