Many have wondered why Jon M. Huntsman Jr., a former Obama administration official as Ambassador to China, climate-change believer, ally of Harry Reid and all-around anti-Tea Party candidate is running for the Republican presidential nomination. Were the 2012 Republican primaries
by Andrew Mellon23 Aug 2011, 5:36 AM PST0
From The New York Times: Few predict a Republican upset: registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by three to one in the Ninth Congressional District. But it is not uniformly liberal — many Orthodox Jews live there, for example — and even
by Publius22 Aug 2011, 2:54 PM PST0
A few weeks ago, the left-leaning Texas Independent interviewed Mustafaa Carroll of that state’s branch of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Rick Perry’s relationship with local Muslim communities there. Carroll complained about Perry reaching out to the
by Dave Reaboi22 Aug 2011, 10:17 AM PST0
No, he doesn’t improvise in rhyming couplets but one feels he could if it might provoke a laugh at the foolish world’s expense. One doesn’t want to be at the end of his verbal rapier. He’s already skewered the Obama
by Michael Moriarty21 Aug 2011, 6:39 AM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Libya’s rebels claim that victory over Gaddafi is near A rebel fighter destroys a Gaddafi poster (Reuters) Rebel commanders have indicated that the final attack on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s main stronghold in Tripoli
by John J. Xenakis21 Aug 2011, 5:00 AM PST0
Another American company has decided to expatriate for tax reasons. This process has been going on for decades, with companies giving up their U.S. charters (a form of business citizenship) and redomiciling in low-tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, Ireland, Switzerland,
by Dan Mitchell20 Aug 2011, 5:33 AM PST0
From The Associated Press: Liberals argue that he caved on the debt ceiling. Unions are upset over his handling of unemployment and labor issues. Hispanics brought the immigration debate directly to his campaign doorstep. President Barack Obama’s summer of discontent
by Publius19 Aug 2011, 4:39 PM PST0
Yet another hypocritical left-wing gazillionaire mouthing off about his desire to pay more in taxes… Harvey Weinstein was on [Piers Morgan] last night, talking about his support for President Obama and the fund-raiser he held for him at his home
by John Nolte18 Aug 2011, 7:24 AM PST0
I have always believed that Meghan McCain was upset that the 2008 election produced a female superstar that wasn’t her. Since Sarah Palin’s ascendancy to the upper echelon of conservatives, McCain has been running hard, nipping at her ankles, in
by P.J. Salvatore17 Aug 2011, 1:00 PM PST0
What do the London riots and the recent government crackdowns on Lemonade stands across America have in common? The answer is that in each case, government has done its best to control young people, to stop them engaging in enterprise.
by Iain Murray16 Aug 2011, 4:14 PM PST0
From The Washington Times: Senator Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut Independent who caucuses with the Democrats, told host John McCaslin on America’s Morning News radio show on Tuesday morning that he had not decided if he would endorse President Obama in
by Publius16 Aug 2011, 1:15 PM PST0
–SORRY FOR THE DELAYED MORNING CALL SHEET– Before moving, I apparently made the mistake of getting Charter Internet — and it went a little something like this: ME: Hi, I’m moving to North Carolina, work online and want Netflix to
by John Nolte16 Aug 2011, 10:28 AM PST0
What is the most important part of the 11th Circuit’s recent ruling on The Affordable Care Act? You might think it was the individual mandate being struck down. But it was actually this: Judicial engagement. For the first time in
by Bob Ewing16 Aug 2011, 6:18 AM PST0
The media still seems baffled that prim and proper England would be almost brought to its knees by what the London Daily Mail newspaper referred to as “nihilistic and feral teenagers” rioters. For four days anarchistic youths “from all walks
by Chriss W. Street15 Aug 2011, 4:35 AM PST0
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Taiwan exhibits anti-ship missile as China’s aircraft carrier leaves port
by John J. Xenakis11 Aug 2011, 5:31 AM PST0
From the Tehran Times: Let me teach you something about human rights… TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast on Tuesday advised the British government to exercise self-restraint and refrain from using violence against protesters. According to Reuters, the
by El Cid10 Aug 2011, 10:37 AM PST0
Donald Trump appeared on WOR’s Steve Malzberg show to evaluate the current GOP field.
by Breitbart TV9 Aug 2011, 1:20 PM PST0
National and state liberal groups, led primarily by public employee labor unions, have pumped well in excess of $14,000,000 into the Wisconsin state senate recall elections, six of which will take place tomorrow. MacIver News’ staff complied this graphic of
by Brett Healy8 Aug 2011, 1:57 PM PST0
Burrowed amongst extensive X-Games construction and L.A. Live weekend traffic, the historic South Central L.A. Tea Party held their first rally on July 24, 2011 outside the 102nd NAACP National Convention in Downtown Los Angeles to challenge the racist allegations
by Britt Hysen7 Aug 2011, 5:04 PM PST0
By refusing to set up a health care insurance exchange system that could be used to advance ObamaCare regulations, Gov. Bobby Jindal has cut a path that other state officials should follow, argue analysts with the Cato Institute. However, other
by Kevin Mooney7 Aug 2011, 10:32 AM PST0
The free world has waited patiently for 10 to 20 years to learn the master plan of international jihadism’s “al-Za’im,” (English: “the leader”) Osama bin Laden. Because Seal Team Six dropped in on the al-Qaida leader’s Abbottabad domicile unannounced, he
by Walid Phares7 Aug 2011, 4:43 AM PST0
We need to backup and take a moment to collect ourselves. While it is true we have a wounded president who appears all but finished as a one termer, it will not be from lack of support from the Left.
by Jason Bradley5 Aug 2011, 9:27 AM PST0
It makes sense that showrunners of scripted television would loath reality television, but there are a number of terrific reality shows out there that, in my opinion, are saving civilization from scripted television. You watch shows like “Deadliest Catch,” “Dirty
by John Nolte2 Aug 2011, 4:19 PM PST0
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets080211.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by John Hawkins to discuss Obama’s love of his own voice, the evolution of the Conservative blogosphere
by The New Ledger2 Aug 2011, 9:03 AM PST0
Some of you might remember Indiewire’s Anthony Kaufman’s outrageously obscene and patronizing reaction when a *gasp* black conservative (Sonnie Johnson) appeared onscreen in support of Sarah Palin in “The Undefeated.” It was a revealing look at the dark side of
by John Nolte28 Jul 2011, 9:46 AM PST0