Obama Bows, but the World Refuses to Bow Back Nov 20, 2009
On his 10-day trip to Asia and in his 10th month in office, Barack Obama is beginning to encounter limits on his ambition to change the world. Even as he bowed to the king of Saudi Arabia last April and to the emperor of Japan last week, the world refuses to bow back. (Human Events Online)
The Palin Persuasion Nov 13, 2009
But it's also clear that what Michael Barone has called the "balance of enthusiasm" in politics is now squarely on the right. And yet, like all markets, the political trading post is prone to bubbles, excesses, rumors, and even the occasional conspiracy theory. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Virginia, New Jersey Races Showing Voters Changing Course Nov 6, 2009
As the final votes were being counted, it was possible to draw some lessons from Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in Virginia and the close, three-way governor's race in New Jersey, never mind that White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has taken to saying that the elections don't mean much. The odd-year elections -- held in the first year of a presidency -- have been meaningful over the last two decades. (Human Events Online)
‘John Gizzi Is a Phenomenon’ Nov 5, 2009
John Gizzi Is a Phenomenon - HUMAN EVENTS. John Gizzi Is a Phenomenon by 11/05/2009. (Human Events Online)
Hold the Champagne: Happy Days Aren't Here Again Nov 3, 2009
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New Jersey Insurgent Fades Oct 31, 2009
That s what Michael Barone, father of the Almanac of American Politics and preeminent political analyst, told a pre-election forum at the American Enterprise Institute earlier this week. None of the other two panelists -- Norman Ornstein and David Frum of the AEI -- disagreed. (Human Events Online)
GOP's New Lightning Rod Oct 25, 2009
In her statement, Bachmann repeatedly called such politicization of the allocation of economic rewards "gangster government." And she repeatedly noted that the phrase was used by a respected political analyst, Michael Barone, author of The Almanac of American Politics, who coined it in connection with the mugging of GM bondholders in the politicized bankruptcy. Bachmann, like Barone, was accurate. (Townhall.com)
The Trouble With Health Care Is Paying for It Oct 17, 2009
The legislative process can also be a learning process, and as Congress considers health care legislation -- the latest act being the Senate Finance Committee's vote in favor of Chairman Max Baucus' bill, or "conceptual language" -- we have been learning something useful. It's that legislators would like to provide generous, even gold-plated health insurance coverage to almost all Americans, but that no one wants to pay for it. (Human Events Online)
Weak Himself, Obama Draws Strength From Bush Oct 9, 2009
In trying to understand what is happening in the nation and world, we all employ narratives -- story lines that indicate where things are going and what is likely to happen next. We can check the validity of these narratives by observing whether events move in the indicated direction. (Human Events Online)
A War of Necessity Turns Out Not So Necessary Oct 6, 2009
"This is not a war of choice," Barack Obama told the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Aug. 17. "This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked America on 9-11 are plotting to do so again. If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which al-Qaida would plot to kill more Americans. So this is not only a war worth fighting. This is fundamental to the defense of our people.". (Human Events Online)
The Attempted Murder Of Conservatism Oct 4, 2009
On the other hand, to Tanenhaus most influential modern conservative writers and thinkers, like Charles Krauthammer, Michael Barone and even the late William F. Buckley Jr., of whom Tanenhaus is writing a biography, are not true Burkean conservatives but extremist "revanchists.". Page. (Investors Business Daily)
Strangers to Dissent, Liberals Try to Stifle It Sep 22, 2009
It is an interesting phenomenon that the response of the left half of our political spectrum to criticism and argument is often to try to shut it down. Thus President Obama in his Sept. 9 speech to a joint session of Congress told us to stop "bickering," as if principled objections to major changes in public policy were just childish obstinacy, and chastised his critics for telling "lies," employing "scare tactics" and playing "games." Unlike his predecessor, he sought to use the prestige of his... (Human Events Online)
Jimmy Carter, True Son of the South, Hits Nail on Head Sep 18, 2009
When I've been spending months trying to wade through the thought processes of Townhall conservative columinists like George Will, Charles Krauthammer, Dick Morris, Michael Gerson, Dennis Prager, Michael Medved, Ann Coulter and one I am trying to read regularly Michael Barone ... When I've been spending months trying to wade through the thought processes of Townhall conservative columinists like George Will, Charles Krauthammer, Dick Morris, Michael Gerson, Dennis Prager, Michael Medved, Ann... (Slate)
Tom Friedman Hails China's One-Party Autocracy Sep 15, 2009
The dwindling number of readers of The New York Times were treated Wednesday to a column by Thomas Friedman extolling China's "one-party autocracy," which, he told us, "is led by a reasonably enlightened group of people.". China's leaders, he reported, are "boosting gasoline prices" and "overtaking us in electric cars, solar power, energy efficiency, batteries, nuclear power and wind power." All, of course, in the cause of reducing carbon emissions, which so many luminaries assure us are bound... (Human Events Online)
The Convenient Fantasies of President Obama Sep 11, 2009
The resignation over the Labor Day weekend of White House "green jobs" czar Van Jones tells you some interesting things about the Obama administration. One of them is that a man who proclaimed himself a "communist" in the 1990s and signed 9-11 "truther" petitions suggesting Bush administration complicitity in the Sept. 11 attacks was considered fit for a White House appointment. (Human Events Online)
Obama Cannot Escape Hard Choices in September Sep 9, 2009
"Very active." That's what White House aides say Barack Obama is going to be this month. That's probably an understatement. (Human Events Online)
WHY DOVES CAN'T GROW GOVERNMENT Aug 29, 2009
Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. lect. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Obama's Lyrical Left Struggles With Liberalism Aug 28, 2009
As it becomes clear that a large percentage of Americans are rebelling against the prospect of a larger, more intrusive government, including many whom Democratic politicians assume would see themselves as beneficiaries of government spending and activity, debate among supporters of the Democratic agenda has focused on tactics. Should the Democrats have depicted their health care program as providing security rather than cutting costs. (Human Events Online)
The Netroots Put Winning Ahead of Convictions Aug 21, 2009
"I am a pessimist by nature, which is why I have spent my life as a journalist instead of trying to be a leader, which requires optimism.". So wrote Robert Novak, who died Tuesday, in his 2007 autobiography, The Prince of Darkness. (Human Events Online)
Novak's Friends Offer Tributes Aug 19, 2009
Michael Barone, syndicated columnist: Bob Novak has died after battling cancer for two years. He had a unique career in Washington journalism, producing scoop after scoop from his arrival in town in 1957 until he was diagnosed with cancer more than 50 years later. (Human Events Online)
Obama Would Stifle Military and Medical Creativity Aug 7, 2009
We Americans tend to take the great strengths of our country for granted. In the hubbub of political debate, we concentrate on things that are allegedly wrong with America and lose sight of our great achievements. (Human Events Online)
Obama Has Aura but Doesn't Know How To Legislate Jul 31, 2009
Aura dazzles, but argument gets things done. Consider the debate on the Democrats' health care bill and the increasingly negative response to Barack Obama's performance. (Human Events Online)
Stumbling Governors Signal Trouble for Dems Jul 29, 2009
With polls showing a drop in Barack Obama's job rating and sinking support for the Democrats' health care plans, there is evidence of collateral damage where you might not expect to find it: in the standing of Democratic governors. Pennsylvania's Ed Rendell suddenly is getting negative job ratings in both the Quinnipiac University and the Franklin & Marshall College polls -- his lowest marks in seven years as governor. (Human Events Online)
Gloomy Thursdays all month for healthcare Jul 25, 2009
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TOO MANY DEMOCRATSARE SAYING 'NO' Jul 23, 2009
TOO MANY DEMOCRATSARE SAYING 'NO' - New York Post. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Last Update: 05:35 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Opinions)
When a Tweet Is Not Enough Jul 17, 2009
-- All politics may not be loco, as one famous pundit (Michael Barone) puts it, but the ancient maxim that all politics is local is demonstrably true. Consider a feature called "Obama Watch" in the Cape Cod Times. (Townhall.com)
Chaos on Capitol Hill: All Politics Is Loco Jul 15, 2009
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We Need a Systemic Risk Advisor, Not a Regulator Jul 6, 2009
One policy of the Obama administration that has understandably attracted little public attention is its proposal to make the Federal Reserve a "systemic risk regulator." It's a well-intentioned attempt to prevent the kind of financial crisis that struck the nation last year and ended an unprecedented period of 25 years of low-inflation economic growth. But it's nonetheless deeply misguided, and it's heartening that both Democratic and Republican members of Congress have voiced intelligent... (Human Events Online)
THE QUOTA RACKET Jul 3, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009 Last Update: 05:50 AM EDT. CORRUPTION IN NAME OF JUSTICE. (New York Post -- Opinions)
LETTERS: NCT, June 20, 2009 Jun 20, 2009
"Love fills the world. We cannot explain its many mysterious facets, its ubiquity. Some say it's in the genes, yet they deny there is a gay gene while simultaneously blindly assuming they themselves have heterosexual genes. I do not know whether there is a gay gene, or a heterosexual gene. It's really not important. I say it's in the heart. It matters only that love edifies and uplifts us.Love has no bounds, permeates all nature, and should be celebrated however it flowers, for love is the... (North County Times)
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When Detainees Get Rights They Don't Deserve - HUMAN EVENTS. When Detainees Get Rights They Don't Deserve by 06/16/2009. (Human Events Online)
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Qualms and Questions About Obama's Health Plan - HUMAN EVENTS. Qualms and Questions About Obama's Health Plan by 06/11/2009. (Human Events Online)
Qualms and Questions About Obama's Health Plan Jun 16, 2009
Barack Obama has said he wants to pass a national health care bill this year, with a government insurance policy option. Democratic congressional leaders have called for passage of such a bill before the beginning of the August congressional recess. (Human Events Online)
Obama Changes Course on Antiterrorism May 18, 2009
Step by step, Barack Obama has been reversing himself on antiterrorist policy. Last month, he announced he would not appeal a federal court decision ordering the government to release photographs of terrorist interrogations. (Human Events Online)
New general, new approach in Afghanistan May 12, 2009
Meanwhile, normally fair-minded and intelligent conservatives like Michael Barone use weasel-worded phrases like temperatures actually haven t been rising over the past decade while skirting over the fact that temperatures throughout the last decade have been significantly higher than in the past (each of the last 11 years has each been associated with above-average temperatures in the United States, although 2008 was only barely so). Nor are conservatives like Barone likely to mention that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
White House economic adviser Goolsbee won't rule out... Mar 26, 2009
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Chuck Schumer declared Mar 18, 2009
AIG Bonus Checks May Be Taxed At Up to 100%, Says Sen. Chuck Schumer - US News and World Report. (Harper's Magazine)
Quiet Amnesty Mar 6, 2009
Openly supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants may still be a loser. In ever-adaptable Washington, the latest approach is, Let s do it, but not talk about it. (Human Events Online)
Eleven States Declare Sovereignty Over Obama’s Action Feb 28, 2009
Eleven States Declare Sovereignty Over Obama s Action - HUMAN EVENTS. Eleven States Declare Sovereignty Over Obama s Action by 02/23/2009. (Human Events Online)
Scandal Over Tumblr Censorship Feb 19, 2009
Michael Barone notes how will increase the pressure on Latino leaders to make up for the losses in the 2010 census by getting the government to use statistical "sampling" techniques. The problem, of course, is that they may be sampling Latinos who are no longer there. (Slate)
The Cow Tax Causing a Stink Feb 18, 2009
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LETTERS: The Californian, Feb. 17, 2009 Feb 17, 2009
"Robert MartinezTemeculaUnions out to aid selves, not workersLet's hope labor organizing fails. Obama is not only following FDR's failed answer to the Depression by massive spending, he also brought in the union corruption of the Democratic Party by passing labor laws that guarantee high wages, big government and high taxes.Standard-of-living gains come through productivity increases, not unions. If high wages, big government and high taxes worked, why has New York had a population decrease of... (North County Times)
Sessions Wants To Make Sure Americans Get the Jobs Feb 11, 2009
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John Hawkins Feb 10, 2009
He's the blogosphere's premier interviewer and has interviewed big name conservatives like Jed Babbin, Michael Barone, Sam Brownback, Mona Charen, Linda Chavez, Bob Corker, Ann Coulter, Tom DeLay, Larry Elder, Milton Friedman, David Frum, Newt Gingrich, Bernard Goldberg, David Horowitz, Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter, G. Gordon Liddy, David Limbaugh, Dick Morris, Richard Perle, Mark Steyn, Thomas Sowell, Tom Tancredo, Tim Walberg, and Walter Williams. Mr. Hawkins' work has been linked and... (Townhall.com)
Michael Barone Feb 10, 2009
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Stimulating Partisanship, not the Economy Feb 9, 2009
The wind no longer at his back, the path not rising to meet him, Barack Obama is angry. After less than three weeks in office, Obama sounds more like a president whose term is running out than one whose White House days have just begun. (Human Events Online)
Honoring Lincoln Feb 8, 2009
No matter where we are on Feb. 12, every American from sea to shining sea will celebrate the 200th birthday of our greatest president -- Abraham Lincoln. Song, speech, pageant and ceremony will mark the occasion. (Human Events Online)
Obama's Recent Nomination Puts Families At Risk, Undermines Law Feb 8, 2009
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