The "New" Racist Right
While the founders of the new webzine Alternative Right argue that they are promoting cutting-edge new conservative ideas, their work is just a rehash of the same sexist and racist ideologies driven from the conservative movement decades ago. The problem with the conservative movement, say the …Will Iraq's Democracy Vindicate Bush?
On the eve of war, former President Bush argued that a democratic Iraq would be a model for the rest of the Arab world. My latest CNN.com column discusses this weekend's successful Iraqi elections and the prospects for democracy in the region. My latest column for CNN.com discusses this …Giannoulias' Tax Windfall
Alexi Giannoulias spent much of the week fending off charges related to his ties to corrupt figures like Rod Blagojevich and felon Tony Rezko. Now, the Chicago Business Journal is reporting that the Giannoulias family stands to take away more than $10 million in federal tax refunds if their …Drop the Ban on Women in Combat
Women are now integrated into almost every military role - only combat arms units remain the exclusive domain of men only. "The female of the species is more deadly than the male." The women of the IDF talk the talk, and they walk the walk. Women were …
Obama's Unilateral Nuke Retreat
President Obama’s plan to dramatically and unilaterally dismantle our nuclear stockpile will only invite America’s enemies to test and provoke us. Today’s Washington Post has a lengthy front-page feature entitled, “ Obama must decide degree to which U.S. swears off nuclear weapons .” Of …Rangel Overstays His Welcome
This week, Rep. Charlie Rangel stepped down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee due to an ongoing ethics probe. In the end, power can corrupt even the best of us. That is the risk of staying in Washington too long -- for Democrats and Republicans. Although I have personall…Preserving Detroit's Past
Everything wrong with Detroit is summed up by the story that the city wanted to use federal stimulus dollars to demolish its historic railway terminal. Everything wrong with Detroit is summed up by the story that the city wanted to use federal stimulus dollars to demolish its historic railway …Victory is the Best PR
Recently, commentators have been wondering what Israel could do to improve its image abroad. Israel though should be careful not to allow criticism from the West to constrain their military policies. Repeatedly, commentators have been wondering what Israel could do to improve its reputation. The …Obama's Military Tribunal Flip-Flop
So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his original bad decision has been. So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his …Cal GOP Senate Candidates Square Off On Israel
FF Liveblog: The focus of Friday afternoon's on-radio debate between the three California GOP Senate candidates centered on America's foreign relations, with Tom Campbell arguing that his opponents had unfairly painted him as anti-Israel. Amazing debate. Free-flowing, aggressive, and very …