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HuffPo's radical drone policy

  The Huffington Post, also known as the Hugo Chávez fan club, is running a lead story, “U.S. Drone Policy,” that features a photo of American-born Islamic terrorist Anwar Al-Awlaki amidst several photographs of dead children. The image, which would

As predicted, left attacks Rand Paul over Lochner

Near the start of Rand Paul’s filibuster on Wednesday, I noted his call for President Barack Obama to revisit his understanding of the Lochner case. A few other libertarian-minded legal geeks noticed: Josh Blackman did, as did Randy Barnett, for example.

Jon Stewart Stands with Rand Paul

Jon Stewart Stands with Rand Paul

One might expect Comedy Central star Jon Stewart to skewer Sen. Rand Paul for the politician’s filibuster questioning the administration’s drone policy. After all, Rand was calling into question President Barack Obama’s Peace Prize bona fides by delaying the confirmation

Will the Left Finally Get the Tea Party Now?

Will the Left Finally Get the Tea Party Now?

Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster against the confirmation of CIA Director and “drone czar” John Brennan offers a “teachable moment” to the media and the left about the Tea Party. As they seethe in outrage and confusion that it took a Republican to

They've Already Done the "We'd Never Do this" Spiel

In response to Possible Response: Of Course the President Would Never Do This:  Tomorrow when Carney is asked he can claim that this is much ado about nothing because of course the President would never use drones on Americans inside

RebRANDing: New GOP Guard Stands Up for Constitution

RebRANDing: New GOP Guard Stands Up for Constitution

On Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) served notice to both the Republican establishment and to the Democrat-Media Complex: conservatism isn’t gone. It’s not even on vacation. The new wave of conservatives is here, and they know how to play the

Rand's Stand Against Drones Ends After 12+ Hours

Rand's Stand Against Drones Ends After 12+ Hours

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) yielded the floor at 12:40 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 7 after continuing his filibuster of the confirmation of John Brennan as CIA Director for nearly thirteen hours.  During his “talking” filibuster, which originally began as

Paul, Ryan, Rubio, and Jeb Bush 2016 Oh My!

It would be cliche to say Washington can never get anything done because we are in constant campaign mode.  Both parties begin thinking about the next election the moment the last vote is counted; maybe before. We can speculate on