A Texan alter ego and America's future
A writer from the British Isles employs his Texan alter ego to wonder at American politics. With the two big parties in mind he says, metaphorically, we now have two radical tails wagging our political dogs
- 4 January 2014
US govt shutdown? Libertarians may secretly applaud
What if we had a government shutdown and nobody noticed or cared? Unfortunately, libertarian instincts may have to yield a bit on this one, says Cato's Dan Mitchell
- 1 October 2013
Race and the Republican Party
The stereotyping of the Republican Party in terms of race is a myth that must be addressed for its own sake and for the unity of the nation
- 31 October 2012
The evolution of liberal thinking
I am not an Anarcho-Capitalist nor am I a Utopian, and just because your society might exist on peaceful, libertarian lines doesn’t mean others will.
- 31 October 2012
Is Obama shallow, or is Romney a "liar"
As Romney takes the lead in the polls the Democrats are rattled. But who has the explanation for this reversal of fortune?
- 9 October 2012
Obama's 'You Didn't Build That' Rap
A hilarious parody of Barack Obama's 'You Didn't Build That' speech is creating waves on YouTube
- 18 September 2012
It's anything but the economy, stupid
The American media, obsessed with fast food chicken outlets and Representatives' bloopers, is ignoring the elephant in the room in the run up to the election
- 28 August 2012
Considering the Ryan nomination
The selection of Ryan has energised an otherwise dull campaign. The degree to which this is maintained will be fascinating to see
- 15 August 2012
Romney, race and the NAACP
Romney has been criticised for giving a speech to the NAACP. At least he turned up...
- 18 July 2012
Happy Diamond Jubilee, Your Majesty
Let's respectfully salute a lifetime of service to the people
- 5 June 2012
Is Obama's gaydar malfunctioning?
It's still the economy, stupid, but Stupid may have been advised to wait until safely re-elected before addressing the issue of gay marriage
- 16 May 2012
Is Hugo Rifkind always this wrong?
Hugo Rifkind is precisely the problem with British politics. Left-leaning, instinctively statist and wrong about everything.
- 12 May 2012
Are Republicans crazy?
Ted Bromund examines the gap between conservatives and Republicans and asks what's so extreme about conservatism?
- 4 May 2012
The Maine political cataclysm: tough choices for voters in The Pine Tree State
The debacle in Maine has led to one of the Republican Senate primary candidates leaving the party. Read why...
- 2 March 2012
Newt plummets: The Republicans may have just dodged a bullet
The familiar sight of Gingrich’s numbers collapsing should be welcomed by the GOP; they’ve dodged a bullet
- 21 December 2011
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