Rachel Alexander's Townhall.com Column

Culture of Hypercriticism

2012-05-31T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
With the rise of the 24/7 news cycle and expansion of media allowing everyone to create their own stories on the internet, a new void has been created. It has been filled by hypercriticism. Hypercriticism used to be reserved for celebrities, as paparazzi closely tracked every move of Hollywood stars.

The Hottest Republican Congressional Primary Race in the Country

2012-05-16T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
The fiscal watchdog organization Club for Growth is calling the Congressional primary race in Arizona’s newly redistricted CD6 the most watched Republican congressional primary race in the country.

Mormon Doctrine Leads to Socialism?

2012-05-09T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Now that Mitt Romney is the presumptive Republican nominee for president, the left is increasing its attacks on his Mormon religion, hoping to distract voters into focusing on perceived negatives about Mormonism. The latest attack is shrewdly done. Instead of directly attacking Mormonism, which could look bad, the left is claiming that Mormonism is really socialist.

The Democrats’ War on Women

2012-05-02T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Democrats are scrambling to raise emotionally-laden issues this year in order to trick voters into supporting Obama’s reelection. Since they know they cannot win through an honest dialogue on the issues, they have resorted to appealing to people’s emotions in order to sway them.

With CISPA, Congress Turns Internet Websites Into Police

2012-04-27T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted 248-168 to pass CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.

Progressives Using Jesse Jackson Shakedown Tactics to Outsmart ALEC

2012-04-19T09:00:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
The left’s latest target du jour is ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for state legislators.

The Rich Are Getting Poorer Under Obama

2012-04-10T10:05:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Obama is shrewdly characterizing the recession in a way that breeds resentment towards the wealthy, diverting dissatisfaction away from himself. Most of his recent speeches include assertions that there are a few Americans getting rich, while everyone else is suffering.

Arizona to Ban “Annoying” Behavior on the Internet

2012-04-04T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
You and I may not use profanity in our Facebook posts, but what about that crazy relative who puts up the funniest posts that sometimes cross the line? Almost no one approves of swearing, but with the exception of broadcasting during daytime TV and radio, it is not illegal. Now new legislation in Arizona would effectively make swearing on the internet a crime.

Obama's Doublespeak Will Cost Him the Election

2012-03-27T00:01:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
In 1980, incumbent Democrat President Carter lost reelection to Republican challenger Ronald Reagan in large part due to high gas prices and a weak economy. This year, not only are gas prices sky high and continuing to rise, but there is massive unemployment and a foreclosure crisis.

Should the GOP Hope For a Brokered Convention?

2012-03-20T11:59:00-04:00

Rachel Alexander Column
As the Republican presidential primary drags on, 27 debates later, with no candidate yet obtaining 50% of the delegates, speculation is increasing that the nominee may end up being selected in a brokered convention.

Who’s Afraid of an Article V Amendments Convention?

2012-03-11T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Every so often talk arises about holding an Article V Amendments convention amongst the states to amend the Constitution, since Congress has become increasingly unaccountable. In reaction, dire warnings spring up declaring that a “constitutional convention,” or “con con,” could result in a runaway convention where radical changes are made that fundamentally rewrite our Constitution. Are the doomsday warnings legitimate, or simply scare tactics to block desperately needed reforms?

Is Rick Santorum Really the Most Conservative Presidential Candidate?

2012-03-01T11:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
The anyone-but-Romney conservatives have currently latched onto Rick Santorum as their candidate du jour, providing him with a surge shortly into the Republican primary elections. But is he really that conservative?

Just Say No to Health Insurance

2012-02-24T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Everyone talks about reforming health insurance while ignoring a better alternative: healthcare risk pools. Powerful lobbyists for the healthcare insurance industry have convinced politicians to perpetuate the current system of health insurance, hoping that minor tweaks will solve the escalating crisis.

Newspapers Defend Their Crony Capitalism: Outdated Monopoly on Public Notices

2012-02-17T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Ever wonder why taking out a public notice costs so much money? It shouldn’t be that way. With the demise of print newspapers, it no longer makes sense to require that public notices be published only in newspapers.

Susan G. Komen Charity Starts to Enter the 21st Century

2012-02-06T12:32:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Western civilization has gradually progressed away from barbaric practices. By the 20th century, most developed nations stopped torturing people and executing them in cruel ways. In the US, only humane ways of execution are permitted for executing the most notorious criminals.

The Hollywood Connection Between Democrats and SOPA

2012-01-26T14:10:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Congress is supposed to represent the interests of everyone. But what happens when powerful special interests contribute heavily to lawmakers’ election campaigns? Last week Americans on the political right and left lined up to oppose SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act, and its Senate counterpart PIPA, the Protect IP Act.

An Open Letter to the Occupiers from Generation X

2012-01-20T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
To the Occupy movement: I know some of you mean well. I even share some of your concerns. The dismal economy has made it difficult to find a good job with benefits. Meanwhile, the government is bailing out the wealthy banks and mortgage lenders that helped precipitate this depressed economy.

Congress Cheats With Insider Trading

2012-01-12T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Finally, an issue both Republicans and Democrats can agree upon, halting the practice of exempting Congress from ethical laws that apply to the rest of us. But instead, our elected members of Congress are ignoring their partisan differences and uniting together against the wishes of constituents of both parties.

What the Iowa Caucuses Determined

2012-01-05T10:28:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Political analysts are scratching their heads trying to figure out how Mitt Romney won first place in the Iowa caucuses since the state is highly evangelical, he did not campaign heavily there, and his share of support in the polls has remained steadily at just under 25 percent.

Showboating Evangelical Elites Split With Congregations on Issues

2011-12-31T00:01:00-05:00

Rachel Alexander Column
Over the past few years several organizations and leaders claiming to represent them have issued a series of faddish, publicity-seeking public statements pronouncing left-leaning positions on political issues.