Author: Donald Douglas

The Astute Bloggers graciously provides the New York Times link, “Irving Kristol, Godfather of Modern Conservatism, Dies at 89.” Also, my good friend Ken Davenport has written his own thoughtful commemoration, “Irving Kristol, 1920-2009.” Ken focuses on how Kristol’s neoconservatism has become the most important critique of modern statist ideologies (and of especially the consequences […]

You know, ever since last spring, when Glenn Beck aired his comments about “preparing for anarchy in America,” there’s been something extraordinarily accurate about his commentaries on the Obama administration. The Van Jones resignation certainly cemented Beck’s status as the premier commentator on the contemporary right. Indeed, just last week I argued that “Beck has […]

This is the only YouTube I could find (at the link),: so apologies about the idiotic “tearful rant” title you’ll see there. Thank God for him, Glenn Beck shows his emotion on his sleeve, and it’s not an act. He makes the case that we as Americans have fallen down on the job in constructing new […]

I admit, Rachel Maddow is infuriating. She basically spouts off netroots lies as fact and assumes she’s got some kind of wisdom from on high. It’s always pretty pathetic, but it’s especially bad to hear her attack Glenn Beck’s 9-12 Project with a load of distortions and untruths. Maddow claims 9-12 tea parties are politically […]

From the Los Angeles Times, “Obama Is Fast Losing White Voters’ Support”: After a summer of healthcare battles and sliding approval ratings for President Obama, the White House is facing a troubling new trend: The voters losing faith in the president are the ones he had worked hardest to attract. New surveys show steep declines […]

A number of polls have shown declining support for the American military mission to Afghanistan. CBS News recently reported that “Four in 10 now say they want U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan decreased …” And CNN survey last week reported that “Fifty-seven percent of Americans … say they oppose the U.S. war in Afghanistan, with […]