The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Dan Riehl to Will Folks: ‘How Would You Like to Become the Next Jesse Griffin?’

Readers who fondly remember the takedown of anti-Palin blogger Jesse “Gryphen” Griffin will want to pay close attention to Riehl World View next week, because Dan Riehl isn’t a guy who makes idle threats: Nikki Haley can speak for herself. . . . Meanwhile, the voters of SC seem to want more substance and less […]

Does Dan Riehl Project Much?

by Smitty Dan insists on driving for deeper irony in a reply to my post asking about the guilt card in support of Cynthia. He calls attention to the passage: Think of it as sort of a dispensation for all Right wing homophobes. We will resume our guilt free fag hating again tomorrow; maybe we’ll […]

Was The Guilt Card Necessary, Dan?

by Smitty There are some religions that thrive on guilt, Progressivism among them. It’s certainly crucial that we support bloggers when reality gets rough. However, Dan Riehl raises the hackles a bit: Think of it as sort of a dispensation for all Right wing homophobes. We will resume our guilt free fag hating again tomorrow; […]

Death by Consultantitis?

Instapundit links some interesting discussion on Republicans and the blogosphere by Dan Riehl at Riehl World View, and Melissa Clouthier weighs in at Liberty Pundits. Once you’ve read all of that, come back and let’s talk. UPDATE: OK, so now that you’ve had time to read Dan and Melissa’s critiques of how the GOP deals with […]

Charlie Crist And The Backpack Of Conservative Principles

by Smitty Dan Riehl reports that Charlie has been kicked to the curb by the NRSC website. Cheech and Chong do a fine rendition of a Crist figure trying to convince a webmaster that he’s packin’ the gear. More from Cassie: Heh: Charlie Crist’s flip-flop makes John Kerry look like the Rock of Gibraltar. And. […]

‘The Power To Tax Is The Power To Destroy’

by Smitty (via Insty) Kansas City.com quotes Prof. Reynolds: Everyone should pay at least some income tax. And everyone’s tax bill should go up or down whenever federal spending does. KC.com then asks: Is there a way to more closely align politicians’ incentives with the nation’s long-term financial interest? It’s a lot tougher than it […]

Repeal And Replace: Balancing Tactics And Strategy

by Smitty ‘Smart Politics‘ claims the carnivorous conservative: Being the party of pointing out problems, without solutions, or simply the party of No is not enough. The GOP has got to bring more to the table than that if they hope to win the health care debate. ‘Oh Boy,’ replies Ace of Spades: The problem […]

Everyone Should Follow Dan Riehl On Twitter

by Smitty Dan references Alan’s post here. In reference to Dan’s Tweet, maybe he needs a James Taylor moment . . .

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