http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,758152,00.html Dozens Targeted in Chinese Crackdown on Critical Voices By Sandra Schulz in Shanghai The recent disappearance of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made headlines around the world. But the Chinese regime has also targeted dozens of other critics and activists in a major crackdown. Many are still missing. It was a trick that they thought would […]
Egypt: Muslims Riot Over Appointment of Christian Governor Posted By Robert Spencer http://frontpagemag.com/2011/04/21/egypt-muslims-riot-over-appointment-of-christian-governor/print/ In the new modern, moderate, secular, democratic Egypt of the Arab Spring, Muslims in Qena are enraged and protesting because a Christian governor has been appointed for them. It was yet another indication that the Egypt that will emerge from this season […]
Obama Justice Department Saves Brotherhood Fronts Posted By Ryan Mauro http://frontpagemag.com/2011/04/21/obama-justice-department-saves-brotherhood-fronts/print/ Investigative journalist Patrick Poole has broken a blockbuster story about how the Obama Administration’s Justice Department blocked plans to prosecute a co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and others labeled “unindicted co-conspirators” in the Holy Land Foundation trial. Rep. Peter King, the chairman […]
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/print/265285 Mr. Ryan Goes to Wisconsin Paul Ryan pitches his budget to constituents. Famous chronicler of presidential campaigns Ted White once described the snow in Wisconsin as representing a rudimentary form of economic justice. “Under the snow, it is impossible to tell the poor farm from the rich farm. . . . The snow gives a white uniformity to […]
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/obama_quagmire_Tg5HRatNCf72nxhK17RmzO Opponents of the Vietnam War — that seemingly endless, inconclusive, increasingly unpopular and ever-more-deadly and costly conflict — called it a “quagmire.” They said it was unwinnable and should never have been fought — and that America must avoid similar future wars. Today, our real risk of “quagmire” is Libya. Our Nobel Peace Prize-winning […]
Trust the Russians Have you heard a worse idea lately? http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/print/265293 Were there an award for the worst idea produced in Washington recently, there would be many worthy competitors, but I think I’d put my money on this one: granting Russians the power to tell Americans whether we can shoot down missiles flying toward their […]
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/the-lingo-of-the-left/ The Lingo of the Left Posted By David Solway In the gated community of the leftist thought-world, no suspicious words, abrasive ideas, or events disturbing to its peace of mind and settled convictions are permitted entry. It lives in an encysted, self-referential domain guarded against unwelcome intrusions. Thus, the expression of doubt, uncertainty. or […]
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/evos-travails/ Chavez-style Economics Fail Miserably in Bolivia Posted By Jaime Daremblum Things continue to get worse for Bolivian president Evo Morales [1]. Last December, his country erupted in massive street protests when Morales abolished fuel subsidies and thereby caused an abrupt spike in gasoline and diesel prices. Chastened by the violent backlash, he quickly reversed […]
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/19/2175928/back-to-the-future.html OUR OPINION: No surprises in Cuba’s sixth congress, just same old, same old About the only surprise at Cuba’s Communist Party Congress that ended Tuesday is that Fidel Castro didn’t open his mouth. For once, no hours-long diatribes about the “evils of American imperialism”, or the irrational reflections he has been prone to writing […]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8463731/Dmitry-Medvedev-becomes-YouTube-hit-with-American-Boy-dance.html Dmitry Medvedev becomes YouTube hit with American Boy dance Stepping to the beat of 1990s pop hit “American Boy”, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s stiff dance moves became an immediate viral hit on YouTube on Wednesday Sporting a form-fitting silver jacket and open collar, Mr Medvedev somewhat awkwardly wiggles his hips and kicks up his […]
