AltWeeklies Wire
Sexism on a Stick: Conventions Prove that Women are the New Blacknew
I've had a blast watching how both Republicans and Democrats come together and act like they really give a rat's ass about the status of women in this country. I'm at a loss as to which party's ploy is more cynical: Barack Obama and his adoption of the "equal pay for equal work" mantra or John McCain and his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
The Single-Issue GOP Puts Conservatism Lastnew
It's hard to imagine John McCain picking a better running mate, as the small town, straight-shootin', outside-the Beltway mother of five has not only become the life of his party, but has been successful in making everyone forget that Republican leaders could care less about any of the conservative values she represents.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
America's Energy Crisis Belongs in the GOP's Lapnew
In recent weeks, we've heard a rising chorus of Republicans blaming America's energy woes on the Democrats. It seems that they've all forgotten how Ronald Reagan gutted Jimmy Carter's energy plan.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
08-20-2008 |
Commentary
Republicans, Democrats Trade Barbs Over Energy Independencenew
The war on terror. The war on drugs. Welfare reform. Family values. Remember those? Every single one was a signature issue of a general election campaign designed to distract the voting public from critical challenges facing the US. This year it's energy independence. Woo-hoo!
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
08-13-2008 |
Commentary
How the Neocons Gave Obama the Worldnew
Republican talk radio says Obama's popularity overseas is simply a reflection of the big government socialism Europe has become accustomed to. Talk host Sean Hannity even said that Germans have long been attracted to charismatic personalities, implying that Obama's appeal was more fuhrer than philosophical. Nonsense.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
07-30-2008 |
Commentary
Ralph Nader, the Conservativenew
In this presidential election year, talk radio has tried to fool listeners into believing Mitt Romney is a conservative, and John McCain now spends his time trying to fool the talk radio crowd into believing that he's at least as solid as Romney was. Irony upon irony, it's worth pointing out that when it comes to having actual conservative positions, Ralph Nader shames the whole lot.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
07-09-2008 |
Commentary
Why Sean Hannity is Unpatrioticnew
It might be easy to dismiss Hannity as a mere hypocrite, but he's actually something much worse. He puts the Republican Party first and has no qualms about putting our troops in harm's way and policing the world so long as the sheriff's badge reads "GOP."
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
07-02-2008 |
Commentary
National Democrats Abandon South Carolinanew
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced that not a single South Carolinian candidate will receive "financial, communications, and strategic support" from the DCCC as part of the group's Red to Blue campaign. Not one.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
06-25-2008 |
Commentary
A Democrat is the Best Bet for South Carolina's Conservatives in Novembernew
I assumed Bob Conley, who will run against Sen. Lindsey Graham, was just another standard liberal Dem. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
06-18-2008 |
Commentary
When it Comes to Islam, Good Fences Make Good Neighborsnew
On the Right, terrorism is considered a mass insurgency, unique to Islam, and the ultimate goal is to destroy democracy. On the Left, terrorism is seen as a reaction to American imperialism; they believe Islam is no different from any other religion. Both are right and wrong.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-28-2008 |
Commentary
What About John McCain's Friends?new
Want guilt by association? Let's get nuts with Rev. John Hagee and G. Gordon Liddy!
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-14-2008 |
Commentary
Those Who Promise to be 'Tough on Terror' Ignore Its Root Causesnew
American intervention overseas, from never-ending sanctions on Iraq to permanent military bases on the Arabian Peninsula, is without question the primary cause for 9/11 and the current terrorist threat, a point the 9/11 Commission Report also made perfectly clear. But this is not the answer America is used to hearing from its politicians.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
05-07-2008 |
Commentary
Obama's Private School Yearsnew
When it comes to racial matters at Honolulu's Punahou School, things aren't as simple as black and white.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
04-02-2008 |
Commentary
Using Obama's Example to Destroy Political Correctnessnew
Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but the best chance to give voice to the most controversial of Southern perspectives (and indeed all American perspectives) might be by accepting Obama's invitation to join in on the America that belongs to them -- too.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
04-02-2008 |
Commentary
The Case Against Wal-Martnew
The free market, like government, should have its limits.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
03-26-2008 |
Commentary
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