RCP has an excerpt from Ian Bremmer's new book, "The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?", in which he details the rise of "state capitalism" in countries such as China and Russia.

Also on RCP, Victor Davis Hanson writes about the Marine Corps, highlighting its long record of defeating America's toughest adversaries and its equally long record of tension with military planners and higher-ups.

On Politics Nation, Mike Memoli writes that the expected GOP special election victory in Hawaii's 1st Congressional district could be reversed in November.

On Forbes.com, RCM Editor John Tamny argues that conservatives' arguments against unfettered immigration is contradicted by their views on abortion.

Finally, on RCS, Art Spander offers his take on Floyd Landis.

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