Sunday Open Thread: Tet Edition
Today, in 1968, the Viet Cong launched what came to be known as the Tet Offensive. It was a military disaster for the Viet Cong, but a smashing PR victory.
Today, in 1968, the Viet Cong launched what came to be known as the Tet Offensive. It was a military disaster for the Viet Cong, but a smashing PR victory.
Pollster Frank Luntz has confirmed what conservatives, Tea Party activists and, well, every other American not affiliated with Wall Street banks have known all along — voting for bailouts is a political death sentence. Big Government has obtained a copy
Today, in 1649, British King Charles I was beheaded. On the same day, in 1661, his usurper, Oliver Cromwell, was executed. In 1835, an assassin tried to kill President Andrew Jackson. In 1948, Gandi was assassinated. And, in 1968, today,
Today, in Chicago, anti-Communist hero Lech Walesa is headlining a Tea Party Rally. The Rally is in support of Republican Candidate for Governor Adam Andrzejewski. 20+ years ago an American President helped Lech take back his country. Today Lech returns
From the New York Daily News: The White House ordered the Justice Department to consider other places to try the 9/11 terror suspects after a wave of opposition to holding the trial in lower Manhattan. The White House took the
From the Associated Press: NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Four conservative activists accused of trying to tamper with a senator’s phones were just trying to record embarrassing undercover video of her staff ignoring phone calls from constituents angry that she supported
A new national poll finds a crisis of confidence on economic issues among Americans — and younger Americans (those 18-29) — alike. Among the key findings, Americans and Millennials: Are not confident in the government’s ability to handle the economic
Today, in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just seconds after lift-off. All seven crew members were killed.
We’ve closed down the live blog, but feel free to move the conversation to the the comments. “With all due deference to separation of powers…”
Tonight, President Obama delivers his first State of the Union Address. Quaint that we once set aside specific time to ensure the President communicated with the public.
Statement from Andrew Breitbart: “We have no knowledge about or connection to any alleged acts and events involving James O’Keefe at Senator Mary Landrieu’s office. We only just learned about the alleged incident this afternoon. We have no information other
Not…a…damn…thing…more…needs…to…be…said.
In an exclusive, Big Government has obtained a letter addressed by Nobel Prize Winner and anti-Communist hero Lech Walesa to the people of Illinois, endorsing Adam Andrzejewski, Republican candidate for Governor. Andrzejewski_endorsement_01.25.2010 – Mr. Walesa will be in Chicago this
Yesterday, Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR) became the first Democrat to announce his retirement in the wake of Scott Brown’s win in the Massachusetts special election. He will not be the last. Apparently, the paint job didn’t take in Arkansas.
Today, in 1916, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the income tax was constitutional. 3…2…1…Drink!
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is up for Senate confirmation for another term. It isn’t going well.
Today, in 1973, the Supreme Court delivered its opinion in the case Roe v. Wade.
From America’s Right: Hannah Giles and James O’Keefe III, the independent filmmakers behind the series of videos which swept the nation in 2009 and exposed internal corruption and illegality within ACORN Housing Corporation, were sued today in federal court in
From today’s Washington Times: If your finances looked like the federal budget, you wouldn’t get elected. You’d get arrested. Under the Democrats’ iron-fisted, one-party rule of Washington, family budgets shrink and the federal budget bloats: The deficit, the debt and
Today, in 1981, the American hostages held by Iranian Revolutionaries were released.
Today, last year, George W. Bush left the Presidency. What a strange trip it’s been since.
The polls have closed in Massachusetts. Check back for updates throughout the night.
From Kansas City Star: The Massachusetts secretary of state is discounting reports of voter irregularities in the state’s Senate special election. A spokesman for Secretary of State William Galvin said Tuesday two reports of spoiled ballots could not be verified
This afternoon, the Coakley campaign convened a press conference to say they had received reports of voters receiving ballots, pre-marked for her opponent, Scott Brown. It would be a serious charge. But we’re skeptical. Below is a screenshot of Coakley’s
From the Boston Herald: Neither rain nor snow in dead of winter could keep voters away from the hottest special election in living memory, as elections officials today reported high voter turnouts across the state in the 11th-hour nailbiter to
This video is quickly making the rounds across the Internet. It show’s Coakley staffers or volunteers throwing some reporters out of a Coakley office. Aside from the humor of a bunch of leftists and progressives suddenly discovering and asserting private
It has begun…
Today, in 1943, was the first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. The uprising would last until May.
Thank you very much. What a privilege it is to share the stage with John Ratzenberger, Lenny Clarke, Doug Flutie, Curt Schilling, Fred Smerlas, Steve DeOssie, and many, many others – and my favorite singer, Ayla Brown. As you know,
Delivered by Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775, Virginia House of Burgesses: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men
Today, in 1781, Continental Troops under the command of Gen. Daniel Morgan defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens. It was the turning point in retaking South Carolina from the British.
Today, in 1979, the Shah of Iran fled his country, ushering in the final steps towards the establishment of the current theocracy. He might have benefited from an image consultant.
Today, in 1777, Vermont declared its independence from Great Britain and became a sovereign entity, issuing its own money and exchanging ambassadors with the American colonies. It became the 14th state in 1791.
From the U.K. Telegraph: 2009 was the breakout year for the irrepressible Andrew Breitbart, 40, a conservative firebrand operating deep in enemy territory in Los Angeles, and the sky will be his limit in 2010. A regular presence on Fox
Oddly, we would feel better and safer with these folks in charge:
Today, in 1968, Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom Prison:
Today, in 1915, the House of Representatives voted down a measure to give women the right to vote. The following year, Republican Jeanette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress.
From Tim Carney in today’s Examiner: With Democrat Martha Coakley in trouble in the Massachusetts special election to fill Ted Kennedy’s seat, Democrats could lose vote No. 60 for President Obama’s health-care bill. In response, an army of lobbyists for
Today, in 1755, Alexander Hamilton was born.
Today, in 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense.