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We are not terrorists. We are journalists in Iraq

'I'm tired that a human life lost in my county is no loss at all.'


Poland, untwinned

Thankfully, Poland has returned to its own best political traditions.


Roger Cohen: Time for some 'Bundesmacht'

NATO needs more helicopters in Afghanistan, but also fairer burden sharing.


Remember Iraq?

America has made Iraq just safe enough for its politicians to be obstinate.


Herbert: The long, dark night

Not only is the prognosis grim, but the medical expenses will soon leave the couple destitute.


Actually, Iran is not so tough

Iran is weak, but this doesn't mean the U.S. or Israel should now go ahead and attack.


Poland votes to rebury the past

For the EU's other members, the past is a force that could destroy the new Europe.


Recipe for success: God and marriage

As the old adage says, little thieves get hung, big thieves get richer and richer.


If Doha fails; Going back to Vietnam

If Doha fails; Going back to Vietnam


Sticking To Standards Key With Polls

As media organizations work to build public trust in the polls they conduct and report, CBS News' director of surveys Kathy Frankovic says reporting the methodology of such surveys is key to fostering confidence.


Abortion: Should the law be changed?

The government does not believe there is sufficient scientific evidence to lower the legal abortion limit of 24 weeks. Do you agree?


Ad-Hoc Liberal Dem Group Plans to Mobilize Against Hillary

The Politico's Ben Smith is reporting that an ad-hoc liberal group plans to run a campaign against Hillary Clinton in the early states by running at her from the left. One has to wonder what's behind it -- particularly financially....


New Cook Poll

Conducted 10/18-21, the Cook Political Report and RT Strategies surveyed 855 registered voters, with a 3.4% margin of error. The sample was made up of 34% Democrats and 29% Republicans. General Election Matchups (All/Dem/GOP/Ind) Clinton 43 / 80 / 12...


Candidate Reax to Southwick's Confirmation

Here are some candidate reactions to the Senate's confirmation today of Judge Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit: Rudy: Today the Senate did the right thing in confirming Judge Leslie Southwick to the United States Court of Appeals for the...


Drudge vs. The New Republic

If you haven't seen yet, Drudge is proclaiming to have documents which would eviscerate The New Republic's "Shock Troops" author Scott Thomas Beauchamp's credibility. And perhaps the magazine's as well. So far as I see, no word yet from TNR...


Third Party Consequences?

Tom Bevan has already noted how Stephen Colbert would draw 13% in the latest Rasmussen Poll in a Clinton-Giuliani race, with Clinton winning 45%-35%. But it's worth pointing out an important point the poll illustrates. Virtually any third-party candidacy in...


Clinton v. Obama, Gallup, and Historical Precedent

Regular readers of mine know that I am not at all inclined to write off Barack Obama. This is not to say that I think he is the likely nominee of the Democratic Party. My point has simply been that...


Humorless

Rick Klein writes that the FEC may rain on Stephen Colbert's inaugural parade. Meanwhile, Scott Rasmussen has a new poll out that shows Colbert picking up 13% as an Independent candidate in a race between Rudy and Hillary....


GOP Narrows Its Scope

Back to something we touched on briefly in Morning Thoughts: How are campaigns deciding where to put their resources? Recent trends and FEC filings show a pretty clear-cut picture, and while no campaign will admit to pulling out of an...


Redstate Bans Paulites

Redstate.com is fed up: Effective immediately, new users may *not* shill for Ron Paul in any way shape, form or fashion. Not in comments, not in diaries, nada. If your account is less than 6 months old, you can talk...


New Romney Ad

Here's Mitt Romney's new ad, "Business World," highlighting the candidate's business experience: Smart. Romney should be doing this more often. He gets battered by conservatives rightly suspicious of his ideological credentials. He should be reminding them that he's also a...


Are separate prisons a good idea?

The Prison Service has converted two prisons so that they hold only foreign national prisoners. Should foreign prisoners be held separately?


Your views on diplomas and A-levels?

England's A-level system could be replaced by diplomas, says Schools Secretary Ed Balls. Send us your reaction.


Should injured troops get more support?

The Royal British Legion is using the launch of this year's poppy appeal to call for more support for injured soldiers. Send us your views?


Scalise: To stop 'brain drain,' the U.S. needs immigration reform

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 During the debate on the North American Free Trade Agreement, Ross Perot spoke of a "giant sucking sound from the south." His dire prediction was that free trade would result in an exodus of American manufacturing jobs to Mexico.




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