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Mickey Kaus: America Can Have Its Own UKIP

Mickey Kaus: America Can Have Its Own UKIP

Columnist Mickey Kaus argued Monday that the United States of America can have its own populist right organization like the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) that has swept politics across the pond in London. Kaus, whose Kausfiles blog is featured on

Another Jewish Holiday Mashup: 'Cinco de Iyar'

Another Jewish Holiday Mashup: 'Cinco de Iyar'

On the heels of 2013’s highly successful “Thanksgivukkah,” and following the drunken revelry of “St. Purim’s Day” this past March, comes the latest in Jewish holiday mashups: “Cinco de Iyar,” which is a combination of Mexican-American “Cinco de Mayo” and

Scottish University Mock Referendum Backs United Kingdom

Scottish University Mock Referendum Backs United Kingdom

Schools and colleges across Scotland are voting overwhelmingly to remain in the United Kingdom. The results from the schools and colleges mock referendum have been described as “very encouraging” by the pro-union Better Together Campaign. It is traditional in Britain

Gov. Perry Baptized in Same Creek as Sam Houston

Gov. Perry Baptized in Same Creek as Sam Houston

AUSTIN, TEXAS (AP)–Gov. Rick Perry has long revered Texas icon Sam Houston and now shares a spiritual connection with one of his political heroes: getting baptized in the same waters. Lucy Nashed confirmed Tuesday. It’s the same rural and rocky

Putin's Way of War

Putin's Way of War

An official report published in the Baltic state of Latvia reveals the new Russian understanding of war and how Vladimir Putin can expand the territory of the Russian Federation without triggering the collective defense mechanism of NATO. Familiarity is said

Spain: A Nation Without Eurosceptics

Spain: A Nation Without Eurosceptics

In the run up to next month’s European Elections, many commentators have been focusing on the rise of Eurosceptic parties across the continent. Parties such as UKIP in Britain, the Front National in France, the Party for Freedom in the

Dewhurst, Darby Speak to Houston Area Republican Dinner

Dewhurst, Darby Speak to Houston Area Republican Dinner

The Spring Branch Republicans held their 2nd Annual San Jacinto Day Dinner, a celebration of Texas Independence that featured Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Breitbart Texas Managing Director Brandon Darby.  The event opened with a video presentation about the

UKIP's Anti-Immigration Posters Explained

UKIP's Anti-Immigration Posters Explained

Earlier this week, the UK Independence Party (UKIP) released a series of posters highlighting Britain’s immigration problems, and how Britain has given up its law-making abilities and therefore sovereignty to the European Union (EU). Some described the posters as ‘good

EXCLUSIVE–NATO Russia Expert: Why Putin Can Win

EXCLUSIVE–NATO Russia Expert: Why Putin Can Win

Chris Donnelly served four NATO Secretary Generals as Special Adviser for Central and Eastern Europe. Author of Red Banner – The Soviet Military System in Peace and War, he now directs the UK’s Institute for Statecraft, and before advising the highest level

Welcome to the Cat Cafe

Anyone who knows me is well aware that animals are my life. If I could, I’d live on a farm (or in a jungle). I’d have a cow and a giraffe. Don’t even get me started on elephants. So, this