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EDITORIAL: Another judicial radical
Another day, another Obama nominee who doesn't appear to love America. Another nominee who thinks the United States is inherently racist. Another nominee who thinks that judges should let their "ethnic and racial background" have an effect on how they conduct their trials. President Obama's radicalization of American government needs to be stopped. Published October 25, 2009
EDITORIAL: Eye in the sky
It is no surprise that with Democrats in control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House, the result is disarray in the intelligence community. When they're not bashing or de-funding, they're investigating. It's a wonder they've found time to mess up spy satellite policy. Published October 25, 2009
EDITORIAL: Politically correct counter-terrorism
Do counter-terrorism measures targeting bombers who dress as women offend the rights of transexuals? This is one of the pressing questions addressed in a new United Nations report on "Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism." Published October 23, 2009
EDITORIAL: Why Dow 10,000 is really 8,600
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average going back above 10,000 last week, some Americans are breathing a sigh of relief. This magic number takes us back roughly to where the market was a year ago, though still a long way from the peak of 14,164 reached two years ago. But before anyone starts thinking that Americans have recovered much of their wealth, it's important to know that some of the recent rise this year has been illusory. Much of the Dow's increase is simply due to a lower value of the dollar. Published October 23, 2009
EDITORIAL: Bulldogging Georgia
The Obama administration's "reset" of relations with Moscow has caused understandable nervousness in countries on Russia's periphery. Not helping matters much is Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who called the collapse of the Soviet Union "the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the [20th] century." Among states that won their freedom after the Soviet collapse, there is justifiable concern that they might be subjects of the Evil Empire again one day. Published October 22, 2009
EDITORIAL: Obama’s ‘safe schools czar’ acts up
The only safe thing that can be said about President Obama's "safe schools czar," Kevin Jennings, is that he's completely inappropriate for an important White House appointment. Mr. Jennings has a long, troubling history, but the list just got a little longer with the information that he's a long-time member of the extremist homosexual organization ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). Published October 22, 2009
EDITORIAL: Dede’s police state
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, House Minority Leader John Boehner and the National Republican Congressional Committee are now in the position of endorsing thugocracy. Unless they withdraw their endorsements and financial support for left-wing Republican Dede Scozzafava, they will effectively condone a blatant, unwarranted and somewhat frightening attack on a free press. Published October 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: McDonnell for governor
The only way to support Creigh Deeds for governor of Virginia is to believe in a fairy tale - call it Three Little Governors. Once upon a time, the voters of Virginia elected a moderate Democratic problem solver to fix the state's transportation problems, but the first little governor, Mark Warner, didn't solve the problem. The voters decided to try again, but the next little governor, moderate Democratic problem solver Tim Kaine, didn't solve the problem, either. Published October 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: Ken Cuccinelli for attorney general
State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli of Fairfax is the right candidate for attorney general of Virginia. He doesn't speak in poll-tested sound bites or generalities, he doesn't float with the political wind, and he takes on substantive issues even if they promise him no personal, political benefit. More important still, the actual substance of his record and positions is excellent. We enthusiastically endorse his candidacy. Published October 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: What would Mao do?
White House Communications Director Anita Dunn told a group of high school students last June that former Chinese communist dictator Mao Zedong was one of her two favorite political philosophers, and you could tell she was speaking from the heart. Her earnest appeal to the teenagers to fight their own wars, as Mao had counseled when challenged within his own party, was clearly meant as a call to activism. "You fight your war and I'll fight mine," she quoted Mao as saying, because apparently Mao was all about personal choice. Published October 20, 2009
EDITORIAL: Alabama clips trial lawyers
Sometimes paying to sue just doesn't pay. In a case with major national implications, the Alabama state Supreme Court gave a huge and well-deserved spanking Friday to Alabama Attorney General Troy King and the wealthy trial lawyers he is figuratively in bed with. Published October 20, 2009
EDITORIAL: With military duty, government responsibility
After eight years of war in Afghanistan and six in Iraq, members of the military are feeling the strain of third, fourth and even fifth tours. It's no surprise, then, that their children and spouses are turning to counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists more than ever before. So nearly a decade into unprecedented deployments, the Democratic Congress suggests the Pentagon launch a new study and experiment with a pilot program. Such bold leadership must be a comfort to those who carry the heaviest burden of our national defense. Published October 20, 2009
EDITORIAL: The U.N. sides with terrorists
Suppose a United Nations investigation team found that the United States had committed war crimes in its response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The report finds that while al Qaeda may have been culpable for the attacks and the carnage they wreaked, America was equally to blame - if not more so - for the civilian deaths caused during Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.N. instructs the United States to conduct an internal investigation and punish the perpetrators, or face action from the International Criminal Court. Published October 19, 2009
EDITORIAL: Rushing to revile Rush
CNN, MSNBC, the Atlantic and other media outlets may have unintentionally taught reporters and Web surfers a valuable lesson - Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. Yet, these media could also teach people another lesson. When you report a malicious lie that you didn't double check, common decency demands that you apologize. Published October 19, 2009
EDITORIAL: More wasteful pandering
In yet another cynical ploy for elderly votes that defies good economic thinking, President Obama and lawmakers from both parties want to provide additional $250 payments to 57 million Social Security recipients next year. This $14.3 billion attempt to buy votes with taxpayer dollars is not only unnecessary and fiscally unsound, it shows why Democrats' health care plans will cost much more than claimed. Published October 19, 2009
EDITORIAL: In one ear and out the other
House Democrats want to turn down the volume on your television set by ramping up the intrusiveness of government. It's not a good trade-off, and in this case it's not even necessary. The private sector is already regulating itself. Published October 18, 2009
EDITORIAL: Roanoke’s eminent-domain shame
If only we could abolish corporate greed and replace it with caring government programs and public-spirited non-profit service providers, our health care problems will be solved. That's the plan anyway, but those who are depending on it might need to remember one thing: Corporations aren't greedy. People are. And unfortunately people are a necessary ingredient in all the intricate plans being hatched in Congress and shaped by the White House. Published October 18, 2009
EDITORIAL: Occupational corner-cutting
For an administration and Congress that promised to be the most transparent and ethical in history, it turns out that failing historical standards is an occupational hazard. Published October 18, 2009
EDITORIAL: So much for new job growth
The $787 billion stimulus package isn't working as promised. Despite what some Obama administration officials are daring to claim, job creation continues to decline. Published October 16, 2009
EDITORIAL: Queering our schools
Fifty-three Republican congressmen yesterday demanded that President Obama fire his embattled "safe schools czar," Kevin Jennings. Mr. Jennings' bizarre sexual agenda for American grade schools is one reason the president should dump this dangerous radical. Published October 16, 2009
