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After almost one hundred seventy years as a liberal arts college dedicated solely to the education of undergraduates, Hillsdale College is, in a very modest way, branching out – with the establishment, within its politics department, of a Graduate School of Statesmanship. Its aim is to provide instruction at the graduate level in political philosophy, American government, and statesmanship with an eye to preparing young people for careers in the academy, in think tanks, and in government.

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By Cas Balicki

Cas Balicki

As a gifted amateur drinker in high school, when I applied to university, I won the first drinking scholarship my college ever gave out. Unfortunately, after seeing me in action the old alma matter cancelled that program and replaced it with a course in the Heuristics and theory of self destructive behaviour among Catholics educated by Jesuits. During those years the dean would have put me on academic suspension, but he didn't bother as the smart money was on me not ma… [more]

| September 30, 2011

Dennis Miller on Fox News: “Cain vs un-able.” Preview Open

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By M1919A4

M1919A4

Lawyer, retired. Once a soldier.

| September 30, 2011

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I have just read two excellent articles (both from National Review) about Herman Cain’s economic ideas, in particular the “Nine, Nine, Nine” plan.  They have given me pause and a good deal to think about, and I think that they will do the same for you.   The first is by Kevin D. Williamson in […]

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By Cobalt Blue

Cobalt Blue

Chemistry professor at a deep blue college in deep blue Vermont. Cobalt blue is excellent camouflage in such alien territory.

| September 30, 2011

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[Update: No joy for Pies supporters … Geelong took the Premiership 119-81. Close match until the Cats pulled away in the fourth quarter. Highlights of the game available here.] Australian Rules Football, that is. Given the recent spate of sports-themed posts on Ricochet – on the thrilling last days of the baseball season, the start of […]

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Fox & Friends’ Extraordinary Coverage of the Killing of Anwar Al-Awlaki

By Tim Groseclose

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Tim Groseclose

Tim Groseclose is an economics professor at George Mason University and the holder of the Adam Smith Chair at the Mercatus Center. He has held previous faculty appointments at UCLA, Caltech, Stanford University, Ohio State University, Harvard University, and Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of two recently published books, Left Turn: How Liberal Media Bias Distorts the American Mind, and Cheating: An Insider's Report on the Use of Race in Admissions at UCLA.

| September 30, 2011

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At 4:15 Pacific time this morning, I turned on the TV to watch Fox & Friends.  Immediately, I heard the Fox-News-alert “bing” and Iearned that U.S. drones had killed Anwar Al-Awlaki.   As Steve Doocy noted, Fox News’ K.T. McFarlane had earlier explained why this was more important than the killing of Usama bin Laden.  The reason was because bin Laden had largely been isolated and unable to direct many terror attacks.  Meanwhile, Awlaki was not so isolated and had recently directed more attacks than bin Laden. Further, he was younger, more internet savvy, and seemed to represent the future of al Qaeda.

For the remaining hour and 45 minutes of the show, the hosts interviewed Gen. Tom McInerny, Gen. Jack Keane, Judith Miller, Geraldo Rivera and others.  All provided impressive information and insights about Awlaki.  Fox & Friends also provided a report from correspondent Greg Palkot, who relayed some information from a secret source in Yemen.  The show provided another report from correspondent Jennifer Griffin, who relayed information from an anonymous source in the Pentagon.

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By Bereket Kelile

Bereket Kelile

I am a God-and-country conservative. I'm a USAF Vet, Bibliophile, Foodie, Writer (see blog), Coffee Connoisseur, & Music Lover.

| September 30, 2011

7 COMMENTS

This is something I’ve thought about since the Obama administration announced this policy last year, that they would target American citizens. I think it brings up important questions about national security and the safeguards we want to have in place so that the gov’t doesn’t just recklessly kills people without justification.  But is this policy […]

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By Oranjeman

Oranjeman

| September 30, 2011

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OK; never mind the fact that I can’t think of a single person who is actually advocating that we should have to pay no taxes.  Never mind the fact that the apparent hypocrisy against using ‘infrastructure’ while protesting an expanding federal behemoth is a canard (I mean, you already paid for it, didn’t you, so […]

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By Casey

Casey

Quite Fancy.

| September 30, 2011

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The argument in favor of the Postmodern tendency to deconstruct and reconstruct reality is that it has allowed us to gain new insights by viewing events and ideas from a fresh, unbiased perspective.  Unfortunately, this tendency has also caused an almost complete disregard for context.  Without context, true understanding is impossible.  So if you, like […]

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By C. U. Douglas

Thatcher

C. U. Douglas

Born and raised in Oregon, I've lived most my life on the West Coast, save three years near Minneapolis, Minnesota. I survived four years in the hellish paradise that is Santa Rosa, another two in a land where "Keep Portland Weird" is the first commandment, and I am happily married and living in Utah. I am an electrical designer, Protestant, and a huge nerd. I am a brand new father, and I can't shut up about it. I abuse ellipses with wild abandon.

| September 30, 2011

Once more we see an article one could swear was being written by the Onion. I’m not sure what else to say.  There’s some things that leave me (more) speechless. Preview Open

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By Yankee Whig

Yankee Whig

| September 30, 2011

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I watched the season premiere of the CBS police drama Blue Bloods recently, and it reminded me that I sometimes wonder if anyone in entertainment media is aware that this show even exists. If they knew what was going on on this show, they might second guess their decision to air it. This is justified […]

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By Bereket Kelile

Bereket Kelile

I am a God-and-country conservative. I'm a USAF Vet, Bibliophile, Foodie, Writer (see blog), Coffee Connoisseur, & Music Lover.

| September 30, 2011

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Ramesh Ponnuru wrote a great article in the August 29 issue of NR that argued the Tea Party’s control of the GOP is more myth than reality. The more I hear this line from liberals the more I tend to think that it’s a cliche or talking point used to demogogue them, especially when racism […]

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By Michael Kellogg

Michael Kellogg

I am a married 46-year-old software developer in Southern California. Pretty hard-right conservative, devout Catholic. I love my work, and also enjoy following politics and religion, blogging, road and mountain cycling, SCUBA diving, and playing with my kids before they grow up.

| September 30, 2011

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I just watched a short video commentary on Greece at StratFor and their conclusion seems to be that Europe can’t afford to kick Greece out of the Eurozone, yet can’t afford to let them stay, either. and so the path forward goes like this: Greece is not salvageable. Greece simply can’t compete unless it is […]

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By Charlotte

Charlotte

Charlotte is a member of Ricochet.

| September 30, 2011

Many thanks to Troy, Casey, and Mollie for their recent posts on the unbelievable regular-season baseball finale. In my family are a Yankees fan (dad), Tigers fan (mom), D-Backs fan (sister), and Brewers fan (me)–what fun. Any chance we could get Ricochet’s Own (TM) Ursula Hennessey to weigh in on the awesomeness that is October […]

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Obesity, a Roadblock to the White House?

By Diane Ellis

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Diane Ellis

After a brief stint in the nation's capital, former Ricochet editor Diane Ellis has returned to her hometown in Santa Cruz County, CA, with her husband and their miniature Australian cattle dog, Bee.

| September 30, 2011

44 COMMENTS

Here on Ricochet, we’ve had a few conversations about politicians’ looks, and whether those looks are presidential.  Tommy De Seno’s wife, for instance, just doesn’t think Paul Ryan “looks like a President.”  Pat Sajak thinks Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all looked the part, but that Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Al Gore simply didn’t.

Whenever this topic comes up, Chris Christie’s weight inevitably surfaces in conversation.  I get the sense that most here don’t consider Christie’s obesity a liability, and some might even consider it a net plus.  For example, Scott Reusser says that, “for me, somehow it seems to add to his oh-what-the-hell-I’m-just-going-to-tell-it-like-it-is image.”

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By The (apathetic) King Prawn

The (apathetic) King Prawn

Just another disillusioned conservative. Also not a shrimp.

| September 30, 2011

Al-Awlaki leading prayers in the Capitol building after 9/11. If true, this is indescribably awkward. H/T to Jonah @ the corner. Preview Open

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By BThompson

BThompson

| September 30, 2011

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What’s behind the love for Herman Cain? I have to know. Is it his cheesey low budget campaign videos that could pass for SNL parodies? Preview Open

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By mareich555

mareich555

| September 30, 2011

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As some others have noted on the member feed, Herman Cain has been pushing his 9-9-9 plan of which the final 9 represents a 9% national sales tax.  This is probably a fine idea except that I believe that the only taxing power the federal government has is excise taxes, import duties and income taxes […]

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Nine Broke Cities

By Rob Long

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Rob Long

Rob Long, Hollywood writer and producer, started his career as a screenwriter for the TV show "Cheers." You can find his musings on National Review, Newsweek International, and the Los Angeles Times. Rob's weekly commentary "Martini Shot" is broadcast on L.A.'s KCRW and can be found on iTunes. Rob is a co-founder of Ricochet.

| September 30, 2011

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Via Yahoo! News, the economic and business blog 24/7 Wall Street rounds up the municipalities in the US that are in the worst economic shape:

1. Central Falls, RI

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By Fredösphere

Fredösphere

Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Fredosphere. Listen to my song "Abraham Lincoln Was an Invader from Space". Read my stor

| September 30, 2011

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If Chris Christie does become a candidate and has a successful presidency, that moment where a “woman in the balcony” at the Reagan library begged him to run will be remembered as an iconic moment in American history. Reporters will interview that woman at significant anniversaries, asking her if she knew what a pivotal role […]

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My Big, Incomprehensible Feud With Some Other Blogger

By Claire Berlinski, Ed.

Editor

Claire Berlinski, Ed.

Since earning her doctorate in international relations from Oxford University, Claire Berlinski has lived and worked in Britain, Thailand, Laos, Turkey and now France as a journalist, academic, editor, translator and freelance writer. She is the author of Menace in Europe: Why the Continent's Crisis is America's, Too and There is No Alternative: Why Margaret Thatcher Matters. She has also written two spy novels. Her writing has been published in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Th… [more]

| September 30, 2011

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This one is so important that I need to settle the score before I mention that the Chinese are planning to invest a billion dollars to open a coal mine and build a coal power plant in Turkey. I don’t know much about the Zhejiang Energy Group, but I don’t plan to find out, because I have a lot of irate blogging to do. Someone who wants to do real journalism might look into this, though. 