June 8, 2009

The Wrong Hate Targets in Philadelphia?

By Anonymous Attorney on June 8, 2009 at 10:19pm

Like many others, I was surprised by the Department of Justice's decision to drop charges against Black Panther members who paraded menacingly outside a polling place in Philadelphia. As the Washington Times writes, imagine Ku Klux Klansmen doing the same thing, and the antics that would ensue.

In response to Nicholas Kristof

By Steve Sailer on June 8, 2009 at 3:41pm

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EU Elections: Patriotic Parties Make Progress In Holland As Well As Britain

By James Fulford on June 8, 2009 at 12:56pm

They just had the EU elections, where they vote for the representatives to the transnational European government. Geert Wilders, who is the political heir to the late Pim Fortuyn, (late because he was killed by a Dutch immigration enthusiast) made some gains in Holland.

Driving Green

By Steve Sailer on June 8, 2009 at 10:41am

The American Model of driving, which is based on cheap fuel and ample horsepower, has interesting driving safety implications compared to the Rest of the World Model of expensive fuel and stingy horsepower, which we are constantly advised to take up.

Car companies advertise horsepower as desirable because it lets you go fast, but perhaps more importantly, the American Model encourages you to slow down any time you feel it's advisable, because you can get back up to speed quickly and cheaply.

England: The Peasants are Revolting

By Sean Gabb on June 8, 2009 at 12:00am

Barack Obama: The Anti-Reagan

By Patrick J. Buchanan on June 8, 2009 at 12:00am