Opinion

Did the Brothers Tsarnaev Fail?

by Pat Buchanan April 23, 2013

“Whatever they thought they could ultimately achieve, they’ve already failed,” says President Obama of the Boston Marathon bombers. ”They failed because the people of Boston refused to be intimidated. They failed because as Americans we refuse to be terrorized.”
Bostonians…

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Will Pope Francis End Priestly Celibacy?

by Fr. Michael P. Orsi April 23, 2013

Pope Francis’ preferred title “Bishop of Rome” indicates a theological understanding of his Office that is fraught with practical implications.
This essay will attempt to read the tea leaves for the ministry of Francis, Bishop of Rome, by pointing out…

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What About Holding People Responsible?

by Keith Koffler April 22, 2013

You could be excused for being a terrorist mastermind in Grozny – the capital of Chechnya – and sleeping rather soundly tonight.
Glaringly omitted from President Obama’s remarks Friday evening after the capture of the second terrorist was any mention…

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Obama’s Bogus Equality

by Russell Shaw April 21, 2013

As all the world surely knows by now, “equality” is the ideological key to President Obama’s domestic policies. That all people are created equal, the president says, is the “most evident of truths.” Whether that’s so or not, it is…

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Well Done, Lady Thatcher: The Passing of the Iron Lady

by Dr. Paul Kengor April 11, 2013

Margaret Thatcher, one of the greatest leaders of the Cold War, of the 20th century, and of British history, has died at the age of 87.
 
I’ve referred to her as one of my Cold War seven: Ronald Reagan, John…

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Is War With Korea Inevitable?

by Pat Buchanan April 5, 2013

“If you see 10 troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you,” said Calvin Coolidge, who ever counseled patience over the rash response.
Unfortunately, the troubles presented by…

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Considering Pope Francis

by Dr. Paul Kengor April 4, 2013

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When Cardinal Bergoglio, a.k.a., Pope Francis, stepped onto that balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, my reaction was probably like many Catholics: a sense of excitement and mystery.
My ignorance of his background rushed forth in my…

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Goading Gullible America Into War

by Pat Buchanan March 25, 2013

As President Obama departed for Israel, there came a startling report. Bashar Assad’s regime had used poison gas on Syrian rebels. Two Israeli Cabinet members claimed credible evidence. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said, “It’s clear for us that (gas is)…

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Much Ado About Popes

by Amy Welborn March 22, 2013

I’m going to try to offer a short reflection on the explosion of reactions to Pope Francis.  Perhaps if I put it in list form, that will force me to be more succinct than I otherwise would be.

I believe…

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The Story Has Just Begun

by Russell Shaw March 22, 2013

The surprising election of Pope Francis plainly was no surprise to the people who really counted: the cardinals, that is, who swiftly chose him on the first full day and fifth ballot of the conclave. While not a speed record,…

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