Author: Donald Douglas

I’ve got a huge roundup (with video): “Now it turns out the Muslim Brotherhood debate is becoming one of the bigger stories to emerge from CPAC.” But this really just about sums things up, “Video: ACU’s Suhail Khan declares that there is no Muslim Brotherhood in the United States“: More at Memeorandum as well.

At Marathon Pundit, “Allen West closes out CPAC, calls for “The dawn of a New America.” And previously, a photo opportunity with Congressman West. A very nice man, and a privilege to meet him.

I’m hardly a fan of Ron Paul, but no doubt he’s a top CPAC newsmaker. The Hill has a report, “Ron Paul slams Patriot Act, backers drown out jeers at conference.” And the big theme at USA Today, “Ron Paul: U.S. ‘propped up’ Mubarak in Egypt.” (Via Memeorandum.) In any case, listen to it. The […]

Been a big day! Here’s the lovely Ann Coulter: And check here for a sharper picture and full report of the day’s events: “Ann Coulter at CPAC.”

I’ll have more CPAC pictures posted later, but Fox & Friends just interviewed Donald Trump, and no doubt his CPAC turn yesterday generated some buzz. For example, at ABC News, “Donald Trump: If I Run For President ‘This Country Will Be Respected Again’” (via Memeorandum): During his speech, which was added to the CPAC agenda […]

From the lead letter to the editor, at today’s Los Angeles Times: Only one Reagan Re “Palin casts self in Reagan mold,” Feb. 5 Sarah Palin’s attempt to cast herself in the Reagan mold is laughable at best. Her anti-intellectual position is nothing more than another of the ad hominem, bandwagon, emotive arguments for which […]

For some, the ads are more important than the game: See: “Best Super Bowl Ads,” and “Advertisers Raided the National Memory Banks on Super Bowl Sunday.”

At WSJ, “Found at Last: A Tape of the First Super Bowl.” Also, “Now Available: Video of Super Bowl I, 1967 Packers-Chiefs.”

A huge roundup here: “ Political Transition in Egypt – Reports: Mubarak Resigns National Party; Opposition Leaders Resist Negotiations, Demand Regime Change.” Check back for updates throughout the evening.

A theoretical essay, with video from Cairo: “Democratic Realpolitik and Egypt.” And previously: “Egypt Crisis Intensifies – Suleiman Could Take Power as Washington Plans for Mubarak Exit,” and “Christiane Amanpour Interviews Hosni Mubarak.” Also, at the link, video footage from yesterday, with a content warning, since it’s quite graphic: “Police Van Running Over Protesters in […]

Okay, lots of stuff going on. On the video below, see “Asmaa Mahfouz: ‘There Will Be Hope’.” The debate over Egypt and the freedom agenda is here: “Egypt and the End of History.” And the epic failures on the administration’s response is here: “Obama Frozen on Egypt.” And be sure to check back for updates.

As promised, an update to my previous reporting. Can Egypt transition from dictatorship to democracy with Mohammed ElBaradei at the helm? He’s got some whacked out views on the Muslim Brotherhood, but frankly, I don’t see a better alternative at the moment: “Mohammed ElBaradei to Form Government of National Unity?“ Check back for breaking updates […]

Lots of commentary this morning. See the photo roundup, “Egypt Protests: Sunday Morning, January 30th, Cairo“: Plus, on the role of social media, “The Dark Side Side of Internet for Egyptian and Tunisian Protesters.” Also, the big essay: “Picking Sides in Egypt? Choose Freedom – Resist the Red-Green Alliance of Anti-Israel Fanaticism.” And don’t miss […]

The progressives are hatin’ the vindication of G.W. Bush’s freedom agenda. See, “Egypt’s Neoconservative Moment.” I’ll be posting updated links and videos throughout the day: And to be fair, NYT‘s The Lede blog is doing a great job: “Latest Updates on Protests in Egypt.” Check this massive roundup at Enduring America, “Egypt (and Beyond) LiveBlog: […]

Well, we’ll get the real-life test of my thesis: “If Mubarak is Toppled?“ Updates and videos forthcoming. 2:55pm: Mubarak hangs on. New York Times has a report, “Mubarak Orders Ministers to Resign but Backs Armed Response to Egypt Protests.” And at ABC News, “Egyptians Defy Curfew, President Mubarak Announces New Government but Won’t Resign: U.S. […]

Things are moving so fast it’s difficult to know exactly what’s happening. This first clip, from Al Jazeera, shows protesters overcome by tear gas (at about 2:00 minutes): And here’s the scene from the Qasr al-Nil bridge near Tahrir Square in Cairo. Students push back riot police: And from yesterday, dramatic footing of a man […]

It’s disturbing. This could be upsetting to some viewers: “Taliban Stone Couple to Death for Alleged Adultery in Northern Afghanistan.” The background at Daily Mail, “Stoned to death with her lover: Horrific video of execution of girl, 19, killed by Afghan Taliban for running away from arranged marriage.”

The full clip is at Right Scoop, “Sarah Palin Talks Obama’s WTF Moments in SOTU.” And see Gateway Pundit, “Whoa!… Sarah Palin on Obama’s SOTU Speech: “WTF Was Spot-On… There Were a Lot of WTF Moments In That Speech”.” RELATED: A killer lead editorial from Wall Street Journal, “The Great Misallocators: What Barack Obama and […]

Look, I only watched parts of it, but I’m agreeing with Jennifer Rubin: “The president “phoned it in.” Here’s the full video clip: “State of the Union, 2011.” A bare majority at CNN’s poll (52 percent) report a positive reaction to the address, and a third said “they had a somewhat positive response and 15 […]

OMG, this is the best! See, “Glenn Beck Slams New York Times and Soros-Funded Center for Constitutional Rights.” The video’s at the link. Hilarious. Plus, “Carol Browner Out as Obama’s Climate Czar” (featuring another Glenn Beck video — the dude’s awesome).

The video features Lila Rose from LiveAction.org (via The Blog Prof). It’s powerful: The full essay is here: Kermit Gosnell and Roe v. Wade.

Was he fired? No confirmation yet, but check for updates: “Keith Olbermann Quits Countdown – The Left’s Chickens Coming Home to Roost?”

Here’s the video from the presss conference: PREVIOUSLY: “Doctors in Houston Report Gabrielle Giffords Aware of Surroundings.” Cross-posted from American Power.

Part of the initial explanation for leftist’s jumping the gun (metaphor) on the news of the Tucson shooting is that the Democrat-Socialists have been so thoroughly repudiated at the polls. Daniel Henninger argued at the Wall Street Journal that last November “was no ordinary election. What voters did has the potential to change the content […]

Well, fancy that. Now that Democrats and fever-swamp progressives have been hammered for their blame-righty campaign following Tucson, we’ll be hearing ObamaCare lackeys in Congress attacking GOP opposition as the “Big Lie.” That’s sad, I gotta say. At Weasel Zippers, “Dem Congressman Compares GOP ObamaCare Claims to Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, Lies About Jews […]

Nice Deb has the commentary, “Video: Hannity Interviews Sarah Palin.” And I’ll just add that it’s a great interview. Sarah Palin has been exhibiting tremendous leadership and poise over this past week or so. She’s an immensely needed voice of moral clarity, and especially so in these difficult times of progressive un-reality. RELATED: * “CNN […]

I’ve been taking a break from blogging the left’s blood libel. And I’ll tell you, Britney Spears looks phenomenal in her new video clip: “Britney Spears – ‘Hold It Against Me’ – Rule 5.” That said, I think Saberpoint says it well, “Moving On“: The Left is more than ruthless, they are evil. They seek […]

From Nile Gardiner, at Telegraph UK, “A Shameful Week for America’s Liberal Elites“: This has been a hugely shameful week for sections of the American Left, who have exploited a horrific tragedy that claimed six lives, in order to advance political attacks upon some leading conservative politicians and media commentators, as well as an entire […]

“… And the Epic Struggle Between Good and Evil in the Aftermath of Tucson, 1/8/11.”

The problem here isn’t really about “civility” or being nice, it’s about accuracy and not treating your audience like you respect them. — Matthew Yglesias Accuracy? On January 8th Yglesias was among the very first progressives to allege Sarah Palin’s responsibility for the shooting in Tucson. And by now the one thing we know with […]