William F. Buckley Jr., champion of conservatism, dies at 82

Buckley made enormous contributions to conservatism. He will be missed.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

1926 - 2008

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/27/america/27buckley.3.php

Obama's "Patriot" Act

Further evidence that Obama is far too inexperienced - this time with economic issues - to be our next president.

Also, Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) recently said this of the freshman senator's economic plan and his appeal as a candidate:

"He's got socialized medicine, he's got more welfare, he's got food stamps, he's got free houses and tax cuts for 95 percent of the American people and frankly it is simply not sustainable. Always be weary of very charismatic, good-speaking people who promise everybody everything, because you'll never know what they'll really do."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120407121574294919.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

Raúl Castro gives signals that Cuba will change

Let us remain cautiously hopeful of Cuba's new president. In the end, it is the interest of the freedom-deprieved Cuban people that must be taking into account.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/america/cuba.php?page=3

Czechs agree to electronic prescreening of travelers to U.S.

This is another sign of the general lethargy of the EU and how proactive steps by national governments, in this case the Czech Republic, are far more successful. These new travel measures streamline the process of entering the US and eliminates a cumbersome visa requirement that backlogged US consular officials aborad.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/europe/visa.php

U.S. missile shield plan nearly final, Czechs say

This is a great step forward in European and American relations for common defense.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/25/europe/shield.php

It's the Middle East, Stupid

Author and scholar Michael Oren discusses the prospect of instability in the Middle East and its challenges for the next president.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/25/AR2008022502224.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

South Korea's Sarkozy

An interesting outlook on Lee Myung-bak, the new president of South Korea.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/114681/page/1

How Right is McCain?

Excellent point by point breakdown of where Sen. McCain, GOP nominee to the presidency, stands.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120310968910072193.html?mod=opinion_journal_political_diary

David Brooks on Obama, Conservatism and the reality of a Democratic mandate

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/15/opinion/15brooks.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/opinion/19brooks.html?_r=1

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/opinion/12brooks.html

Obama's credentials

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGeu_4Ekx-o

Mr. President, Don't Forget Iran

Good outlook on the real threat Iran still poses.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120338314589475783.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

GOP Flake out

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) deserves a seat on the House Appropriations Committee.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120338258864375739.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks

Let Freedom Ring

What an exciting few days for freedom across the world. As the international community welcomes Kosovo, Pakistan had elections dealing a blow to the ruling party of President Musharraf and Fidel Castro stepped down as president of Cuba.

As my best friend would say (and I modified):
Forever a Patriot, Forever Free!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/pakistan/index.html

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/19/america/castro.php?page=1

Kosovo declares independence

Congratulations to Kosovo! It is interesting to note in the photo how not only Kosovar flags are being flown, but also, the red, white and blue, star-spangled banner of the US.

The US and the rest of the modern West welcome Kosovo and wish her people prosperity and freedom.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/02/17/kosovo.independence/index.html

Freedom and Islam in Turkey

Turkey searches for its modern, secular identity with a population that is predominately Muslim hoping for EU membership.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120302713611769635.html?mod=opinion_main_europe_asia

The Neocons and Iraq

As a self-proclaimed neoconservative, I still believe going into Iraq was the right thing to do for the long term benefit of the US and the Middle East.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120312200840372987.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Sarkozy is criticized for Holocaust memorial plan

The criticism is uncalled for and irrelevant. President Sarkozy is taking bold steps in integrating religious dialogue in France and should be supported.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/15/europe/france.php?page=1

Cannon to the right of him

Compelling outlook on the general election and campaign season.

http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10697074

The Audacity of Selling Hope

Charles Krauthammer eloquently states what I have been saying for months: the Obama campaign is without substance and a danger to the country.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/14/AR2008021403105.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

Romney throws his support to McCain

This is a great step forward in uniting the Republican party for the general election campaign season.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/14/america/campaign.php