January 22, 2008 (Archives)
Fred Thompson Quits Presidential Race
 Senator Fred Thompson — who created at least a small sensation by beginning his campaign via blogs, including Pajamas Media where he was for a moment “The First Blogger” — has withdrawn from the race for the presidency.
Patrick Cox, who was Thompson’s first campaign hire, has written an appreciation exclusively for PJM.
Dems Take Off Gloves in South Carolina Debate
The Democratic Party Presidential debate held by CNN in Myrtle Beach, SC tonight was more heated - and far more nasty - than any previous encounters. Eric Scheie reports on the mudslinging, the sniping, and the booing from the audience.
The Navy’s Failing China Policy
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| USS Kitty Hawk: Denied a port call in Hong Kong |
Admiral Timothy Keating, commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific just completed a friendly four-day visit to China. Far too friendly, contends Gordon G. Chang, who believes the U.S. is not responding forcefully enough to Chinese provocations and expansionist ambitions.
A Gandhi's Anti-Semitic Whine
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| Arun Gandhi: Would Grandpa Mahatma have been proud? |
Mahatma Gandhi advised the Jews of Nazi Germany to die with dignity, but at least he didn’t blame the Jews for the attempt to exterminate them. That noxious accusation was made by his grandson Arun Gandhi on the Newsweek/Washington Post religion blog, writes Michael Ledeen. The publications have since apologized, but not quickly or strongly enough.
Media Blinders Impede a Colorblind Society
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| Can the New Media help bring the dream closer? |
Can’t we all just get along? No, says Steve Boriss — not until the media establishment stops dividing us by race and everything else.
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