Yes, my friends. That sad day has come — a day which will live in infamy. Today, I unveil my last Mustang Daily masterpiece before I go off and become famous somewhere. I understand that a handful of readers will not miss my column nor my mere existence on campus. But these are the folks […]
Author Archives: Brendan Pringle
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Why race matters in politics
Whether the conservative establishment likes it or not, race is a determinant of electoral victories. Many Republicans like myself prefer to talk about issues that affect us personally — such as jobs. But this is part of the reason why we lost in 2008. I am not saying that President Obama was elected because of […]
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GOP creates 'Crossroad Generation'
During his 2008 campaign, President Obama related to young voters in a special way, promising jobs under the elusive, ambiguous motto of “change.” For many, he’s been a shoulder to cry on, but unfortunately not much more than that. In anticipation of November, Obama has distanced himself from economic issues in an effort to hide […]
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Romney might gain Hispanic support through VP
They have both said the same exact words repeatedly (“I will not be VP”) — sometimes casually, sometimes forcefully. But Marco Rubio and Susana Martinez both realize they would be an ideal counterweight to Romney’s ticket. As we all know, talk is cheap in the world of politics, and the weight of the upcoming election […]
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Conservatives: Victims of Liberal Prejudice?
I usually don’t spend time responding to my liberal colleague’s articles, but I believe the last one merited my attention. I write to you all today as a victim of the prejudice expressed in Mr. Andrew Bloom’s latest piece about “conservative intelligence.” I write with the hope that bleeding heart liberals will flock to my […]
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When moms take on social media
It’s not every day President Obama has to pick up the slack for his liberal media accomplices, but last week, he realized they had gone too far. Under the pressure of the ever-so-powerful social media revolution that helped get him elected, Obama was forced to do some serious damage control. Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen started […]
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WASC encourages illegal activity
Is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation team trying to make Cal Poly break the law? It sure seems like it. In case you didn’t hear, the WASC team re-approved Cal Poly’s accreditation. But in its review, it made an issue about our lack of diversity, telling Cal Poly to “actively increase […]
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What's the 'fracking' problem?
You may have already spent your lunch money on a donation toward the KONY 2012 effort, but there’s a new fundraising campaign that may actually have more impact than the leaky Invisible Children movement. Ann and Phelim Media LLC is currently raising funds to expose the truth about “fracking” through their documentary entitled FrackNation. While […]
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Obamacare: More than just health care
Twenty-seven states have officially filed lawsuits against it, and more than half of Americans favor its repeal. Now, it’s the Supreme Court’s turn to give its opinion on Obamacare and decide the fate of President Barack Obama’s most recognized “achievement.” Amidst all the hype, this unpopular piece of legislation might not even be constitutional. Aside […]
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Columnist mourns death of conservative icon
Last week, the conservative movement lost a legend. Journalist Andrew Breitbart — who constructed one of the most influential media dynasties — died at the young age of 43. Breitbart was a man who kept liberals on their toes. His effective use of new media techniques defined him as a media leader, and his journalistic […]
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Coulter's visit a victory for intellectual diversity
From the initial “vanishing” stakes to the “revised” posters (and subsequent “poster wars”), it seems as though the left is doing everything in its power to stunt the success of Ann Coulter’s speaking engagement on Feb. 28. Meanwhile, alumni have whined, and professors have moaned in anticipation. Boo-hoo. Liberals are the first to ridicule Coulter’s […]