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Sure You Can Pay People To Have More Kids. But, Is It A Good Idea?

Daniel Gross at Slate had this to say about birth rates: “But for developed nations, the birthrates may have dropped too far. Europe and Japan face a shortage of children that endangers pensioners and undermines economic dynamism. Even China is facing a labor shortage, thanks to its one-child policy. Can the market fix this? Extremists […]

In Defense of the Rich

“We’re the party that wants to see an America in which people can still get rich.” — Ronald Reagan “Behind every great fortune there is a crime.” — Honore de Balzac The two quotes you’ve just read do a great job of representing how most liberals and conservatives view the rich. Conservatives believe that America […]

Haditha

At Haditha, some Marines were hit with a roadside bomb and there’s controversy about what happened next. The accusation, that may or may not be true, is that those Marines responded to the attack by deliberately murdering 24 innocent Iraqis in cold blood. Is it true? Is it not true? It’s unknown at this point […]

Daily News For May 31, 2006

Domestic Rep. King: Immigration Bill Is Dead Border Patrol Union Boss: Senate Bill Is “Amnesty On Steroids” Arizona: A State-Sponsored Child-Care Training Program Will Be Presented In English Instead Of Spanish After Complaints From Some Of The People Who Were Planning To Attend Lawmakers Get Bricks In The Mail Treasury Secretary John Snow Has Resigned […]

A Voter Lottery? No Thanks

Giving people a chance to win a million dollars just by voting? Sound crazy? Well, it may happen in Arizona: “If someone offered you a chance at $1 million just for going to the polls, would you do it? It appears that Arizonans will get the chance to decide for themselves. A measure to create […]

22 Problems With The Senate’s Illegal Immigration Bill

This article covers some of the problems with the Senate’s illegal immigration bill including: –The Senate Bill Would Make It Impossible To Deport Most Illegal Aliens For Years. — Police Can’t Arrest Illegals Just For Being Illegals. — The Senate Bill Puts Amnesty Ahead Of Security. — Why Should Criminals Be Allowed To Become American […]

How The Public Really Breaks Down On Illegal Immigration

Hilariously, RNC strategist Matthew Dowd is trying to claim that Americans absolutely love the Senate’s amnesty plan and they hate the House’s plan: “Dowd’s memo says that an internal RNC poll conducted by Jan Van Louhuzen finds that “overwhelming support exists for a temporary worker program. 80% of all voters, 83% of Republicans, and 79% […]

Things I’m Sick of Hearing By Doug Patton

As I write this, today feels like a day to just “vent,” so here goes… I’m sick of hearing about high gas prices. The national media is obsessed with the issue, hoping that the more stories they run about big, evil, price-gouging oil companies versus poor, victimized, SUV-driving consumers, the more the American people simultaneously […]

Daily News For May 30, 2006

Domestic James Sensenbrenner: “A Guest-Worker Program I Think Can Be On The Table If It Does Not Contain An Amnesty, But Only If The Employer Sanctions And The Increased Border Patrols Are Effective.” Immigration Deal At Risk As House GOP Looks To Voters (Free WAPO Reg Req) Legal Immigrants Show Other Side Of System Senate […]

Memorial Day

I’m on vacation, but I just wanted to take a moment today to say thanks to all the soldiers, past and present, who’ve made up the backbone of this country. From Washington, to Jackson, to Grant, to Pershing, to Patton, to MacArthur, to Franks…from Bunker Hill, to Meuse-Argonne, to Midway, Inchon, and Fallujah — from […]

RWN Returns To A Regular Schedule Tomorrow

I’m going to be taking vacation today and on Monday. That means I’ll be posting retro posts today and RWN will return to its normal schedule on Tuesday. In the interim, consider this to be an open thread, enjoy the links below, and have a fantastic Memorial Day week-end! Clicked Cold Fury Freeman Hunt Hud’s […]

Retro RWN For May 29, 2006

The Michael Medved Interview Quotes From The American Revolution If The Bush Administration Lied About WMD, So Did These People — Version 3.0 Right-Of-Center Bloggers Select Their Least Favorite People On The Right If The World Treated WW2 Like the War On Terrorism The Nostradamus Effect Is America Better Off Being Feared Or Loved? The […]

Retro RWN For May 26, 2006

Confessions Of An Isolationist Wannabe The Questions Conspiracy Theorists Need To Ask Themselves Stupid Debating Tricks — 9 Of My Least Favorite Debate Tactics Answering 20 Frequently Asked Questions About Conservatism WMD Stockpiles Or No Stockpiles: 11 Reasons Why We Were Right To Hit Iraq Humor: RWN’s Guide To Raising Your Dog Humor: Tasmanian Devils. […]

RWN Linked On Rush’s Web Page Again

RWN’s Answering 13 Frequently Asked Questions About Illegal Immigration column must have really stuck with Rush, because he linked it again today. He also linked the Interview With Mark Krikorian. Thanks, Rush! PS: I love the McCain graphic.

The GOP Has A Lot Of Work To Do Before November

Just to give you an idea of how much work the GOP has to do, I thought I’d share some of the feedback I received yesterday — via comments and email — after writing a column that urged conservatives to vote for the GOP in 2006. As you read this, keep in mind that the […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Goes To The Mat For Mr. Freeze

Undoubtedly, Nancy Pelosi’s request that William Jefferson step down from the Ways and Means Committee was politically motivated. After all, it’s hard to credibly claim that people should vote against the Republicans because they’re corrupt when one of your own party members was caught on tape taking a bribe and the money was later found […]

I Wouldn’t Be So Sure About That, Madonna

“I don’t think Jesus would be mad at me and the message I’m trying to send.” — Madonna on her fake crucifixion Yes, I’m sure Jesus just loves it when whorish, aging pop stars try to draw attention to themselves by mocking the terrible suffering he endured when he sacrificed himself for all mankind.

Excerpt Of The Day: How Liberals Think About Foreign Policy

“It is strange, but here’s how liberals think: If there is a strategic advantage to America taking military action against a corrupt and murderous regime, we must not do so. The mission may be justifiable on moral grounds, but the possibility that America herself will gain from taking the action taints it too much to […]

Daily News For May 25, 2006

Domestic Contact Your Senators And Let Them Know What You Think Of The Senate’s Immigration Bill Vote Coming Up On Sweeping Immigration Bill In The Senate Senate Backs Job Verification for Immigrants (Free New York Times Reg Req) Sen Chuck Grassley Unveils Top 10 Flaws With Amnesty And Guest Worker Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill […]

The Solution to the GOP’s Problems Isn’t More Democrats

Over the last few weeks, the conservative blogosphere and punditocracy have been aiming a wave of venom at the GOP in Washington that’s so wide and deep that you could practically surf on it. The grumbling over out-of-control spending, the Gang-of-14 compromise, Harriet Miers, the Dubai Port deal, and most of all, illegal immigration, has […]

An Illegal Immigration Related Teleconference With Ed Meese

Earlier this morning, I was pleased to get an opportunity to be in on a teleconference with former Reagan Attorney General Ed Meese and Matt Spaulding from the Center For Immigration Studies. Mr. Meese has just written a column about the Senate’s immigration bill called, “An Amnesty by Any Other Name …. Keep in mind […]

Heckling At Commencement Ceremonies? Totally Inappropriate.

This week-end, John McCain was heckled at a college commencement ceremony. On the one hand, if anyone in American politics deserves to be heckled, it’s John McCain. Personally, I have the urge to yell, “You suck,” at the television screen every time I see his face. But still…is a commencement ceremony a proper place for […]

Tone Deaf About Ethics In Congress

Unfortunately for the Democrats, who wanted the election to be about the supposed Republican, “culture of corruption,” they’ve actually got a guy in office who’s so crooked that he makes a circle look straight. Yes, good old William Jefferson. It’s bad enough that he managed to get caught on tape taking money from an FBI […]

Daily News For May 24, 2006

Domestic Study: Half Of Illegal Immigrants In U.S. Came Legally Citizenship by Birthright Up for Debate Defense Sources: Duke Accuser Gave Conflicting Stories About Alleged Rape Web Inventor Tim Berners-Lee Comes Out In Favor Of Net Neutrality US Goes On Counter-Attack Against Amnesty International (Applause) McCain “Criticized Elements In His Own Party As “nativist” Before […]