Juan Williams Hits a Home Run

I have watched and read Juan Williams for years now, mostly as a commentator on Fox News.  I often find myself laughing or scoffing at his points, but I also acknowledge that he is a fundamentally good guy.  This morning’s piece in the Wall Street Journal, though, brings my respect for him to an entirely [...]

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Five Observations From the Inauguration

1.  I was creeped out by the “Obama!” chant breaking out when the President stepped to the podium.  It was a little too “Evita!” for my taste.  Such things work for the campaign; when used with a President, they become a bit, well, cultish.  Better that his fans leave the chant (and the symbol, and…this) behind.
2.  [...]

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O New Day!

Much enthusiasm, much emotion have been displayed today, and well they should be.  Not only does every president deserve his victory celebration, but the nation also needs these moments of civic renewal to remind itself that its principles and mechanics endure.
Consider it a quadrennial doctor’s visit.  Uncle Sam drags himself into the doctor’s office, is [...]

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