If the American people really come to a settled belief that Bush lied us into war, his presidency will be over. Bill Kristol americanbeliefbush Change image and share on social
Lest conservatives be too proud, it's worth recalling that conservatism's rise was decisively enabled by liberalism's weakness. Bill Kristol conservatismconservativedecisively Change image and share on social
Conservatives shouldn't count on the Supreme Court to do our work for us on Obamacare. The Court may rule as it should, and strike down the mandate. But it may not. And even if it does, the future of health care in America - and for that matter, the future of limited government - depends ultimately on the verdict of the American people. Bill Kristol americaamericancare share on social
Since Ronald Reagan's election in 1980, conservatives of various sorts, and conservatisms of various stripes, have generally been in the ascendancy. And a good thing, too! Conservatives have been right more often than not - and more often than liberals - about most of the important issues of the day. Bill Kristol ascendancyconservatismconservative share on social
Shouldn't Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership? Bill Kristol democratdurbininsist Change image and share on social
Surely our inaction with respect to Syria is a poor precedent if we're fighting a war on terror. Bill Kristol fightinactionpoor Change image and share on social
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. Bill Kristol barbarismcivilizationdefense Change image and share on social
There will be trying times during Obama's presidency, and liberty will need staunch defenders. Can Obama reshape liberalism to be, as it was under F.D.R., a fighting faith, unapologetically patriotic and strong in the defense of liberty? That would be a service to our country. Bill Kristol countrydefenderdefense share on social