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...