Pat Buchanan: Sarin Gas in Syria 'Has Tonkin Gulf Written All Over It

Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan made a statement about Friday's announcement concerning Syria definitively having used chemical weapons on its people that is guaranteed to raise eyebrows on both sides of the aisle. Appearing on PBS's McLaughlin Group, Buchanan said, "This has Tonkin Gulf written all over it...false flag."
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 6:53 PM

Palin: Congress Should ‘Put Themselves on Cruz Control - Ted Cruz Co

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin had some harsh remarks for both parties Saturday while expressing high praise for Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tx.). Speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, D.C., Palin said Congress should “put themselves on Cruz control - Ted Cruz control.”
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 5:40 PM

Palin on Syria: ‘Until We Have a President Who Knows What He’s Doi

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin had some harsh words for Barack Obama Saturday. Speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, D.C., Palin said about growing tensions in Syria, “Until we have a commander-in-chief who knows what he’s doing…let Allah sort it out.”
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 5:11 PM

Arnold Palmer and Clint Eastwood Commemorate Caddyshack in USGA Ad

One of the greatest scenes in the classic comedy "Caddyshack" is when Rodney Dangerfield mocks Ted Knight for taking too much time teeing off at the first hole. The folks at the USGA introduced a new public service announcement for this week's U.S. Open that features Arnold Palmer and Clint Eastwood somewhat replaying that marvelous scene.
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 1:57 PM

Leno: Obama to LGBT Crowd: ‘Americans Regardless of Sexual Orientati

Jay Leno continued his humorous attacks on Barack Obama Friday. Speaking about the LGBT Pride Month celebration at the White House, Leno joked during NBC’s Tonight Show monologue, “He promised that as long as he’s president, all Americans regardless of their sexual orientation will be spied on equally.”
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 1:10 PM

Niall Ferguson Smacks Down Bill Maher’s Claim Fracking Supporters De

HBO’s Bill Maher once again made a fool of himself on national television Friday. After making the truly absurd comment during a discussion about hydraulic fracturing, "How anyone with children defends contaminated water I’ll never know,” the Real Time host was thoroughly smacked down by economist Niall Ferguson (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
Noel Sheppard
June 15th, 2013 12:35 PM

Weekend Open Thread

For weekend discussion and comment. Starter topic: On Thursday, former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum chastized his party for being too elitist. Republicans should “talk to the folks who are worried about the next paycheck,” he told the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference. Sounds like good advice but is Santorum the one who should give it considering his win-loss record in…
NB Staff
June 15th, 2013 12:31 PM

CBS Edits Out Obama Audio From 'Under the Dome

The makers of the upcoming CBS series Under the Dome figured they could add a splash of verisimilitude to their drama by dropping in audio of President Barack Obama. The network is now having second thoughts, and CBS editors have trimmed the material from the final broadcast.
Christian Toto
June 15th, 2013 8:43 AM

Bozell Column: Obama and the Callous Kanye Culture

Egotistical musicians often exaggerate their political influence, none moreso than the nattering, narcissistic rapper Kanye West. He has compared himself in global stature to Apple founder Steve Jobs, and has titled his latest album “Yeesus.” Rolling Stone magazine has posted part of a West song titled “I Am a God,” where West raps that Jesus is the “Most High,” but he’s a “close high.”
Brent Bozell
June 15th, 2013 7:57 AM

Daily Kos: 'Forget the "Terrorism" Crusade!' The Toll on 9/11 Was Tiny

In the wake of the new leaks about NSA surveillance, the Daily Kos wants the entire War on Terrorism repealed as a vast violation of American civil liberties. Terrorism, scherrorism, says "Letsgetitdone." We lose many more Americans due to "gun violence" and the "lack of health insurance," so losing 3,000 people on 9/11 is just a smear on the national windshield:
Tim Graham
June 15th, 2013 7:15 AM

Greta Van Susteren ‘Delighted’ Sarah Palin Is Returning to Fox Ne

One of the most outspoken conservatives in the past few years has been Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska who was the GOP candidate for vice president alongside Arizona senator John McCain during the 2008 presidential election and a contributor on the Fox News Channel from Jan. 19, 2009, to Jan. 25, 2013, when she withdrew from the network staff to focus on “broadening her message of…
Randy Hall
June 14th, 2013 9:20 PM

Blame Bush for Obama Spy Scandal: MSNBC Blabbermouth

Don't you love it when a liberal blames George W. Bush for whatever is annoying that liberal at any given moment, followed by said liberal undercutting his argument minutes later? If you are cursed to watch MSNBC on a regular basis you're probably familiar with one of its frequent guests, attorney Mike Papantonio, co-host of the weekend radio show "Ring of Fire" along with Robert F. Kennedy…
Jack Coleman
June 14th, 2013 9:05 PM

MSNBC Panel Slams 'Shameless' GOPers on Food Stamps

On Thursday's PoliticsNation, MSNBC host Al Sharpton complained about "shameless" Republicans trying to cut food stamp benefits and creating "a whole bunch of ugly names for people who need a little help," as he was joined by MSNBC.com Executive Editor Richard Wolffe and Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia. The MSNBC host grumbled:
Brad Wilmouth
June 14th, 2013 7:22 PM

Fox Continues to Cover IRS Controversy While Other Networks Abandon It

On Thursday afternoon, FBI director Robert Mueller was called before the House Judiciary Committee to answer questions about the bureau's association with the recent scandals that have rocked the president's second term. He testified about the FBI investigation into the IRS targeting scandal as well as about the security at Benghazi and their delay in responding to the attack. Mueller stumbled…
Nathan Roush
June 14th, 2013 7:19 PM