Category: politics

Christopher Hitchens on Thomas Jefferson

Met Christopher Hitchens today. . . very interesting. More later. Here’s a quick hit: my favorite quote of the day. Talking about Jefferson and the Declaration, Hitchens said “life” and “liberty” were obvious, but...

Who Should Rule the World?

John Hawkins polled 200 conservative bloggers and asked them who should rule the world. Today, he posts the top 15 from the 38 bloggers who responded. Here’s one interesting part: Condi is number ONE....

Bruce Bartlett on George Bush

Bruce Bartlett Bruce Bartlett says George Bush has never been a conservative. At best, conservatives were naive about Bush. At worst, they sold out much of what they claim to believe in. Tell us...

Margaret Thatcher: No Collagen Needed

After an hour watching Hollywood’s version of a female leader, we need an antidote. We need the real thing. “To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have...

Sitting Next to Cornel West

Cornel West So I’m sitting in the lobby of the Omni Shoreham between panels, doing a little blogging. . . . Who walks up, with a group, and asks to sit down? Cornel West....