Commentary - America's Future

By AF Editors • Oct 23,2008

Frankly, they'll take whatever they can get

I like Daniel Larison’s comparison of the present-day Republican party to the Tories since Tony Blair’s first victory, because they seem similarly out of touch with what’s going on in...

By David Donadio • Oct 22,2008

Robert Samuelson, how do I love thee?

Thank you. Quoth Samuelson: To: Voters Under 35 Subject: Your Future Recommendation: Get Angry You’re being played for chumps. Barack Obama and John McCain want your votes, but they’re ignoring...

By David Donadio • Oct 22,2008

"I'm afraid he will bomb my goats!"

I’m normally no fan of MoveOn.org, but they’ve got an undeniable winner here. A friend just sent me this.

By Daniel Kennelly • Oct 22,2008

Powell's asymmetry of outrage

I share a portion of David’s frustration with Powell’s endorsement of Obama, but there’s something else I’d like to add to it that has increasingly upset me. Powell couldn’t be...

By AF Editors • Oct 22,2008

F for Fake

For some reason, I find the idea of art forgeries fascinating. I like to imagine forgers operating in some shadowy European underworld of decadent aristocrats and war profiteers, like something...

By Damir Marusic • Oct 22,2008

On Palin's Extravagant Wardrobe

Marc Ambinder reports that Republican donors are furious with the McCain campaign having spent more than $150,000 on Palin’s wardrobe and makeup since she was chosen: The Democrats are going...