Reagan Never Went Rogue

Many commentators have likened Sarah Palin to revered conservative icon Ronald Reagan. Both were governors of Western states, but the similarities end there. As Sarah Palin embarks on a publicity tour for her book, conservative commentators have again taken to likening the former Alaska …

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Written by Rob Bernstein on Sunday November 22, 2009

Sarah's Story

Reuters reports that the publication date of Palin’s memoir has been brought forward to November 17th, meaning that the book must already be substantially finished. The timing of her memoir lends more credence to the idea that Palin resigned as governor of Alaska to cash in on her sudden and …

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Written by David Frum on Tuesday September 29, 2009

Pique Oil

Ever since oil hit $147 a barrel last summer, analysts predicting "peak oil" - the point at which oil production begins sliding inexorably - have had a field day. Perhaps it's true, but the earth doesn't seem to want to cooperate, at least not yet. Case in point: BP yesterday announced the …

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Written by Gusher on Thursday September 3, 2009