January 15th
Hitchens on Lincoln & Obama. Al Franken likely winner in MN, but unpopular with most voters. Jed Babbin: Obama's rookie mistakes. Grave challenges facing his administration re: Iraq. Health care doesn't need a "fix."


Exclusive: Treason - How did our Founding Fathers Define it?
Dave Gaubatz
If the Founding Fathers of our Constitution were alive today, would they believe there are currently U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens residing in America who are guilty of treason?

Barack Lincoln?
Alan Caruba
Obama is all about imagery. The problem with that is that, after a while, people begin to demand results that will improve their lives.

Why Are the Media Protecting Geithner?

Cliff Kincaid
Does Obama's nominee for Treasury have special insider connections that other failed cabinet appointees lacked?

Chloe Slaughters Garafalo in Geek Showdown

"24" Moran Recaps
There was no contest between these two - Chloe left Garafalo in awe by her supergeek performance. Go Chloe!

Today's Blog Topics
George W. Bush, Winner: One can be reasonably sure that his exit will be marked by a graciousness usually absent in political circles.Backers of jailed border agents appeal to BushCNN's Rick Sanchez vs. "Joe the Plumber" - ACT NOW! CONTACT CNNWhat If Mexico Loses Its Drug War?Destroying America From WithinFinance the Islamic way at Michigan bankRadical Islamic Networks in America - Americans need to know about lethal enemies among us.Cal Thomas Interviews Bobby JindalAre plans in place to revoke our 2nd Amendment rights?
NEW!!! Caption Contest January 15 - January 20

Can you come up with the funniest photo caption?

How Seriously Should We Take the Mexican Crisis?
Douglas Farah
How will the Mexican crisis play out in the so-far complacent states of Nicaragua and Venezuela, which currently view the cartels as allies in their anti-U.S. coalition?

Halsey's ‘Right Arm' and ‘The Mother of All Battles'

Maj. W. Thomas Smith, Jr.
This week in American military history...

Ghana Blazes the Trail for Africa Again
J.Peter Pham, PhD
While Ghana's President Atta-Mills has his work cut out for him, this African nation continues to be a guiding light for a troubled continent.

Contracting in Combat: Advice for the Commission on Wartime Contracting
James Carafano, PhD
There must be a clear chain of command for military contracting that runs from the foxhole back to an office in the Pentagon.

Today's Hot Topics: 1-15
We choose, you peruse.
•1. Israeli Forces Advance Into Gaza City as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
•2. Panetta faces rendition queries
•3. Bin Laden seeks war against Israel
•4. Hamas accepts cease-fire 'in principle'
•5. The Minnesota Recount Was Unconstitutional - There's still plenty of time for the state to get it right.
•6. Bush and the Libby Pardon
•7. Rangel to reintroduce military draft measure
•8. We Hope He Rejects Congress' Bad Idea To Prosecute Bush Officials For "Crimes."
•9. Obama Transition Full of Scandals
•10. Dissecting the Iran-Hamas Terror Connection
•11. Geithner Accepted IMF Reimbursement for Taxes He Didn't Pay
•12. History will show that George W Bush was right
•13. The Fight Over Flight 93 - Will the memorial ever be built?
•14. Hamas' Man (Jimmy Carter)
•15. Bush Destroyed a Dictator. Clinton Installed One. Which of our last two presidents made the world safer?
•16. Murder Spree by People Who Refuse to Ask For Directions by Ann Coulter