My understanding is the majority party. The Democrats don't have the numbers to require a 2/3rds majority in the House. In the Senate, the minority party wields a great deal of power, but in the House of Representatives there is no filibuster, and the minority has basically no recourse.

"People should just mind their own business." Agreed. Abortionists should stop killing babies and mind their own business.

"Democrats Kill Bill Banning Sex Selective Abortion" Although true, it's also misleading when you consider this: "The legislation needed a two-thirds vote and Democrats voted overwhelmingly against the legislation after President Barack Obama and Planned Parenthood came out in opposition." The two-thirds requirement from what I understand was implemented by the House GOP leadership. Generally politicians insert super-majority requirements in bills which they have no intention of passing, but want to use for a political firefight. The GOP should have passed it with a simple majority and sent it to the Senate.

I love the Shapiro article. Turning the war on women on its head is sheer brilliance.

Actually, the Bain attacks could easily help Obama. The reason they haven't thus far is due to Democrat friendly fire. That's what happens when you have a party that claims to hate Wall Street and crony capitalism, but is all too eager to accept contributions from Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. A party of Geithners, Corzines, Bookers, and Ford Jrs is going to have a hard time being the party of the little guy.

"Tibet, although a very sad affair, is hardly an example of raging imperialism." Dare I ask what it is then?

Thank you Maggie Gallagher, for calling out BOTH sides!

First, there is no proof that that was the goal. Economics dictates that the goal is to make a profit. The manner in which a profit is made is irrelevant in econ, so long as the action taken is profit-maximizing. That's what defines a rational business actor. That sole aim is also what triggers questions about ethics when it conflicts with other standards of human conduct. Did they invest in companies, thereby giving them the capital necessary to grow? Sure. But that's not an examination of the cases which are being objected to. It's a dodge.

Gutfeld's right. Macabre, but right.

"Sources close to Martinez are repelled by the implication that she supports "amnesty."" Tough. "Comprehensive immigration reform" is a euphemism for amnesty.