Obamessiah Hits the Holy Land
Israelis liked what they heard from the Democratic presidential candidate during his whirlwind visit. They just hope they can believe it.
Obama’s New Berlin Venue: Another Bad Choice
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Speaking in front of a monument associated with Hitler could have been avoided. |
Shocked Serbians Celebrate Karadzic’s Capture
How did a fugitive leader wanted for genocide hide in his own country in plain sight? Conspiracy theories abound.
Hurricane Dolly Slows, Deepens, About to Hit Texas
As Dolly approaches landfall and southern Texas hunkers down, PJM's own Weather Nerd, Brendan Loy, is tracking the storm's every move.
Photographing Children Becomes a Crime
The paranoid belief that all photos represent a threat to kids is more widespread than ever.
John Edwards in a Feydeau Farce at the Beverly Hilton
There's a moral to the John Edwards/Rielle Hunter affair and love child story — and I think we all know it.
Senator, You’re No Henry Kissinger
Does Obama really think he can prove himself a foreign-policy pro by eating chow with U.S. soldiers and delivering a few wrist-slaps to our allies?
Photo Ops and ‘Fake Interviews’: Obama’s Excellent Overseas Adventure
Great pictures and fawning media coverage? Yes. Real evidence of foreign policy competence? Not yet.
The Doctor Is In: National Health Insurance = Longer Life?
Many people in countries with socialized medicine outlive Americans. But is access to health care the reason?
Time Running Out to Cast Your Veepstakes Vote!
Week 5 votes have been counted: Bill Richardson continues to lead the Dems with 14%, followed by Jim Webb (11%), Kathleen Sebelius (9%), Wes Clark (9%), and Hillary Clinton (7%). For the GOP, it's Mitt Romney (21%), Sarah Palin (18%), Tim Pawlenty (9%), Bobby Jindal (9%), and Mike Huckabee (7%). Don't miss your chance to vote — and win great prizes! Click here...
Obama’s Fact-Fudging Mission in Iraq
Visit or no visit, the candidate's understanding of the war and its consequences is stagnant and superficial.
The Gray Lady Rejects McCain
The story of the senator's discarded op-ed explains why the New York Times is dying. (Read more from Roger L. Simon here.)
In the Middle East, Diplomacy = Weakness
Dialogue and concessions often frighten America’s allies in the region and embolden its enemies.
Trouble on the Afghan-Pakistan Border
The US must perform a complex diplomatic dance in Pakistan to protect its troops in Afghanistan, says Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
McCain Keeps Up Iraq Attack on Obama
The McCain campaign's newly aggressive approach was on display today at a “Straight Talk Town Hall” event in Pennsylvania.
Big Fat Brother Is Watching Your Calorie Count
Should the government be inventing laws to shame people into their healthy lifestyle choices?
The Media and Obama: Reporters or Flunkies?
Coverage of Obama and McCain is so unbalanced that even the NY Times has noticed.
The Dark Knight — Not Just Another Superhero Movie
Who would have guessed that the latest Batman movie would have a conservative point of view?
Colorblind Equality: A Winning Issue for McCain?
Opposing race-based preferences could help power a McCain comeback.
Holy Smokes: Turning Cigarettes Into a Religion
A church that considers smoking a sacrament? It gives a whole new meaning to "Ash Wednesday."
McCain Must Get a Grip on the Economy
Security is important, but again in 2008 it's the economy, stupid. John McCain needs to recognize this if he wants to win.
The Weather Nerd Has the Latest on the Hurricane Season
The newest PajamasXpress blog Weather Nerd by renowned weatherblogger Brendan Loy will be tracking every gust and downpour.
Energy Independence: Shooting for the Moon
Comparing freedom from foreign oil to the moon landing is a ridiculous analogy.
Hollywood Loses the War in Iraq
Will Hollywood ever wake up and realize that all films about the Iraq war aren't doomed to failure — it's their bias that's the problem?
Obama-Gate (The Brandenburg Gate, That Is)
Degrading the historical monuments of friendly countries into electoral campaign backdrop scenery shows a lack of respect.
Anti-Semitism Without Anti-Semites
A recent speech to the German Bundestag argued that while anti-Semitism has changed a lot, it's still as pernicious as ever.
IndyMac: Not Such ‘A Wonderful Life’
Portraying Senator Chuck Schumer as the evil Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life makes understanding a bank run fairly easy.
Let’s Learn to Laugh About Obama
The New Yorker cover controversy and Obama's humorless reaction show that America has forgotten how to laugh.
