Michael Barone says that despite some recent missteps by Republicans, it still does not look good for the Democrats this year. Meanwhile, to avoid angry voters, many Democrats are skipping so-called town hall meetings all together.

One investment analyst looking at the world financial situation and markets says, tongue only partly in cheek, that he is thinking of investing in guns and barbed wire.

Arthur Laffer makes a very solid case for a double-dip recession beginning next year as people front-load income this year to avoid the significant tax hikes that will go into effect when the Bush tax cuts expire on January 1.

Increased solar activity may also have an economic impact in the next few years.

Jay Nordlinger has some thoughts about Helen Thomas and anti-Semitism in general.

Russ Douthat compares Israel to the Crusader kingdom of Outremer.

John Bolton believes President Obama is leaving Israel out to dry.

Michael Goodwin believes President Obama is just not up to the job.

Success leads to complacency which leads to disaster.