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Anti-Fact Consensus

Shari Hillman — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rich Lowry writes at National Review online that Obama is either dangerously sincere or a cynical operator playing duplicitous politics with matters of war and peace.

The hidden face of political Islamism

Shari Hillman — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Godson, research director of the Policy Exchange, a British think tank, notes that it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between the agendas of violent and non-violent Islamists (the action-oriented vs the politically-oriented, one might say).

Godson writes, "The fashionable take on deradicalising angry young Muslim men is that only political Islamists, such as Mr Saeed, have the credibility to stop them going over the deep end. This reasoning is doubtful. The opposition of political Islamists to al-Qaeda violence in the West does not mean that they are actually friends of the West. Rather, they know that there is more than one way to skin a cat."

Not All Change is For the Better

Suzanne Kurtz — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The last time Democrats lost the Jewish vote was in the 1920 presidential election, won by Warren Harding. So why in this election - when an unpopular president and an unpopular war have left the Republicans in shambles - would there be such doubt over Barack Obama's ability? Not since Jimmy Carter's 1980 campaign have US Jews seriously questioned the foreign policy credentials of the Democratic nominee.

This administration's failure to communicate the long-term sacrifices required to defeat terrorism has shifted voters' priorities. It's a sobering reality when, according to recent polls, Americans consider the economy and healthcare more important than national defense. But US Jews remember the threats, past and present, of foreign dictatorships and terrorist regimes. Only a candidate who can lead our nation under such exigent circumstances will earn their support.

The case for John McCain is the assurance of a transparent foreign policy, substantive dialogue and decisive leadership. In his 25 years of public service, McCain has demonstrated unwavering support for Israel, as well as a deep understanding of how America can help preserve its freedom.

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Josh Mandel speaks at RJC California Celebration

Shari Hillman — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ohio State Representative Josh Mandel, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, was a guest speaker at the RJC's Summer Celebration in California. Two prominent bloggers took note - take a look:

Joel Mowbray reports: Star on the rise on PowerLine.com and

Josh Mandel at the Republican Jewish Coalition at Jewish Current Issues.

In case you missed it: Obama Flunks Econ 101

Shari Hillman — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cait Murphy, Fortune assistant managing editor, explains why Obama's support for "comparable worth" legislation was a bad idea.