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 Investigate This!Ann Coulter: The Republicans are back in charge in the House of Representatives this week, and not a moment too soon! ... more  Democrats Pursuing a New "Nuclear Option" on FilibusterGuy Benson: Senate Democrats all share a common aim: Reforming the chamber's filibuster rules and eroding Republicans' ability to impede their legislative agenda. ... more  The New SophistsVictor Davis Hanson: In classical Athens, public life became dominated by clever and smart-sounding sophists. These mellifluous "really wise guys" made money and gained influence by their rhetorical boasts to "prove" the most amazing "thinkery" that belied common sense. We are living in a new age of sophism. ... more  Top 10 Political Lies of 2010Larry Elder: The biggest political "lie" of 2010? ... more  Wily Old Dems Take on Whippersnapper Republicans Michael Barone: Curious fact, unearthed by Gerald Seib of The Wall Street Journal. The average age of Republican House members in the new Congress convening this week is 54.9, younger than the Republicans' average age in the previous Congress, 56.5. But the average age of House Democrats has risen, from 58 to 60.2. ... more  Let the Investigations BeginCal Thomas: Given the Democrats' track record of investigating Republican administrations, they will lack credibility when they protest Republicans investigating actions by the Obama administration. ... more  Cuba Among "Best Countries in the World" (Says Newsweek)Humberto Fontova: Newsweek magazine just hailed Cuba among "The Best Countries in the World," quality-of-lifewise. ... more    Return of the Minivan? Steve Chapman: It's boxy, bland and relentlessly practical, but in an age of diminished wealth and high unemployment, maybe that combination doesn't sound so bad. Despite those qualities, or because of them, the minivan is making a comeback. ... more  Expensive, Lengthy NJ Teacher Tenure Process Revealed Kyle Olson: Education Action Group has produced an eye-opening chart illustrating the torturous, time-consuming and expensive process New Jersey schools must follow when attempting to fire a tenured teacher for "inefficiency, incapacity, conduct unbecoming or other just cause." ... more  A Change in Power Now, Optimistic Conservative Message Still Needed Jackie Gingrich Cushman: >This week, as much of the rest of the nation is packing up Christmas ornaments, trees and lights, the 112th Congress was sworn in. After the Republican victory in the midterm elections, the House of Representatives transitions from a Democratic-led institution to a Republican-led body. ... more  Saturday Night Alive? Ken Blackwell: We all breathed a sigh of relief when the ball fell in New York's Times Square and the holiday season this year ended without another terror attack. ... more  Reinforcements Are Here Emmett Tyrrell: The modern tea party movement has no leader. It has no organization. Rep. Michele Bachmann tells us that an organization is in place, but it had better be awfully good. ... more  Econ Quotes: By Lipsky, Palin, Forbes, Malpass, Meltzer, Ruff, Etc. Ross Mackenzie: Quotes on the economy as the new year begins. ... more  2011: A Fiscal Reckoning That Cannot Be Avoided Howard Rich: While the extension of Bush-era tax cuts dominated headlines during the recently-concluded lame duck session of Congress, the coming year will bring with it a renewed focus on public debt – whether policymakers like it or not. ... more  Homeless in Hawaii Diane Medved: Leave it to the homeless to dampen my enthusiasm for paradise. ... more  How a Bill Really Becomes Law Rich Galen: In the Senate there are no known rules, so a bill comes to the floor when the Majority Leader decides to bring it to the floor. ... more |
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