Tag Archives: Republicans

Why the Right Needs a Dog in the Clean Energy Fight

Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The problem with the current energy debate is that on the one hand, the right’s solutions will keep the economy humming for the next twenty years after which there will be a massive energy crisis.

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Posted in Business, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Media, Peak Oil, Policy | Tagged Democrats, Fossil fuels, Meet the Press, Nancy Pelosi, Natural gas, Republicans, Tom Brokaw | 8 Comments

Star Wars Episode VII: Managing Currency Fluctuation for the Maximization of Galactic Trade Efficiencies

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by Chris Ladd

In 1960 when Barry Goldwater was writing Conscience of a Conservative, the world was in the throes of a massive transition which, though it is continuing today, is much easier to recognize in our time. It is a move from … Continue reading →

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Posted in Media, Policy, Politics | Tagged Administration, Barry Goldwater, Chris Ladd, Republicans, Star Wars | 4 Comments

More Ridiculousness from Right- and Left-wing Punditry

Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this week, liberal radio show host and MSNBC pundit Ed Schultz called right-wing darling Laura Ingraham a slut on his radio program. Above is his apology followed by his original on-air comments. The contrite groveling to which Schultz must subject … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Media, Politics | Tagged Democrats, Ed Schultz, Laura Ingraham, Politics, Republicans | 11 Comments

Daniels Is Out

Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Mitch Daniels, one of the more promising candidates in the Republican field, announced today he would not be running for the Republican presidential nomination. His rationale centered on family considerations. It seems Obama’s reelection victory appears increasingly likely as one … Continue reading →

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Posted in Media, Politics, Predictions | Tagged Decision 2012, Mitch Daniels, President Obama, Republicans | 12 Comments

Stewart Takes on O’Reilly

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I missed this interview by about three days, but I thought I would post it here because it is so surreal. Jon Stewart and Bill O’Reilly could not be any more different. A very bizarre interview, but entertaining, nevertheless.

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Posted in Humor, Media, Politics | Tagged Bill O'Reilly, Conservatives, Democrats, Fox News, Jon Stewart, Liberals, Republicans | 26 Comments

Born Fighting: Entertaining Account of How Scots-Irish Shaped America

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America is Senator Jim Webb’s historical account of how the Scots-Irish ethnic group has strongly influenced the American character. It provides a comprehensive history starting as far back as the Celtic migration from Central Europe to the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book Reviews, Defense, Media, Policy, Politics, War | Tagged Book review, Conservatives, Democrats, Republicans | 7 Comments

Is the Next Election a “Lock” for Obama?

Posted on Sunday, May 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

With the successful elimination of terrorist mastermind, Osama bin Laden, President Obama’s prospects for an election victory in 2012 seem much brighter. In the wake of bin Laden’s death, Obama’s approval ratings have surged 9 percentage points since April from 47% … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Central Asia, Defense, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Predictions, Taxes, Terrorism, War | Tagged Decision 2012, Democrats, President George Herbert Walker Bush, President Obama, Republicans, Unemployment | 8 Comments

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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Posted in Book Reviews, Media, Policy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged Andrew Breitbart, Book review, Conservatives, Democrats, Frankfurt School, James O'Keefe, Republicans, Righteous Indignation | 11 Comments

Government Still Growing, Even After Compromise

Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Now that the dog and pony show surrounding last week’s budget brinkmanship is over, it is more clear than ever that neither political party truly grasps the magnitude of the government’s spending problem (or they do, but do not care). … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Finance and Economics, International Security, Media, Policy, Politics | Tagged Budget compromise, Congress, Democrats, President Obama, Republicans | 14 Comments

Budget Impasse Silly When Put in Perspective

Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

As the threat of a government shutdown looms in less than thirty-four hours from now, it is important to put the whole impasse in perspective. When confronted by the sheer weight of the country’s budget and budget deficit, a difference of … Continue reading →