Edward Wasserman writes insightfully today about the sickening spectacle of American's elite "journalists" cheerfully offering testimony about confidential sources after arranging waivers that only demonstrated their unwillingness to defend their principles.
Nearly all testified about conversations that started out as confidential talks. They later wrestled waivers from their confidential sources — waivers granted amid [...]
Straight Talkin', Independent Maverick John McCain on Roe v. Wade , in front of a group of South Carolina conservatives on February 18,2006:
"I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."
Straight Talkin', Independent Maverick John McCain on Roe v. Wade , in front of a group in San Francisco on August 20, 1999: [...]
The New York Times reports that the Democrats are declaring victory:
Democrats swiftly claimed victory. ''A majority of the United States Senate is against the escalation in Iraq,'' said Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. ''As for the Republicans who chose once again to block further debate and protect President Bush, the American people now know [...]
Everyone is an expert on education. It's one of the great sources of frustration and joy about my job.The latest critic of American education is billionaire Steve Jobs. Jobs offered this insight :
"I believe that what is wrong with our schools in this nation is that they have become unionized in the worst possible way," [...]
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