An Interpreter Speaking Up for Migrants
July 11, 2008
A professor broke the code of confidentiality among legal interpreters to criticize the arrest of illegal immigrants.
Sorry Jesse. You’re too late
July 11, 2008
Jesse Jackson, echoing the disappointment and betrayal that a growing number are feeling towards presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama, says "I wanna cut his nuts off."
Too late Jesse. Barack’s balls are long gone. He gave them up when he decided pandering for votes was more important than standing on principle.
Surprise! Obama is a politician!
July 11, 2008
Is Barack Obama a flip-flopper?
In recent weeks, the presumptive Democratic nominee has backed away from his opposition to a wiretapping law that would grant telephone companies de facto immunity for their participation in warrantless wiretapping after 9/11. He backed away from his pledge to stay within public-financing limits during the general election campaign. And he has recently signaled a willingness to shift ground on his plans to withdraw American troops from Iraq.
Some conservatives claim Obama is moving to the center to disguise his liberal leanings. And liberal bloggers are threatening to withdraw their support.
Union scare tactics rise from the grave
July 11, 2008
I live in Colorado, where the very pleasant, personally appealing Mark Udall is running as a Democrat for the Senate while supporting a very unpleasant, unappealing plan to help subvert precious American principles and exploit workers.
The decline of al Qaeda
July 11, 2008
As al Qaeda in Iraq’s fortunes wane, it has no one but itself to blame. President Bush’s troop surge indisputably has crushed al-Qaeda and other terrorists, while Iraqi soldiers have honed their ability to hammer deadly insurgents.
It’s good to be a geek
July 11, 2008
I never thought in terms of "bringing up geeks." But for much of my young life, I was a geek. Full disclosure: while other girls in junior high school had pictures of Leif Garrett in their lockers, I had pictures of Ronald Reagan.
It’s hard to get ahead socially in such a case, but so it was.
An argument against Obama’s tax plan
July 11, 2008
In an Ideas piece, author argues that Obama’s tax plan would harm small businesses in America.
The Shuttle: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
July 11, 2008
Arizona Dem talks about being married to an astronaut — and the last time she changed a flat tire.
VP prospects move to fix flaws
July 11, 2008
Prospective running mates are repositioning toward the center, apparently with an eye to November.
A Hint of New Life to a McCain Birth Issue
July 11, 2008
In the most detailed study yet of John McCain’s eligibility, a law professor has concluded that he does not qualify as a “natural-born citizen.”