Cuccinelli's Birther Backdown
There is a lot of buzzing in the blogosphere about Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli's campaign-season statements about the Obama birth certificate. Listening to this, I don’t hear Cuccinelli agreeing with the birther madness. I hear a politician striving to avoid disagreement. Buzzing in the …Waiting for D.C. to Catch Up to Wall Street
Many of our current financial regulations no longer reflect the realities of modern finance. Republicans need to put aside partisan bickering and work with Senator Dodd on passing a comprehensive financial reform package. Sen. Chris Dodd’s decision to push forward a financial regulatory reform …How Not to Win the War on Terror
It was at University College, London, that underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalized. But instead of dealing with its extremist problem, the school has cut off all cooperation with British police except when required by law to do so. It was at University College, London, that …Schooling Sarah Palin
Politico surveyed the tea party protesters to ask which Republican leaders they like or dislike. Palin ranked among the least disliked, but some had reservations. To laugh or to cry? Politico surveys the tea party protesters to ask which Republican leaders they like or dislike. Palin …Desperately Bored Jihadi Housewives
Self-induced jihad syndrome is not limited to disgruntled, angst-ridden offspring of successful immigrants. When I first heard the span style="font-weight: bold;"> Jihad Jane story Self-Induced Jihad Syndrome Strikes Again Self-Induced Jihad Syndrome this young man