This morning on his local radio broadcast, Philadelphia talk radio icon Michael Smerconish had on as his main guest Michael Scheuer, former head of the “bin Laden” desk for the Central Intelligence Agency. Scheuer has just released a book titled “Imperial Hubris”, which he wrote under the pseudonym of “anonymous”. One thing that I … Continue reading Michael Scheuer calls a spade a spade
Who is John Roberts, and why should you care?
Earlier this week, in a nationally televised announcement befitting the importance of the occasion, President Bush introduced his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. He named Washington, D.C. circuit court judge John Roberts to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. But just who is John Roberts, and why should you care? Why is this … Continue reading Who is John Roberts, and why should you care?
Hello, American liberals? London calling
What a difference a day makes. Twenty four little hours. It was actually less than a day ago when the city of London was awarded the rights to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. The city exploded with joy, and all of England looked forward to their opportunity to shine under the spotlight as the world … Continue reading Hello, American liberals? London calling
Courting a Texas Originalist
The announcement was not unexpected, it had been rumored at least for weeks. And yet when Sandra Day O’Connor announced her resignation from the U.S. Supreme Court last week it still seemed to take many of us by surprise. It has been 11 long years since the last opening occurred on the nation’s highest court, … Continue reading Courting a Texas Originalist
Supremes loose Leviathan to become master of all
On Thursday the United States Supreme Court handed down a ruling in the case of Susette Kelo (left) et al v. City of New London, 04-108 that stated in it’s simplest explanation “If the government wants your property, it can come and take it, no matter what you want. Period.” In what is becoming … Continue reading Supremes loose Leviathan to become master of all
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