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Your Column Made RCP
Still up on main page as of 8pm Tuesday. Worth revisiting, even though you talked about these ideas last week.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/01/04/from_yale_to_the_nfl_are_we_still_the_home_of_the_brave_108416.html
This WSJ Article Is on the Same Theme as Your Column (didn’t make RCP)
More news analysis than opinion piece. Don’t miss last two paragraphs.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703808704576061931478655322.html?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_3
FLASHBACK:NY Times Expresses Its Admiration for Justice Stevens’s Death Penalty Stance

But as they relate that stance, it doesn’t make much sense to me.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/opinion/12sun2.html?ref=opinion
FLASHBACK: Here’s the Stevens’ Argument
Stevens reviews Garland’s book. Long, dull and specious. I suggest starting with the last paragraph.
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/dec/23/death-sentence/
WSJ: What the Republican Mandate Should Be
Some very valuable guidelines for the new Congress.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704723104576061922890057168.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop

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Have Public Service Unions Finally Overplayed Their Hand
The backlash is coming. Now.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/business/04labor.html?_r=1&hp
Here’s Another Way the Backlash Expresses Itself
Fighting back against absurd tenure rules.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576060122295287678.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
Even Andrew Cuomo Talks about Budget Cutting and Lowering Taxes
These are all Republican ideas. After the Democrats go on a bender, who do they turn to?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/nyregion/02inaugural.html?scp=2&sq=cuomo&st=cse
And on the Left Coast…
Good luck, Jerry. You’re going to need it.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576060113511442584.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
WSJ Comments on the Job Ahead of Cuomo and Brown
Can they buck the unions that got them elected? That’s pretty much what it comes down to.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059822394489608.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_AboveLEFTTop
House Republicans Talk about Cutting Budget Back to 2008 Levels
Democrats are aghast. That would mean Pell grants would be reduced!
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/us/politics/04fiscal.html?hp
Herbert: Republicans Only Care about the Rich
What fools we non-rich Republicans must be.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/opinion/04herbert.html
More Brits Converting to Islam
If it’s a trend, it’s a bad one.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-islamification-of-britain-record-numbers-embrace-muslim-faith-2175178.html
New Life Under the Sea
What they’re discovering is astonishing — in numbers and variety.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/science/04scibks.html?src=dayp
Alzheimers Patients Given Whatever They Want
Why is this so innovative? Isn’t it just plain common sense and decency? What a world we live in.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/01/health/01care.html?src=me&ref=homepage
Borders Books Skating on Very Thin Ice
Could easily be gone by the end of the year, if not sooner.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704199504576060182112033172.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection
Stephens: Egypt Becoming a Nation of Idiots
He’s been very, very good lately.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704735304576058382591955692.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_MIDDLETopOpinion

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Coptic Church Bombed
21 dead. Muslims have made clear that Christians are not wanted anywhere in Arab world.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/31/world/main7201972.shtml

Hillary and Hugo Have a Nice Chat

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Krauthammer: Obama By Fiat
We must remain at our post, tireless, ever watchful, ready to signal danger.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/30/AR2010123003047.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
WSJ: Job One
Repeal ObamaCare. That’s the ball game.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703909904576051803529108190.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop

ObamaCare Monster, Part 12
Every day and in every way its getting worse and worse. Kill it dead, Congress.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/30/AR2010123005032.html
“Denglish” Verboten in Deutscheland
Don’t think this will work.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/denglish-now-verboten-2171795.html
We Already Know Cap and Trade Is a Bureaucratic Nightmare
The harsh truth from Der Spiegel
http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,736798,00.html
More Attacks on Christians in Iraq
This is a terrible trend. If Iraq has any future, it must end soon.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/world/middleeast/31iraq.html?_r=1
Good for Nikki Haley
Shame on Oprah.
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/dec/30/haley-wont-grant-oprahs-request-interview-susan-sm/
Great Global Warming (Cooling) Predictions over the Decades
Sick fun.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/12/30/botched-environmental-forecasts/
Klein: Constitution Confusing and Old
Well, it’s a couple hundred years old, that’s true. But is it confusing?
http://www.breitbart.tv/liberal-star-blogger-ezra-klein-constitution-has-no-binding-power-on-anything-confusing-because-its-over-100-years-old/

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Big Apple Snowed Under

And the famously prickly populous has to blame someone. News flash New Yorkers: Snow storms happen. Get over it.

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“Death Panels” Return
They couldn’t get want they want written into the legislation, so they just wrote it into the regulations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/us/politics/26death.html?_r=1&hp
Global Warming Update
Europe freezes through Christmas. Many spend their holiday in the airport.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-europe-travel-woes-20101225,0,6621483.story
Of Course, the Cool Winter Is Explained by Global Warming
That is until you get to the last few paragraphs when scientists admit they really don’t know.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/expect-more-extreme-winters-thanks-to-global-warming-say-scientists-2168418.html
Here’s Another Explanation
But this guy is certain it’s the snows in Siberia.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/opinion/26cohen.html?src=me&ref=general
Established Authors Going Own Way
Shelf space at Barnes and Noble is less important than access to Amazon and author’s own reputation.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gatekeepers-20101226,0,7119214.story
Australia Starts Trial of Would Be Terrorists

These wanted to kill as many Australians as possible.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/8221279/Islamist-fanatics-plotted-Australias-worst-terrorist-attack-on-army-base.html
Dutch Arrest 12 to Prevent Terror Attack
What is it with these Somalis?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/world/europe/26dutch.html?scp=3&sq=dutch&st=cse
5 of 12 Released
Dutch authorities have til Tuesday to proceed against the remaining seven.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/26/AR2010122601028.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Muslims Killing Muslims, Part 156
Female suicide bomber in a burqa murders 45 people at a UN Food Distribution Center. And here’s the bonus: thousands more may now starve to death. Now that’s a job the worshippers of death can be proud of.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/afghanistan/sns-ap-as-pakistan,0,6050564.story

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START Passes
A lot of sound and fury signifying squat. But if it makes Democrats feel better, then, hey.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/world/europe/23treaty.html?_r=1&hp
Hospital Insists on Nicotine Test for Employees
A drinking test? A test for drugs?  Weight? How about not getting enough sleep? Where does it end?
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2010/12/21/smokers-need-not-apply/
Savage Sues
He wants to leave Talk Radio Network.
http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Michael-Savage-Sues-Talk/2010/12/22/id/380753
Bad Bulbs
They’re green so they’re okay.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1340938/Eco-bulbs-health-hazard-babies-pregnant-women-mercury-inside.html
Hero: Jewelry Store Owner Kills Three Robbers
Sounds like they needed some killing.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7350690.html
No Christmas in Iraq
When you can get murdered for it, probably a good idea. But very disturbing.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101222/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq;_ylt=A0LEapclkxJNWA0Azgms0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFocWV1bXNwBHBvcwMyNwRzZWMDYWNjb3JkaW9uX3RvcF9zdG9yaWVzBHNsawNpcmFxaWNodXJjaGU-

UK May Upgrade Palestinian Status
Why can’t the Brits see the obvious: that this idea is stupid, counterproductive and dangerous.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/british-move-on-palestine-20101222-195la.html
Europe Has Faster Drug Development Track than US
The FDA is killing people.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704034804576025981869663212.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion
NYT: Barbour Is an Insensitive Racist
This says a lot about the Glitteratti of the Upper East Side, and very little about Barbour.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/22/opinion/22wed2.html?hp
Small Cameras with Big Sensors
Might be time to get serious about one of these.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/technology/personaltech/23pogue.html?src=dayp
Narco State Heartbreak
A mother pursues justice for her murdered daughter and then is murdered herself.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703814804576035791419284246.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
Obama Struggles with Same Sex Marriage Question
So, why isn’t he a homophobe?
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/12/22/obama_on_struggle_with_allowing_gay_marriage.html

N East loses seats. California static.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Census-shows-slowing-US-apf-939635687.html?x=0&.v=2

Americans Vote with Their Feet
We move toward opportunity. And opportunity exists most where the government is least.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704851204576034071534144888.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_AboveLEFTTop

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White House Convenes First Forum for “Environmental Justice.”
If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/napolitano-says-dhs-begin-battling-clima

Here’s the Official Announcement
Can anybody explains what this means?
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/d85d6575a572e913852577fa007bd1f3?OpenDocument

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DADT Repeal Passes Senate
There will be unintended consequences. And by the time we see them it will be too late. But who cares when “civil rights” are the issue?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/us/politics/19cong.html?_r=1&hp

Gay Groups Elated
They’re making progress everywhere.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gay-rights-year-20101219,0,2690533.story