Daniel Larison at The American Conservative castigates Alex Berezow for his incendiary approach to confronting Russia over the troubles in the Ukraine. Mr. Berezow seems to be advocating the World War I approach to Russia’s invasion of Crimea, and we all know how well that turned out. Alex Berezow’s approach to foreign policy might be summed up […]
Scott Walker Supporter and Conservative Icon Eric O’Keefe Wrongly Targeted
National Review reports here that after putting Scott Walker through a politically motivated John Doe investigation, Democrats in Wisconsin have turned their attention to conservative activist groups in the state. The investigation into Walker found nothing illegal related to his campaign, but it was used to smear the governor to no avail before his successful […]
American Conservatives Are Talking Secession
There is plenty of hot action afoot as Pat Buchanan reports. What are the forces pulling nations apart? Ethnicity, culture, history and language — but now also economics. And separatist and secessionist movements are cropping up here in the United States. While many Red State Americans are moving away from Blue State America, seeking kindred […]
I’d Go with Rand Paul and Ted Cruz over Paul Ryan
I’d go with Rand Paul and Ted Cruz over Paul Ryan. The American Conservative brings you into focus on the three. Paul Ryan and Ted Cruz are both popular speakers on the conservative dinner circuit. They have both taken their shows on the road to such familiar destinations as New Hampshire and Iowa. They could […]
Iran Is Sharply Divided on the Syrian Question
Writing at The American Conservative, Scott McConnell tells readers that recently elected president Rouhani believes a negotiated settlement with America is possible. Scott speaks of a mix of enhanced inspections, the end of sanctions, and recognition of the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic. From what I have been told by business people who travel to […]
Dramatic Shift Among Conservatives
The new Wall Street Journal/NBC News survey shows that only a scant third of Americans think Congress should give President Obama the go ahead on attacking Syria. Half of Americans supported strikes in August. Support for strikes is fading fast as Americans learn more about the situation. Conservatives especially are turning sour on intervention as […]
VIDEO: Richard Nixon Talks to Pat Buchanan
From The American Conservative: With “Crossfire” about to return—albeit without founding father Pat Buchanan—CNN recently put online these highlights from a 1982 discussion between Buchanan and his old boss Richard Nixon, who talks about the Kennedys, the Roosevelts, LBJ, and being Eisenhower’s VP.
Opening Salvos of the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries
Chris Christie blasts Rand Paul’s “very dangerous” foreign policy ideas. It seems to me, though, that Rand Paul is often on the money with his foreign policy views against government overreach and nation building. Christie’s war-party approach will catch little traction. Americans are rightly sick to death of saber-rattling neocons. Writing at the American Conservative, W. […]
Foreign Aid to Egypt Should be Cut. There Has Been a Coup.
The Obama Administration sits on the sidelines dumbfounded, showing not a shred of leadership. Writing in The American Conservative, W. James Antle III outlines with clarity the action that needs to be taken. Existing federal law may force the U.S. government to do something previously proposed by Rand Paul: cut off foreign aid to Egypt. […]
The United States Does not Return Defectors to Russia and Never Has
Scott McConnell, writing in The American Conservative, explains this minor fact overlooked by the “ever belligerent” Lindsay Graham. On top of this comes Snowden affair. As I write, the young whistle-blower appears to be at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. The Obama administration, in trying to present him to the world as the reincarnation of Julius Rosenberg, is […]