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Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

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Romney discusses his op-ed.

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No Shame

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Al Franken is contesting this ballot.

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Caption Contest

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Is it just me, or does this strike the fear of God in you?

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The Fight For Afghanistan

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Some incredible photos from the newly-central front in the War on Terror.

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How Bad Is It?

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It’s real bad.

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Malkin on the Palin Smears

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What we’ve seen in the smears against Sarah Palin go beyond the normal post-election squabbling.

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Veteran’s Day

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Thank you to our heroes.  It’s you who make this grand experiment called America possible. 

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Hope! Change! Now What?

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Empty indeed. 

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On the Sunnyside

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All is not lost. An Obama presidency does provide an opportunity for Conservatives.

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Scapegoating

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The McCain camp takes aim at Sarah Palin.

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Losing an Election

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Well, America, you took the bait, now comes the switch.

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You Think You’re Entitled to the Money You’ve Earned?

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Well you must be crazy. 

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Ohio Says It’s Over

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That’s all folks, say hello to your new President.

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The Real John McCain

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“What an old anecdote about Mo Udall in the hospital reveals about McCain’s character.” A must-read.

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Obama vs. Obama (VIDEO)

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More video evidence that “hope” and “change” really mean “typical politician.” The man has flip flopped more than John Kerry did in 2004.

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Voter Intimidation

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Get a load of this. 

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A Closing Argument for John McCain

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“His mettle has been tested; he’s ready to lead.”

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McCain Does One Last SNL (VIDEO)

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You have to admit that Saturday Night Live has done a spectacular job at becoming relevant again during the campaign.  (Olbermann-bashing bonus)

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‘Bankrupting’ the Coal Industry

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It would be richly deserved if Barack Obama loses Pennsylvania for his comments on the coal industry.

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What Do We Know About Barack Obama?

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Not enough. 

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BEST OF THE WEB for September 2, 2008

Game On

Gustav shows how we've learned from our mistakes, the RNC is back in action, and the left is as crazy as ever.

Politics & Election '08

Sarah Palin: A Bold Choice, or a Desperate One?

John H. Hinderaker and Scott W. Johnson  | The Christian Science Monitor

So far, so good: McCain’s VP pick has electrified conservatives.

Why McCain Still Has a Chance To Win

Peter Robinson  | Wall Street Journal

While Obama remains elusive, the Arizona senator is someone we can all understand.

Palin: Too Much Hope and Change?

Victor Davis Hanson  | Pajamas Media

In anticipation, the liberal establishment has gone simply haywire this last week.

McCain’s Palin Strategy

J.R. Dunn  | American Thinker

The most interesting fact about Sarah Palin’s candidacy for veep is being generally overlooked in the legacy media: what it says about McCain.

Sarah Palin: the New Life of the Grand Old Party

Jonah Goldberg  | Los Angeles Times

John McCain’s running mate has been met with enthusiasm—and donations—from the conservative wing of the Republican Party.

What the Heck is McCain Up To?

Jay Cost  | Real Clear Politics

The Palin pick surprised everybody, and the reaction to it has not been moderate. Analysts tend either to be pleased or pissed.

What the Palin Pick Says

David Brooks  | The New York Times

The Sarah Palin pick allows John McCain to run the way he wants to not as the old goat running against the upstart, but as the crusader for virtue against the forces of selfishness.

Goodbye Apathy

Paul Chesser   | The American Spectator

Because of Sarah Palin, conservatives now have no choice but to back McCain.

Joe Biden’s Class Act

William McGurn  | Wall Street Journal

He’s far from lunch-bucket territory.

The War

An Unsung Victory

Ralph Peters  | New York Post

The Coalition hands back Anbar. 

Victory in Anbar

Editorial  | Wall Street Journal

As significant as Okinawa and the Chosin Reservoir.

Now Basra Basks

Andrew England  | Financial Times

When asked about the militias that until a few months ago controlled Basra, a young Iraqi soldier stamps his boot to the ground as if crushing a beetle.

U.S. Hands Back a Quieter Anbar

Dexter Filkins  | The New York Times

The handover of the Iraqi province, once a stronghold of the Sunni insurgency, marked a long-delayed milestone.

American Interest

The Fundamental Right to Refuse

Crispin Sartwell  | Los Angeles Times

A decent society would respect people’s moral commitments.

The Dirty Little Secret About Social Security

Bob Barr  | The Washington Times

The United States faces a demography-driven crisis of entitlement spending.

Optimism on a Stick

Howard Fineman  | Newsweek

‘American exceptionalism’ at the Minnesota State Fair.

Rich Man’s Burden

Dalton Conley  | The New York Times

We used to work hard so that someday we wouldn’t have to. Today, the more we earn, the more we work.

The Recessionistas Were Decisively Wrong

Jerry Bowyer  | Townhall

Will the New York Times and the rest of the media storm-crows who spent most of the spring and summer cackling the “recession” word admit their error and reverse course? I think you already know the answer to that question.

World Affairs

Pakistan’s Next President Is a Category 5 Disaster

Bret Stephens  | The Wall Street Journal

If there’s a case to be made against democracy, few countries make it better than Pakistan.

Hot French Summer

Roger Kaplan  | The American Spectator

Nicolas Sarkozy is widely despised—a sure sign he’s doing fine job.

Thai Prime Minister Declares Emergency

Jocelyn Gecker  | The Washington Times

Thailand’s prime minister declared a state of emergency Tuesday in Bangkok to restore order after overnight clashes between government opponents and supporters left one person dead and 43 injured.



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