Just another reminder that the principles of liberal democracy and Sharia law are not compatible: In New York, Muslims want to build a mosque near Ground Zero and most Americans, while hating the idea, agree they have the right to do it. Meanwhile, in Kuwait, Christians are denied permission to build churches:
The news has been full of talk about the smashing Republican victories at the federal level Tuesday, taking control of the House with the largest gain since 1948 and capturing at least six Senate seats. But I think one of the great under-reported stories of the election is the absolutely massive gains made by Republicans in both state legislatures and governorships. Just look at this map:
It’s a given that Republicans, conservatives, and many right-leaning moderates are looking forward to running a candidate against President Obama in 2012. What may not have been as noticed, however, is the discontent bubbling just under the surface on his Left flank, the simmering anger of Progressives who feel used and then cast away. There’s even talk about a primary challenge to Obama. John Fund discusses this in an interesting article at The Wall St. Journal:
Today is Election Day in the United States, a day many of us have been looking forward to for 24 long months, while others have been dreading it for about 18.
That’s the informed opinion of California’s former (and reviled) governor about the likely future under the Once and (maybe) Future Governor. From the Fresno Bee:
