Why did those Northwest pilots forget they were flying a plane? Because, says one old pilot, modern planes do most of the flying for them.

A new poll shows things are getting worse for the Democrats. George Will says the health care fight is giving Republicans a chance to win. He is right, of course, but one cannot overestimate the impact of the sour economy on the mood of the electorate.

Rich Lowry says even the Left is revolting against the health reform bill as it is currently constituted, primarily because it creates a mandate to buy health insurance without a government option.

Will the U.S. Navy be able to prevent the Iranians from closing the Straits of Hormuz? This is critical if, as I expect, the Israelis eventually attack Iranian nuclear facilities.

The happiest people live in the sunniest states. With the temperature in single numbers outside my window as I write this, and the sun going down by four in the afternoon, I'm buying that story, big time.

A group of distinguished men have come forward to warn of the debt tsunami. Will anyone in Congress listen?

On a local note, the non-partisan Live Free or Die Alliance will host an online chat with new Hampshire Governor John Lynch on Monday. Details can be found here.