I always thought that reporters and their editors (and ultimately their publishers) were responsible for verifying their stories. Not according to Michael Isikoff, whose shoddy journalism led directly to the rioting in Afghanistan that left 17 dead. The facts are not in dispute. Newsweek ran a false story that was based on an anonymous source’s Read the rest
The Constitution requires super-majorities for several legislative functions. Consenting to judicial appointments is not one of them. “Dirty Harry” Reid* is a political thug. He is a man who seems to be driven primarily by venomous hatred of President Bush and the values the President embraces. He is a man who lacks the integrity to Read the rest
With Texas Tech’s surprising run to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen, we’ve been shown images of a kinder, gentler Bobby Knight. Does such a creature exist? When I was a kid, one of the hallmarks of a bully was his willingness to kick someone when he was down. While Bobby Knight has been known to Read the rest
In his life as a coach, John Chaney has accomplished much and perhaps suffered more. But like Bobby Knight, he has allowed his coaching prowess and good deeds to be overshadowed by a volatile temper. Chaney’s latest tantrum produced an outcome that exceeded everything in Knight’s legendary repertoire of rage. It ended the career of Read the rest
In Georgia, the ACLU opposed a school district’s advice to students that they approach the material in its textbooks with an open mind, study it carefully, and consider it critically. Huh? In their hysterical attempts to turn back scientific challenges to their world view, the fanatics of the ACLU diligently suppress references to findings they Read the rest