November 21, 2007 (Archives)
Thomas Jefferson Wouldn't Think Much of Modern Journalism. Blogging - That's Another Story...
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| Would he read the NY Times? |
Though journalism as we know it didn’t exist when the First Amendment was written, today’s reporters don’t hesitate to make the case for their importance by citing a famous Thomas Jefferson quote. Steve Boriss contends that mainstream news is the opposite of what the third president thought it should be.
What's Wrong With Fred Thompson's Campaign?
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| Close, but no cigar |
Fred Thompson was supposed to blaze into the Republican presidential fray, overtaking the pack with his booming voice, commanding Reaganesque stage presence, and solid conservative credentials. But that hasn’t happened. Rick Moran examines why and asks whether there is still hope for “Fred Heads.”
ADDENDUM: Dean Barnett @ Weekly Standard sees a better Thompson in PJM’s interview.
Hugo Chavez vs. the Catholic Church
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| There's only room for one Supreme Being... |
It is increasingly clear that Hugo Chavez wants to become Venezuela’s president-for-life. Bridget Johnson writes that “as Chavez steamrolls toward totalitarianism, the church could be the last voice to stand in his way and shepherd the opposition.”
The Glenn and Helen Show: The Supreme Court and the DC Gun Ban
The Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal on the D.C. gun-ban case, meaning that the question of whether the Second Amendment protects a right to arms will be squarely before it. The suit was brought by Bob Levy, a senior fellow in constitutional studies at the Cato Institute, and Glenn Reynolds and Helen Smith talked to him about the case, the law, and what may come next.
France Is Stuck In Traffic As Transit Strike Wears On
 PJM Paris: A solid majority of French citizens oppose the strike paralyzing their economy, but that isn’t stopping the striking or the sabotage reports Nidra Poller.
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