Big Oil Attacks Arnold's Green Tech Boom
One of the only bright spots in California's economy is the booming green energy sector. But an oil industry backed ballot proposition could kill those jobs. Proposition 23 on California's November 2 ballot would effectively kill the state's law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and damage the …The Coming Gold Bust
Gold prices have fallen again, yet the airwaves are still full of ads for gold. Will the credibility of the radio and TV hosts who tout it survive a drop in the price? From today's FT : "CHINA RATE RISE HITS GOLD AND OIL PRICES" ... gold fell 2.8 per cent to $1,333 per ounce, its largest …One Bill the Lame Duck Won't Kill
The lame duck session won't be a productive one, but you can count on Congress to find a way to pass the $1 trillion omnibus appropriations bill. When Congress is out of session, and all the real news is out on the electoral trail, it leaves D.C.-based media types a little short of new …Restore Sanity: Draft Mitch Daniels
Indiana governor Mitch Daniels' fiscal credibility and serious tone make him the best hope for restoring civility and focus to Washington. Is Mitch Daniels the Republican presidential candidate that my generation has been waiting for? A group of friends at Yale and I believe so. And that’s why …Those Squishy Cameron Conservatives
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Limiting government in the 21st century won't be easy. And a conservatism and oriented toward protest rather than governing won't be able to get the job done at all. JS Trevino posed a question to me on Twitter yesterday: Isn't @davidfrum basically counseling a rule of thumb of acquiescence to …Europe's Multicultural Society Goes Bust
Europe’s large immigrant population and related social problems may force governments to adopt new reforms including a less generous welfare state. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel recently argued that multiculturalism had failed. My latest column for CNN.com examines how Europe’s large …A Good Day for Reality Based Conservatism
In the blogosphere, there are signs more conservatives are ready to put away the 18th century tea party costumes and start thinking about policy. On the blogosphere, hopeful signs all over today. On BigJournalism, a smart young Tea Partier offers some intelligent advice, beginning with put …How a Third Party Could Work
In his exclusive interview with F F , Mark McKinnon revealed a third party may be on the horizon. But what would it take to make a new party a national player? Toward the end of our podcast interview , Republican ad genius Mark McKinnon drops a tantalizing hint. He suggests that this cycle, …The Tea Party Minority
While the tea party appeals strongly to conservative independents, these voters still won't be enough for a national political majority. The estimable Ross Douthat writes the following this morning: The Tea Party marries fringe concerns (repeal the 17th Amendment!) to a timely, responsible-se…America Goes Missing in Action at the UN
The story of Canada's lost Security Council seat took a new turn after reports U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice instructed American diplomats not to back the bid. Canada needs a new national sport: solo boxing. What could be more Canadian than beating yourself up? The story of Canada's disappointment …Banks & Borrowers Need a Foreclosure Freeze
With mounting evidence that banks have made serious errors dealing with mortgages, it's now time for a nationwide foreclosure freeze. As additional evidence mounts that more than a few banks have made serious errors in dealing with foreclosures, it’s becoming more evident that a nationwide …The Prowl: Unglamorous Sex in the (Capital) City
The first date with Pizza Maker (yes, he makes pizza for a living) was objectively great. We never had a second date though, because he stood me up. Twice. The first date with the Pizza Maker, yes, he made pizza for a living and I have two degrees (three if you count high school) and a career, was …Sex on Campus: The Condom Breakthrough
A new survey claims that young people are more sexually active and practicing safe sex. But is it true in the campus hookup scene? On Thursday October 14 th , The Center for Sexual Health Promotion released a study claiming, among other things, that not just sex, but safe sex , is on …The Fat Diaries: Losing Weight on the Chopsticks Diet
I occasionally go to Chinese buffets. With a little discipline and a few rules, one can eat well without throwing their diet out of whack. In a recent medical study , researchers examined the behavior of obese and normal weight people at a Chinese buffet. The article noted that …