Two Years After Strict Immigration Reform, Oklahoma Is More Than OK
The state's economy is far outperforming most of the country, and it appears to trace back to the passage of their illegal immigrant crackdown.
The Ground Zero Mosque Developer: Muslim Brotherhood Roots, Radical Dreams
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Everything there is to know about Faisal Abdul Rauf, the wolf in sheep's clothing behind the planned lower Manhattan mega-mosque. |
Preserve an Ecosystem, or Preserve an EPA Rule?
Prescribed fires are necessary to preserve a prairie ecosystem, but the smoke causes regulatory problems for cities downwind. It's the EPA versus nature.
Syria, Iran, and Turkey Openly Defy Obama, as Russia Regains Mideast Influence
Obama continually ends up with egg on his face, while Russia is shoring up its ties and influence in the Middle East ahead of a nuclear Iran.
Henry Gates Deflates the Reparations Balloon
Gates famously played the race card when arrested by a white cop in Cambridge, Massachusetts. And yet his new book has dropped like a bomb on those who’ve made careers out of racial complaints. (Taken from The Hicks File on PJTV; watch this segment here.)
What Did You Say About Muhammad?!
As Muslims fume over Western cartoons of Muhammad, check out the disturbing things non-Westerners publicly say — and get away with — about the prophet. (And don't miss Zombie: "Fatwa Headbutt: Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks attacked.")
Merkel’s Losses in North-Rhine Westphalia: An Anti-Bailout Vote?
The detailed results of elections in Germany’s most populous state do not bear out the MSM narrative that it was the Greek rescue package that doomed the chancellor's party.
New Apologias Emerge for Former South African Judge Goldstone
Liberals such as Andrew Sullivan, Alan Dershowitz, Jonathan Chait, and Matthew Yglesias have recently made former South African Justice Richard Goldstone a controversial figure to say the least. Ronald Radosh was on the case months ago at PJM documenting Goldstone's support of apartheid, as he writes today.
Bloomberg, Obama, and Holder Run for the Hills but not Far Enough
Whatever anti-terrorist street cred three of the self-styled smartest guys in the room had before the Times Square incident is now in tatters.
Surprise: EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule Adds Cost, Does Little
The EPA's RRP rules force contractors to treat every home built before 1978 as a hazardous waste site. Will this do enough good to justify the cost?
UK Chaos: Labour, Lib Dems 'Coalition of Losers' Angers Britain
On Monday, backroom deals between the two left-leaning parties did not go over well with the UK electorate.
Kagan Can Be a Justice, Though She's Never Been a Judge?
Elena Kagan has never spent a day employed as a judge, and may now be given a lifetime appointment.
Why Is It a Slur to Suggest Elena Kagan Is a Lesbian?
Are leftist anti-gay identity groups shifting blame for a “whispering campaign” against the potential SCOTUS nominee onto conservatives and Republicans?
The Greek Debt Crisis for Economic Morans
If you're having problems understanding the concepts behind the financial crisis in Europe, fear not. A real Moran will assist you.
Are Honor Killings Domestic Terrorism?
Phyllis Chesler recently discussed her study, "Worldwide Trends in Honor Killings" on Fox News' Strategy Room show, hosted by Lauren Green. Check out Phyllis' latest post to see how it went, and to read the study itself.
What's Happened to Silicon Valley (Part 5)
Scott Budman finishes his series on the current, troubled state of Silicon Valley on an optimistic note. In his latest video, Scott visits a new start-up that, despite any number of obstacles, decided to move to Silicon Valley to take advantage of its unique entrepreneurial culture.
PJM Political 5/8/10: From Times Square to South Park to Texas
Steve Green, James Lileks, Ed Driscoll, and Jennifer Rubin discuss Faisal Shahzad and the MSM's ideological blinders. Roger L. Simon covers Comedy Central's feckless response to "South Park's" death threats, then interviews Gov. Rick Perry at his first NASCAR race. (Roger's first NASCAR race, that is.)
What’s Happened to Silicon Valley? (Part 4)
Silicon Valley has lost some of its overseas luster: While places like India and Israel are making it easier for startups to launch, California has put taxes in place that make doing business here less attractive than it used to be, Scott Budman reports in his latest video.
Iron Man 2: A Love Letter to Ronald Reagan?
The film is a big, brash, exciting, and brainy adventure, supercharged by its love for core American values.
Boycotting Israel? There’s an App for That
A Jewish MIT graduate student involved with the International Solidarity Movement has developed software to help anti-Israel activists know what not to buy.
What's Happened to Silicon Valley? (Part 3)
Lately, both Silicon Valley's tech industry, and the region's housing market, have stagnated. Scott Budman explains why, and how to fix it, in a new video.
CA Students Punished for Wearing American Flags on Cinco de Mayo
"Students said it appeared school administrators were worried the patriotic shirts could trigger fights."
Iranian Scuds Target Israel's Cities
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Newsweek Is for Sale — But for How Much?
How much would you pay for Newsweek? Roger L. Simon starts the bidding with an appropriately low offer. (And don't miss Ed Driscoll, who flashes back to his December 2009 post: “Is Newsweek a Brand that will Disappear in 2010?”)
SIGINT Spy Drone Key to Capturing Shahzad?
Could an unmanned signals intelligence aircraft have tracked the movements of the accused Times Square terrorist? And is the use of drones in the U.S. legal?
PJTV: God, Guns & NASCAR
For Roger Simon, it's a weekend of barbecue and burning rubber down in the reddest of red state America. From the garage to the pit-stop, Roger gets the full NASCAR tour — courtesy of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who's got his own sponsored car!
It's Time: GOP Needs to Radically Change Tactics with Minorities
What the GOP has done for decades to reach minorities has not worked, and will never work.
Myths Associated with the 'Smart' Electrical Grid
There is no national "grid." And a "smart" grid will not "vastly improve" electric power generation or efficiency.
The Bomb Failed, the System Failed, and DC Fails to See Our Enemy
Investigators arrested would-be NYC car bomber, Faisal Shahzad, on a plane bound for Dubai. Did the system work? Or, are we very lucky? At PJTV, Bill Whittle talks with fellow PajamasXpress blogger Michael Ledeen to find out what lessons we can learn from this terror attempt.
Times Square: It's the Jihad, Stupid
How can we begin to defeat this enemy if we are not even willing to name it? Read more from Ed Driscoll ("Officials Arrest Pakistani-American in Times Square Bomb Attempt") and Richard Fernandez ("The Gorgon’s Stare").
Honor the Founding Fathers by Supporting Independents
The Founders' fears about the dangers of factionalism have all come true. (But would they support Charlie Crist's recent move?)
Ahmadinejad Calling Obama's Bluff
Today at the UN, Iran's president showed why he's a better strategist than his American counterpart. (Also read Claudia Rosett: "Why Does Anyone Care What Ahmadinejad Says at the UN?")
Willful Blindness: Army Unprepared for Another Jihadist Attack
Military leaders are moving even further from readiness after the Ft. Hood massacre.
From NY To CA: South Park, and Tales of the Parentheses States' Fiscal Woes
Taken from this week's edition of PJM Political, Ed Driscoll interviews Brian Anderson, City Journal magazine’s executive editor and the author of 2005’s South Park Conservatives, in a wide-ranging interview recorded live on location at the Manhattan Institute's offices.
Has Al Gore Given Up on Global Warming?
Does Al's recent purchase of a nine million dollar mansion in swanky Montecito, CA, mean that he's cashing out his global warming-produced profits, and like Shane, going home? (Plus updates, and questions for PJM readers: we're looking for informed sources on the CCX and CLE sales, and on the buyer ICE. Contact us through the PJM Tips page. Anonymity will be respected.)
Failed Car Bomb in Times Square
New York's Gov. Paterson on Sunday described the failed bomb attempt as an "act of terrorism." Mayor Bloomberg described the bomb as being "amateurish," but early reports belie that description. (Also read Richard Fernandez: "Give My Regards to Broadway")
Arizona: Never Let Mexican Border Violence Go to Waste?
Point/Counterpoint: In the left corner of the ring, Ruben Navarrette is not a fan of Arizona's new immigration law: "Mexican drug violence is a headline-grabber that stirs anxiety and fear. So it’s natural that Gov. Brewer and other supporters of SB 1070 would cynically use it to further their claim."
The Mohammed Image Archive: Where Every Day Is 'Draw Mohammed Day'!
South Park is the least of Islam’s problems: Zombie has amassed the world's largest online collection of images of Mohammed.
Obama's Known of Al-Qaeda Ties with Iran for a Year, but Still No Action
An AP investigative report reveals the magnitude of Obama's inaction regarding the dangerous Islamist regime.
UN Determined to Destroy America’s Second Amendment
The United Nations wants to control small arms in order to promote peace and security, but their own research contradicts this rhetoric.
Arizona, the Role Model State
For some, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s signature upon her state's newly minted state immigration law rivaled Scott Brown’s Massachusetts Senate election win for the title of "Best Conservative Moment of 2010."
Liberalomania: Don't Drink the Water in D.C.
Although it’s long been argued that liberalism in itself is a mental disorder, it usually remains relatively benign. However, if left untreated, it risks taking over the entire reasoning center of the brain, and the full-blown disease, liberalomania, sets in.
Here Comes the UN Libyan 'Blights' Council—Updated
With the Obama administration AWOL, a country that consistently violates human rights is about to win a seat on the Human Rights Council. Update: As Claudia writes in a new post, "All You Need to Know About the UN: 155 Votes for Libya."
Gay Marriage: Laura Bush, Dick Cheney, and Barack Obama
Of the three, Obama is the one who hasn't expressed support for gay marriage.
Quebec Says ‘Non’ to the Niqab
The province takes a leading role in the pushback against multiculturalism, with 95 percent of citizens approving of the ban.
Middle School Brainwashing: Would MLK Approve of Holocaust Denial and Anti-Semitism?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, California, turns its back on its namesake's vision: it's hosting a Holocaust denier and a virulently anti-American and anti-Semitic rapper at a program tonight. Student tickets are free, of course. Update: "It’s come to this," Ed Driscoll writes: "CNN's Anderson Cooper defends segregated education."
Iran: Where Bush Failed, Obama Simply Wastes Time
Once critical of Bush's policy, President Obama adopted a similar, though softer, strategy.
'LandPeace': A Bottom-up Approach to Peace in Israel
A group of West Bank Israelis and Palestinians want the politicians and the outside world to step aside — they can manage just fine on their own, thank you very much.
When Andrew Sullivan Attacks
Ronald Radosh has been called many names in the past, including "counter-revolutionary" and "traitor to the left." But Andrew Sullivan comes up with a new charge: “pro-Israel fanatic.” Somehow, he'll manage to live with this.
Kerry-Lieberman Bill an Economy Killer
Cap and trade simply won't die, and it's latest incarnation is as much of an economic disaster as all the previous ones.
Mr. Micawber Travels to Greece
The maw is always open. The appetite limitless. When it comes to government subsidy, the answer is Never Enough.
Will Spain Be the Next Greece?
In post-modern Spain, where everything (including the term “financial crisis”) is relative, politics will be far more important than economics in determining whether the country avoids a Greek-style debt default.
Fake Outrage on the Left Over Kagan
The only thing that matters to liberals about Kagan is that she is being appointed by a Democratic president.
Six Questions that May Decide the Presidential Contest of 2012
Will the economy still be in recession? Will there be a serious third party challenge? These and other keys have predicted results in national elections since 1956.
Fatwa Headbutt: Swedish Mohammed Cartoonist Lars Vilks Attacked
Today in Sweden, the most "progressive" nation in the world, dozens of Muslims cheered while witnessing the attempted murder of a blasphemer.
Deconstructing Morgan Hill: How the U.S. Flag Became Inflammatory
A confluence of leftism caused five students to be punished for their patriotism.
Short Sellers in Congress: Another Lesson in Financial Hypocrisy
Financial analyst and author Tristan Yates, recently quoted in the Washington Post, notes that Sen. Carl Levin has accused Goldman Sachs of the same financial behavior that members of Congress regularly engage in.
Diluting U.S. Power: Obama to Expand G-8 ... by 12 Countries?
Obama makes the Russia-friendly announcement amidst heaping praise on Russian president Dmitri Medvedev.
Slavery Reparations: A Dead Issue, and Well-Deserved
Professor Henry Gates admits the impossible complexity and moral fog of the once-championed progressive idea.
Can One Spill Shut Down Gulf Drilling?
Never letting a crisis go to waste, liberals have advanced the idea that all drilling in the ocean should be stopped and no new drilling allowed.
Nostalgia for Bernie Madoff: British Isles Have Lobotomy
I’m beginning to have nostalgia for Bernie Madoff. At least he knew that he was operating a Ponzi scheme. The clowns in charge of the UK have been running one for years and seem to be totally clueless about it.
A Modest Proposal: the Inverse-Burqa Law
A simple plan to improve England's distaff aesthetics, and provide multicultural even-handedness? It's in the bag.
Border Security Is President Obama’s Responsibility, Whether He Likes It or Not
A message from the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas: secure our borders, Mr. President, and stop playing politics with our national security.
War, Pestilence, Famine: That's Climate Change ... When It's Cold
Ignore the warnings of a warming planet — the worst eras for humanity occurred during periods of cold weather.
Liberal Fascism: The Font
As its namesake 2007 documentary vividly illustrated, Helvetica is utterly inescapable, both on your PC's monitor screen and in the 3-D world as well, from American Airlines to the IRS's 1040 form. But how did an era that promised unlimited freedom to designers create a font that became so ubiquitous?
High School Where Flag Flap Occurred Hides Racist Secret
What's more divisive: students wearing American flag shirts or administrators sanctioning a racial supremacist group? (Also read Roger L. Simon: "Identity Politics is for idiot sheep and the LA Unified School District.")
Utah's Asymmetric Tea Party Threat to the Establishment GOP
Bob Bennett's loss in the Utah Republican primary is proof that the tea parties represent an asymmetric threat to political organizations optimized for party-line warfare. (And don't miss Glenn Reynolds: "Obama has awakened a sleeping giant.")
Israel Divestiture Movement at UC Berkeley Loses Battle, but Advances Their War
The campus Hillel has become an unfriendly environment to pro-Zionist students, catching up to the rest of the campus.
Iran Grabs a Seat at the UN's High Table — by Hosting a Dinner
The U.S. RSVPed "yes," came knocking at the door, and ate what was served.
West’s Complacency Will Bring About Its Demise (PJM Exclusive)
A former CIA agent in Iran has a dire warning regarding Iranian intentions and their progress with nuclear weapons. (Don't miss Roger L. Simon's interview with Reza Kahlili on PJTV's Sharia & Jihad Watch.)
PBS' Masterpiece Mystery Deals with Communist Atrocity and UK, US Complicity
The long-running Foyle's War series establishes a foothold on the eastern front.
'Don’t Waste the Crisis!' German President Says
Horst Köhler’s attacks on “international finance” fly dangerously close to some worrisome historical precedents.
NY Times, Seizing on Fear, Pushes Civil Rights Restrictions
Does the New York Times really crave a society in which the federal government can restrict the constitutional rights of citizens who have committed no crimes?
The Appalling Media Double Standard on Reporting Political Violence
When it comes to leftist violence, the media sees no evil, hears no evil, and especially speaks no evil.
Safety or Privacy: New Technology Will Make Us Choose
Should we allow the government to use our cell phones to track potential dirty bombers?
America and Her Allies: A Parable for Our Times
For Obama, the choice is clear: cater to his friends or serve his enemies.
Most Trusted Name? CNN Runs Outrageous Health Care Tale
CNN reports a man couldn't find a better quote for his surgery than a price ten times higher than the going rate. This is bad enough to put all CNN health reporting in question.
Who Knew the 'MS' in MSNBC Stood For 'Morally Superior'?
Some might have a hard time living down a moment such as Contessa Brewer's Kinsley-style gaffe this week. But not in her circle.
Climategate: Sensenbrenner Report Challenges EPA Greenhouse Finding (PJM Exclusive)
Rep. James Sensenbrenner today releases a report calling the science behind the EPA's endangerment finding for carbon dioxide into question.
Is Osama Bin Laden Enjoying a Safe Haven in Iran?
There is a tantalizing body of circumstantial evidence that the world's number one terrorist is being sheltered by the Islamic regime.
Voice of America: Carrying Water for the Mullahs?
A probe into the U.S.-funded VOA regarding its refusal to air negative material on Iran may have more evidence: VOA interviewed me, a former CIA agent, but won't air it or return my messages. (Update: Don't miss Roger L. Simon's interview with Kahlili on PJTV's Sharia & Jihad Watch.)
Get Ready for a Rollicking UK Election Night
Will the campaign end with a hung parliament, a dramatic end to a bizarre election season?
Times Square Suspect: the 'Foreclosure Terrorist'?
Faisal Shahzad is a Muslim terrorist motivated to kill by his religion, not by the loss of his house to the bank. (Also read Roger L. Simon: "Times Square Bomber: Political Correctness as psychological disorder.")
Will American Jews Accept Obama's 'Charm' Offensive?
Just because the White House is attempting to reassure American Jewish leaders doesn't mean that they've actually softened their tough anti-Israeli policy.
Teachers' Unions Exposed in The Cartel
A brave new documentary reveals the corruption, waste, and stupidity of education spending in New Jersey.
So Long, and Thanks for all the Drachmae
Europe ought to consider giving Greece a lovely parting gift. Thanks for coming over! But the hour's late, and after your $146 billion bailout, tomorrow's hangover promises to be quite a nasty one.
When They Call You a Nazi, You've Won the Immigration Argument
Point/Counterpoint: In the right corner of the ring, the LAPD's Jack Dunphy favors Arizona's new immigration law: "But while the new AZ law's opponents are revealed as hysterics, it will still be uncomfortable for those police officers who must now go out and enforce it in an atmosphere of intense media scrutiny."
Ask Dr. Helen: Does Society Encourage Genital Assault Against Men?
Why do we find comedy regarding men being struck in the groin acceptable?
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