Will Chelsea Clinton end up as dictator of the United States

Jan 10, 2008 09:13 AM

Ok, bear with me. In 1988, George H.W. Bush was elected President of the United States. 20 years later, and we’ve had either a Bush or a Clinton in office. What happens if Hilary Clinton gets elected following her victory in the New Hampshire primary?

Nice editorial from soldier in Iraq

Jun 26, 2007 10:59 AM

Just read an excellent editorial written by a soldier serving in Iraq, addressing the constant handwringing in DC about how differing opinions might hurt our soldiers' feelings. For the record -- I share his view, and during the Gulf War protests didn't bother me at all -- even though I supported the war while I was there. In fact, protests reminded me that whatever their view, there were folks back home who realized that there was, in fact, a war going on.

Idiots on the left, idiots on the right

May 16, 2007 05:56 PM

The Progressive ran an article a couple of days ago profiling a couple (a Gulf War veteran and his wife) who were offended when they saw a military recruiter in a meeting with someone (presumably a potential recruit). They proceeded to post notes in the window of the private meeting room, a confrontation ensued, and they were arrested.

Message to Democrats: Spamming Me Will Not Get You My Vote

Apr 21, 2007 12:29 PM

I woke up Wednesday morning just like any other day at around 5 am, stumbled downstairs and poured myself a cup of coffee. Then, like any normal morning, I grabbed my MacBook and went outside to read my mail, smoke, and wake the hell up. I was greeted with more than a thousand message in my inbox.

Making martial law easier

Feb 19, 2007 09:31 PM

When I started working on Murphy’s War about two years after the Oklahoma City bombing, I was imagining a future America where an intrusive federal government was spying on citizens, listening in on people’s phone calls, suspending habeas corpus, and using the military in ways that violated posse comitatus. Little did I imagine then that virtually every thing I thought of, we would see worse in the months and years after September 11.