Tag: Commentary

In this picture, then-U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (pictured in the center) samples whiskey at Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. This photo opportunity might not have been possible, however, had Prohibition not been repealed in 1933. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)

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My mouth, my choice: Raise a glass to Prohibition Repeal Day

Kevin R. Kosar · December 5, 2017 8:58 pm

All of these efforts to spin objectively horrible behavior and make it subjective based on your political affiliations seems egregious. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Sexual misconduct & tribalism: A love story

Siraj Hashmi · December 5, 2017 8:16 pm

Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital might upend the status quo, and it might upset those who have staked their reputations onto peace process strategies with a long track-record of failure. It may lead to some violence. And it's no magic bullet. But when heated rhetoric subsides and diplomats once again meet, peace will be one step closer to reality. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

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Peace in the Middle East is one step closer to reality if Trump makes huge Jerusalem change

Michael Rubin · December 5, 2017 8:03 pm

You could probably write an entire book exploring everything that's wrong with the governor's response, but we'll try to keep it brief. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Stop giving Christians a bad name, Mike Huckabee

Becket Adams · December 5, 2017 7:48 pm

ABC also took the additional, and unusual, step of barring Ross, its chief investigative reporter, from covering President Trump. (Image courtesy screenshot)

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The detail you might have missed about ABC News disciplining the reporter who bungled the Michael Flynn news

Becket Adams · December 5, 2017 7:26 pm

Rank-and-file Republicans should instruct the chairman of the Policy Committee, Sen. John Barrasso (pictured second to the left), to adopt a service-oriented approach focused on their needs, not those of the leaders. A good start would be for Barrasso to decentralize policy development by sharing information on problems and potential legislative solutions with all members before the leader has decided on his preferred approach. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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A long-overlooked Senate committee could save the Republican agenda

James Wallner · December 5, 2017 7:14 pm

Trump is expected to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital in a statement on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump must warn Hamas: Don’t test us on Jerusalem

Tom Rogan · December 5, 2017 7:06 pm

As black leaders look back on his legacy, instead of reminiscing on Rep. John Conyers' civil rights work, they should look objectively at his track record and the damage his reputation has done on a national scale. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

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Don’t shed any tears for John Conyers

Patrice Onwuka · December 5, 2017 7:02 pm

Weaponizing the tax code against the Left's preferred middle institutions is a mistake. Their institutions have more money and can last longer than ours, and the Left will always be more ruthless in their use of big government. And to chip away at the middle institutions -- whether they be Harvard or Hillsdale, colleges or churches -- is the most unconservative thing one can do with government power. (AP Photos, Wikimedia Commons)

Harvard vs. Hillsdale: It’s cultural suicide to sic Washington on the Left’s institutions

Timothy P. Carney · December 5, 2017 6:55 pm

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn (pictured center) arrives at federal court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Court documents show Flynn, an early and vocal supporter on the campaign trail of President Trump whose business dealings and foreign interactions made him a central focus of Robert Mueller's investigation, will admit to lying about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the transition period before Trump's inauguration. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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FBI faces questions about charge against Michael Flynn, given Clinton aides’ statements on server

Emily Jashinsky · December 5, 2017 5:45 pm

A burned truck is seen outside Al-Rawda Mosque in Bir al-Abd northern Sinai, Egypt a day after attackers killed hundreds of worshippers, on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. Friday's assault was Egypt's deadliest attack by Islamic extremists in the country's modern history, a grim milestone in a long-running fight against an insurgency led by a local affiliate of the Islamic State group. (AP Photo/Tarek Samy)

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After the Sinai terror attack, let Egypt lead itself

Daniel DePetris · December 5, 2017 5:36 pm

The news cycle might have changed in America, but Trump's tweets are causing real issues in London. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Trump should visit London and apologize for his Britain First tweets

Tom Rogan · December 5, 2017 5:34 pm