VDH: A Few Words on Piratics

April 13, 2009

Piracy may or may not be a matter of American national security, but the American people will not for long stand the notion that a captive brave American ship captain risks his life to escape, while formidable American naval power either cannot or will not punish the miscreants;

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Winning Back Silicon Valley: Patrick Ruffini Plots on How the Right Can Do It

April 13, 2009

“The inherent contradiction of America’s most capitalist region supporting America’s most socialist politicians may be coming to an end. Especially if this Administration really is dumb enough to treat venture capital like hedge funds.” Are Silicon Valley entrepreneurs really up for grabs for the Republicans after unpopular Geithner moves? Believe it when you see it.

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United Nations Tightens Some Sanctions Against North Korea

April 13, 2009

United Nations Security Council expected to “issue a formal statement” condemning North Korea’s rocket launch on Monday, adopting US position on tightening existing sanctions (imposed three years ago following nuclear test) which demands Pyongyang stick exclusively to balsa wood model rockets in the future. Sure, they’ll listen; they don’t want to be lonely or anything.

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The Flight of the Talented From Wall Street Banks: Blessing in Disguise?

April 13, 2009

Is the flight of the bright masters of the universe from Wall Street Banks actually doing some good for the economy? Some “financial experts believe that the exit of talent is actually reducing moral hazard and increasing market discipline. It is, in short, undoing some of the damage to markets that they bailouts have caused.”

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Despite Major Policy Pushes, We Still Can't Read Obama

April 13, 2009

Rex Murphy can’t find the authentic POTUS. Despite his eloquence, it is impossible to find the summing up of Obama’s ideology, beliefs, or intentions. “You will find it a frustrating challenge: His statements blur into one another, no one speech distinguished by the authentic charge of words spoken from the deepest part of himself.”

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Suspense Ended: Obamas Head to Episcopal Church for Easter

April 12, 2009

The only story more interesting yesterday than the Obama family’s selection of a pet was their non-selection of a church, heading to St. John’s Episcopal. The default choice for POTUSes past and present, across the park from the White House, marks Obama’s first church attendance since January — no wonder he thinks America is post-Christian.

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Palin Fires Back at Levi: "Over My Dead Body" He Was Living in Her House

April 12, 2009

Sarah Palin’s faults are public and manifold, but she’s also got her good points — particularly when it comes to defending her family against the media. When baby daddy Levi Johnson goes on TV, Palin offers up pair of very personal responses to the young man. The fury of a woman scorned? Watch out, McCain.

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Coverage Roundup: Heroic US Captain Escapes, Seals Kill 3

April 12, 2009

On Twitter, Tammy Bruce responded to the news by observing that the U.S. had apparently employed her plan: “Four bullets for four terrorists.” Meanwhile, our friend Paco has a modest proposal.

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Kidnapped US Captain Freed: Snipers Kill Three Pirates

April 12, 2009

NAIROBI, Kenya – Navy snipers on the fantail of a destroyer cut down three Somali pirates in a lifeboat and rescued an American sea captain in a surprise nighttime assault in choppy seas Easter Sunday, ending a five-day standoff between a team of rogue gunmen and the world’s most powerful military.

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Update on Vatican Ambassadorship: Holy See Denies Back and Forth

April 12, 2009

The Vatican is denying reports that it has formally blocked any appointments for US ambassador (via Don Surber, and previously mentioned here).

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