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Just Who Are the Fools Mon Nov 19

Terry Paulson

A regular reader e-mailed me the morning after Obama's election victory, "You should probably leave the country. best for all concerned. slam the door on yer way out." ... more
Where to Adjust, Where to Stand Firm Fri Nov 16

Mark Davis

The proper path for the Republican party lies somewhere between changing our entire agenda and standing steadfastly on everything. ... more
The Right Isn't Waving A White Flag Wed Nov 14

Jonah Goldberg

The conservative Gotterdammerung is finally here. "Like dazed survivors in a ravaged city, America's conservatives are wailing and beating their collective breasts," opines the Economist's "Lexington" columnist. ... more
The Conservative Insurgency Wed Nov 14

Kurt Schlichter

In 1968, the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army insurgents rose up against the American and South Vietnamese forces in the Tet Offensive. They were wiped out, yet seven years later they were in control of the country. There are lessons there for us conservatives. ... more
Unhinged by Obama Sat Nov 10

Steve Chapman

On Wednesday morning, sober conservatives pondered an election defeat, swallowed their disappointment and turned their attention to things that truly affect their lives, such as work and family. But there are other conservatives, who were profoundly affected by their collision with reality. ... more
Will Republicans Ever Win the Presidency Again? Fri Nov 9

Ben Shapiro

In the aftermath of the reelection of the worst president since James Buchanan, the question must be asked. Clearly, the Republican Party is on the downswing. But why? ... more
Ten Must-Read Books for a Conservative Winter of Discontent Thu Nov 8

Kevin Glass
D.C.-Based Conservative Organization to Honor Young Leaders with ‘Buckley Award’ Thu Nov 8

Townhall.com Staff
It's Almost a Time for Choosing Thu Oct 4

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

In order to win next month, Republican nominee Mitt Romney will have to articulate the reason why the choice for him is right. The choice has to be about more than Mitt Romney, and really about more than President Barack Obama. The compelling choice should contrast the very different futures each man would seek to create. The ability to describe and contrast two potential visions of the future -- one under Obama and the other under Romney -- will likely prove key to who wins. ... more
Clint Bolick and the Goldwater Institute Quietly Transforming the Country Wed Oct 3

Rachel Alexander

While national political campaigns and politicians are regularly featured in the news for their accomplishments on the right, one small state-based think tank is quietly grinding away victory after victory. The Goldwater Institute was already a leading state-based think tank when libertarian lawyer Clint Bolick came on board five years ago to launch a litigation division. Since then, Bolick has greatly expanded the reach of the right-leaning think tank, filing lawsuits against all levels of government to protect taxpayers and businesses from government overreach. Bolick's favorite line, which he says with a grin, is, “I get paid to sue government bureaucrats.” ... more
Last Hurrah of Nixon's 'New Majority'? Tue Aug 28

Pat Buchanan

Looking back all the way to America's Civil War, there have been three dominant presidential coalitions. ... more
Republicans Have Bad Brains? Thu May 3

Jonah Goldberg

Over the past decade, a new fad has taken hold among academics and liberal journalists: call it the new science of conservative phrenology. No, it doesn't actually involve using calipers to determine intelligence based on the size and shape of people's heads. The measuring devices are better -- MRIs and gene sequencers -- but the conclusions are worse. ... more
Do You Support “Anyone But Obama”? Mon Apr 23

Michael Brown

Let’s assume that you stridently oppose the reelection of President Obama but you are just not sold on Governor Romney, the presumptive Republican candidate. Do you vote for Romney, since “anyone is better than Obama,” or do you chart a very different course, even sacrificing this election for the long term sake of the country? ... more
Obama's Real Hilary Rosen Problem Mon Apr 23

Star Parker

Spokespersons and pundits stick their foot in it all the time. But rarely do we see public relations heavy artillery brought out to do damage control to the extent provoked by Hilary Rosen’s recent remark that Ann Romney “never worked a day in her life.” ... more
Trayvon Martin Case Shows 'Racist' Epithet Persists Thu Apr 5

Marybeth Hicks

If there’s one way to determine whether an event has devolved into a circus maximus, surely it must be the entry into the public debate by Roseanne Barr. ... more
Andrew Breitbart: An Icon of Heroic Conservatism Sun Mar 4

Demetrius Minor

The conservative movement suffered a heart-wrenching loss with the death of blogger and activist Andrew Breitbart. Social networking sites such as Twitter & Facebook, were saturated with memorials, tributes and positive statements of how Breitbart impacted their lives. ... more
Santorum's Theft of True Conservatism Fri Mar 2

Suzanne Fields

Rick Santorum is making social conservatives look bad. While President Obama sets off class warfare and exploits natural income inequality, Santorum appeals to the lowest common denominator of social values in reckless pursuit of a winning political formula. ... more
5 Reasons to Support Rick Santorum Fri Feb 24

John Hawkins

Even though I do like and respect Rick Santorum, I've already endorsed Newt Gingrich and don’t plan on changing over to Team Santorum. ... more
Don't Abandon Conservative Principles and Ideas Tue Feb 14

Armstrong Williams

Democrats are, and have always been, getting their way on taxing and spending. Here’s proof of that: Government spending went up in 2011, despite the debt-ceiling showdown over the summer and at least three potential government shutdowns. ... more
Newt Gingrich: Our Bill Clinton Thu Jan 26

Emmett Tyrrell

WASHINGTON -- How long have I been saying it? At least for 15 years, but in private, I have been aware of it longer. Newt Gingrich is conservatism's Bill Clinton, but without the charm. ... more
Sorry Liberals, Conservatism Still Dominant Ideology in America Fri Jan 13

Katie Pavlich
Margaret Thatcher's Real Legacy Fri Jan 13

America

"If the state wishes to spend more, it can do so only by borrowing your savings or taxing you more. And it's no good thinking someone else will pay, that someone else is you." ... more