You really think you can build an aircraft carrier without also building aircraft to go with it?

Of course, that proposal is just part of the biggest defense reductions by the United Kingdom since the end of the Cold War. By the way, I believe this story is a preview of what we will see in the U.S., since there will not be enough political will to cut entitlement programs or raise taxes, so the only place left to cut where you can find big savings is in the defense budget.

Andrew C. McCarthy says he is not the only one to believe that Islam is an inherently totalitarian ideology.

Daniel Pipes says Americans who support Israel should carefully consider which party is more likely to back Israel, and which is more likely to back Israel's enemies.

In The New York Times today we find two stories about the problems facing the Democratic Party. This one highlights how the Democrats continue to lose seats in the South, and this one looks at their problems in New York State.

David Brooks says there is very little evidence that money makes a big difference in elections.

Whether or not money matters, Republican Meg Whitman is still spending a boatload in her effort to win the race for Governor of California. Why she would want the job is beyond me.