More troops

By Jun 05,2008

More troops

As promised to commenter Will, an answer to this question: “What policies do you think would have salvaged the situation in Iraq circa 2003?” That answer is almost certainly more...

By Jun 05,2008

Francophilia and the Future of Europe

Jim Manzi has recently re-promoted American francophilia. I like this, and sympathize deeply with French civilization and French culture for many of the same reasons Jim and Charles Murray dwell...

By Jun 05,2008

In Defense of “Studies”

Conservative students today — in college as well as high school — find themselves in much the same situation as elementary school kids whose parents take their children’s side whenever...

By Jun 04,2008

Goldfarb, McCain, and the media

I’m glad Reihan penned a defense of my once and (probably) future colleague Michael Goldfarb and his hiring by the McCain campaign over at the Scene. Lefty reaction has been...

By Jun 04,2008

Toobin watch

After Kathleen Parker noted the same thing I noted over at the Corner, Jeffrey Toobin shot Kathryn Jean Lopez an email apologizing to Labash and the Standard for his discourtesy....

By Jun 04,2008

Hillary Martyrdom Watch

Literally: I didn’t know it would feel this bad. I didn’t know it would feel this personal. I’m all for a united Democratic party. But losing my last chance to...