Category Archives: Media

Obama’s Gamble Paid Off, But It Could Have Turned Out Much Differently

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am seriously considering an attempt to rescue the hostages.” — President Jimmy Carter, 1980 According to media reports, President Obama had three options once American intelligence uncovered Osama bin Laden’s suspected location. … Continue reading →

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Righteous Indignation: Entertains and Rallies the Troops

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World is Andrew Breitbart’s rallying cry to conservatives to fight against the institutional left and the liberally-biased mainstream media. It provides entertaining anecdotal accounts of hypocrisy among liberal institutions (e.g., ACORN) and the media. It also provides detailed … Continue reading →

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Didn’t President Obama Learn Anything From the Birthers?

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Why the Obama Administration is debating releasing the photos of bin Laden’s dead body is a mystery to me. First, there has already been a precedent for releasing photos of dead insurgents and terrorists. After all, President Bush readily released the … Continue reading →

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United Nations Concerned About Poor Mr. Bin Laden’s Death

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Just when I thought some sanity was being restored to the world, the lead human rights official at the United Nations is now asking questions about the manner of Osama bin Laden’s death. Are you kidding me? I do not … Continue reading →

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Obama Got Osama: President Obama Addresses the American People

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Nine years, seven months and twenty days after 9/11, the United States successfully hunted down and killed the most notorious mass murderer in American history. The United States killed Osama bin Laden in a military operation. The President ordered the CIA … Continue reading →

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U.S. in Possession of Osama Bin Laden’s Body

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The United States has bin Laden’s body. Talk about a massive propaganda coup. More to follow…

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Bin Laden: We Finally Got Him!

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

News reports indicated that the U.S. military forces killed bin Laden. More to follow as the story develops…

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New York Times Confirms Bin Laden Has Been Killed

Posted on Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

It seems that the rumors are true. The New York Times just reported a United States defense official confirmed that Osama bin Laden was killed. The President will be announcing the details tonight.

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Why Harvard Law School Should Teach Its Lawyers Economics

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Last week, President Obama called for the repeal of a $4 billion tax incentive for domestic oil and gas production. His argument is that the oil and gas industry is doing quite well and does not need any help from … Continue reading →

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Should I Buy a Hybrid or an Electric Vehicle? (Part III): Price of Fuel and Annual Mileage

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday, I presented an analysis on the cost to charge an electric vehicle at my home. The goal of that exercise and the one I am about to do now, is to determine whether it makes economic sense for me to purchase a … Continue reading →

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