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Alex Knepper is a rising political and cultural commentator. He has been featured by the CBS Early Show, National Public Radio, the New York Times, and other media outlets, and has been spotlighted internationally for the Human Rights Service of Norway. He contributes regularly to the Daily Caller and Big Hollywood, and is a member of the Independent Gay Forum. After years of seeking a label, he currently deems his political and cultural beliefs unclassifiable and anti-ideological. Follow Alex on Twitter @alexknepper, or connect with him on Facebook at alex.knepper. He can be contacted at apkkib@aol.com.

Why Do Libertarians Give the Pauls a Pass?

Alex Knepper wrote on October 7th, 2010 at 8:13 am

Ron and Rand Paul’s conspiracy theories reinforce every negative stereotype about libertarians, yet the movement is still reluctant to criticize them. more

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Westboro Protest Gets Drowned Out

Alex Knepper wrote on October 6th, 2010 at 12:55 pm

En route to Washington, where the Supreme Court is hearing their case, the infamous Westboro Baptist Church stopped off in Maryland for a mini-protest. more

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NewsRealBlog’s Smear Campaign Continues

Alex Knepper wrote on October 5th, 2010 at 10:54 am

Since I was booted from David Horowitz’s NewsRealBlog, contributors from that site have continued to spread bizarre and obscene allegations against me. more

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The Conservative Case Against Rand Paul

Alex Knepper wrote on October 4th, 2010 at 11:14 am

No matter who wins in Kentucky, the GOP loses a key Senate vote. Republicans should at least back the candidate who doesn’t dabble in anti-American conspiracies. more

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What I Saw at Homocon

Alex Knepper wrote on September 27th, 2010 at 8:05 am

On September 25, GOProud, a new alliance of gay conservatives, held their first annual convention headlined by a speech from Ann Coulter. more

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GOP Plays Mediscare in West Virginia

Alex Knepper wrote on September 24th, 2010 at 4:42 pm

The NRSC’s new ad in West Virginia’s senate race targets seniors with fears about Medicare while ripping the only responsible part of Obama’s health reform bill. more

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2010 Voters: Anti-Moderate Not Anti-Incumbent

Alex Knepper wrote on September 17th, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Pundits claim we’re witnessing a wave of anti-incumbent anger directed against all Washington. In truth, the anger has only been aimed at both parties’ moderates. more

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How to Throw Away a Senate Seat

Alex Knepper wrote on September 14th, 2010 at 11:51 pm

As Christine O’Donnell’s win shows, the GOP is being hijacked by those who care more about inflating their egos than stopping the Obama agenda. more

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Perry’s Gaffes Keep Texas Gov Race Close

Alex Knepper wrote on September 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am

In red state Texas — and in what should be a big year for the GOP — Republican governor Rick Perry is in a surprisingly close race for reelection. more

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Can The West
Modernize Islam?

Alex Knepper wrote on August 19th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Its important for The West to stand up for Enlightenment values against Islam, especially when there are few Muslims willing to do it. more

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Obama Stands Up for the 9/11 Mosque

Alex Knepper wrote on August 14th, 2010 at 8:25 am

Somewhat shockingly, Obama’s approach to the Ground Zero mosque issue has emerged as a libertarian one. more

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Is Obama a Socialist? The Experts Speak

Alex Knepper wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 10:08 am

Is Obama a socialist? FF asked those who ought to know. Socialist Party USA co-chair Billy Wharton explains why socialists find nothing to celebrate in Barack Obama. more

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Coming to Grips with My Ayn Rand Phase

Alex Knepper wrote on August 8th, 2010 at 9:41 am

As an alienated teen, Ayn Rand promised me I could find truth and rationality. And, best of all: I didn’t need an omnipotent government or a god to do this. more

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Why I Can’t Celebrate the Prop 8 Decision

Alex Knepper wrote on August 5th, 2010 at 7:14 am

I want to see same-sex marriage enacted. But I want it done lawfully and orderly – not by judges who think it’s their job to save the world rather than to follow the law. more

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Still Waiting for Post-Racial America

Alex Knepper wrote on July 22nd, 2010 at 10:58 am

We really need a national conversation about race. But it can’t happen if every racial controversy is going to be exploited by political opportunists. more

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Enough With Levin’s My Way or the Highway Conservatism

Alex Knepper wrote on July 14th, 2010 at 11:03 am

Mark Levin’s insistence that his beliefs are the One True Path is as un-conservative as it gets. more

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What the Angry Right Has Lost

Alex Knepper wrote on July 13th, 2010 at 12:59 am

How did conservatism, which positioned itself as an anti-ideological strain of thought, transform into an ideology ready to cast out any non-True Believers? more

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Am I a Pervert? My Reply to NewsRealBlog Smears

Alex Knepper wrote on July 11th, 2010 at 9:08 am

Everything in David Swindle’s post attacking me is either totally irrelevant or an outright lie. more

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How I Got Dumped for Criticizing Coulter

Alex Knepper wrote on July 10th, 2010 at 8:45 am

Two days ago, I was unceremoniously removed from the roster of David Horowitz’s NewsRealBlog. more

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Ann Coulter’s Pavlov Politics

Alex Knepper wrote on July 8th, 2010 at 11:28 am

Ann Coulter seems to have been struck by the partisan insanity infecting our politics: the instinct to support or oppose something based purely upon Obama’s stance. more