Anti-Semitism Without Anti-Semites
A recent speech to the German Bundestag argued that while anti-Semitism has changed a lot, it's still as pernicious as ever.
Let’s Learn to Laugh About Obama
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The New Yorker cover controversy and Obama's humorless reaction show that America has forgotten how to laugh. |
Mamma Mia: A Movie to Laugh At (Not With)
This is a musical comedy with terrible jokes that is nevertheless hilarious.
Technology No Substitute for Customer Love
Companies that don’t provide decent customer service won’t have their customers much longer.
[For the latest in tech visit PJM's new blog Edgelings]
Obama Tries Rewriting History
The senator uses a creative method to get away with changing his position on Iraq.
John McCain’s Plan for Afghanistan
The Republican nominee wants to take the lessons learned in Iraq and apply them to the Afghan front. Can it be done?
The Rapid Decline of the New York Times
Pinch Sulzberger has taken perhaps the most recognizable media brand in the country and run it into the ground. Can the Gray Lady be saved?
Trumbo: Whitewashing the Life of a Blacklisted Writer
A new documentary on screenwriter Dalton Trumbo aims to honor its subject but succumbs to self-righteousness and obfuscation.
Sarkozy’s Failures Hidden Under a Burka
Controversies surrounding Muslims conveniently distract attention from the French president's unkept promises.
MidEast Swap Triggers Controversy, Painful Memories
Israel and Hezbollah trade prisoners for the bodies of kidnapped soldiers.
Fight Cigarettes But Legalize Drugs?
There are some good arguments against the war on drugs. But there are some nonsensical ones as well.
Is Facebook Too Big to Succeed?
It's not so obvious that Facebook can totally dominate the social networking world for the foreseeable future.
[Read the latest in tech at PJM's new blog Edgelings]
IndyMac: Not Such ‘A Wonderful Life’
Portraying Senator Chuck Schumer as the evil Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life makes understanding a bank run fairly easy.
Tweaking the Terrorist Watch List
The ACLU says there are one million names on the list. The fact that they are wrong doesn't discredit many of the solutions they offer to fix the real flaws of the program.
Canada Charges Comedian with Not Being Funny
The Canadian Human Rights Commission hits a new low by investigating a stand-up comic who heckled hecklers.
Do the Netroots Get a Revote?
Obama faces the challenge of acknowledging progress in Iraq without alienating the left-wing base that nominated him.
US Agrees to Participate in Iran Nuclear Talks
America's entry into nuclear negotiations with Iran is the right move at the right time.
Big Brother Doesn’t Want You Eating Burgers in LA
Citing "food apartheid," a Los Angeles politician has proposed that new fast food restaurants be banned from South Central.
Obama: Real Americans Speak French and Spanish
The senator pontificates that his countrymen must better themselves by becoming more European. Pourquoi?
Are Muslim Defendants Getting Special Treatment in Court?
Legal threats against police are being used to get criminal charges dropped against Muslims.
Lead Us to Post-Oil Nirvana, Senator Reid
Here are ways that Reid can help inspire Americans to kick our "sick" fossil fuel addiction. Lead by example, Harry!
US Media’s Faustian Bargain with Castro
Reports coming out of Castro's "workers' paradise" are laughably simplistic and shallow.
Sleazy Men Should Be Publicly Shamed
Christie Brinkley was wise to air lying, cheating Peter Cook's misdeeds in public — more women should do so.
New Yorker Cover Parody Lost on the Left
What good is satire if you have to explain what you are lampooning?
Bailing Out Fannie and Freddie
How do the bailouts of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association affect us?
Richardson, Romney Maintain Veepstakes Lead
Week 4 votes are in! Bill Richardson leads the Dems with 14%, followed by Jim Webb (12%), Kathleen Sebelius (10%), Wes Clark (9%), and Hillary Clinton (7%). For the GOP, Mitt Romney leads with 20%, followed by Sarah Palin (18%), Tim Pawlenty (9%), Bobby Jindal (9%), and Mike Huckabee (7%). Don't miss your chance to vote — and win great prizes! Click here...
Did Vets for Obama Head Shirk His Duty?
It is alleged that General Robert G. Gard helped suppress the investigation of Vietnam-era atrocities.
