The Anti-Reagan

Can anyone predict when Buchanan thinks foreign interventionism is OK and when it is not? Grenada(!) good, Iraq bad? #tcot

'U' researchers find promise in cancer-fighting cells

Positive stories like this using hESCR and something wicked this way will come. I wonder what isn't meeting the eye here. #tcot

Don't you mess with grandpa, sonny

84-year old would-be Good Samaritan apparently turns the table on his attackers. I love these stories. #tcot

Certain areas of economy swelling with jobs

The invisible hand is still on the tiller. #tcot

Obama's science fiction

The president's "intellectual laziness" and "moral arrogance" are not news.

Pope tells Nancy Pelosi life must be protected

Apparently the Speaker didn't try her "theological" defense of abortion on the pope.

Buy American--or bye-bye America

Please. Buchanan invokes Keynes and Volcker (aka Mr. Volatility). What started the fall of the Articles of Confederation, again? #tcot #stimulus

How Congress trumps Darwin

Also reveals one of the great self-contradictions of the "progressive" movement. #tcot

Evans-Novak Political Report: Final Edition

The long-running newsletter closes up shop.

Truth or consequences for Pope Benedict

It may be necessary to believe that modernity is the supreme tribunal to not understand the pope's moves re SSPX. #catholic

Travel pick: pop culture and cinema in Italy

Darwin goes to Rome. I wouldn't mind seeing this exhibit.

Obama just flatters himself

Those who ignore history... or would that be deny history in this case?

Political views stripped Thissen of Holy Angels' honor

He wasn't actually stripped, but denied, an honor, in accordance with Church teaching.

Pope strongly endorses apostolic use of the internet

Wouldn't have expected otherwise: Break down barriers and go where the sinners are... #catholic

What the stimulus will cost you

According to Heritage, it looks like a lot... I'm still waiting for someone to convince me our bailout swamp fever won't end up being inflationary. #tcot

Obama's job approval rate stands at 68%

Even Jimmy Carter had near-Felsenburgh-like approval in the beginning... #tcot

Iraq War Showdown: Bill Kristol Agrees to Debate Matt Damon After Actor’s “Idiot” Slam

I don't think Damon is stupid enough to take the challenge. #tcot #hhrs

Up from Conservatism: America needs a better Right than the GOP can provide

Reid Buckley has hit simultaneously on two questions that have been bugging me for at least a year and a half: Where is the conservative (and libertarian for that matter) re-examination of first principles, and is there still enough common cause with the Republican to bother with it? #tcot

White House Web Site Becomes Pro-Abortion After Obama Takeover

Not a big surprise. Is there any place easy to find his predecessor's online documents?

Bush Mocked as He Arrives on Inauguration Dais

They are who we thought they were. Nice. #tcot

Change has Come to Whitehouse.gov

Wasted no time... Sigh... #tcot

How the Fed's Folly Got Us to Where We Are

A decent outline from WSJ re what happened when Alan Greenspan got all dolled up while the rest of Washington was wearing beer goggles. #tcot

Why Ron Carey Thinks Norm Coleman will Win

A rare bit of optimism in these parts, even if it is from the local party hack-in-chief #tcot

Obama Breaks Bread with Conservative Writers

Promising on the face of it, and probably a shrewd move. Or was this just the elite meeting the elite? #tcot

Henderson, Rice elected to Hall of Fame; Blyleven inches closer

Can't really argue with this year's inductees.

Consumer Borrowing Drops by $7.5B in November

That this is considered a bad thing must be sending Adam Smith into grave spins. Just say no to bubbles. #tcot

A Prayer for Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

Unfortunately, it seems prayers for a holy death are appropriate. May Ss. Jude and Joseph intercede.

#catholic

Diet not Exercise Plays Key Role in Weight Loss

Anyone who has run the numbers knows this is true.

#health

Pope says St. John's Gospel is an Eyewitness Account

The latest seminar assertion is that Jesus never existed. Not so fast...

The Economic "Stimulus"

Blank checks always prove irresistible.

Minnesota Twins Owner Carl Pohlad Dies

May he rest in peace.

Fred Thompson Explains the Economy

Common sense? Ask not...

Final Votes Tallied- Franken Leads by 225

All over but the lawsuit... (HHT: HH)

No Permanent Majorities in America

The 2008 election is nothing to get too cocky about...