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TMV: NROite Andy McCarthy does not understand the law. The motive of torture does not matter; the intent matters.

Keith Hennessey explains Obama's international tax proposals. Verdict: they are a form of protectionist isolationist and will actually backfire and give U.S. companies further incentives to move HQs overseas.

Megan: Why was Canada so unaffected by the banking crisis? It wasn't regulation. Its bankers are simply very conservative, and didn't trust easy money.

Ruffini sees springtime for GOP moderates. Politico reports that the party is recruiting RINOs. One can hope, but I don't see them becoming electable without the party reforming its attitudes. For the near future, having that R next to their name is a big sink.

Boston Herald: From the Dept. of Terrible Liberal Ideas, poor welfare recipients in Massachusetts are being given free cars.  Sigh.  The belief that poor won't be poor if government gives them enough free stuff marches ever on in leftopias.

Truth in economics blog headlines: "This Is Not a Post About Jessica Alba".