Much has been written about the fact that the 2016 election is shaping up as an unpopularity contest rather than the more ordinary popularity contest. That is, the candidate who has managed to offend a bit less is likely to … Continue reading →
…are of course completely incompatible. That would seem to be quite obvious, wouldn’t it? And yet so many people cannot see it. Or perhaps they see it, and make their choice between the two. Not to mention the fact that … Continue reading →
…a lot of people don’t even seem to know what the word “vagina” means. Now that I’ve got your attention— But really, if they knew, would they be able to write stuff like this?: You’re a busy gal, so when … Continue reading →
This post at Red State by Brandon Morse points out something Donald Trump said recently that is both troubling and Obama-like (is that redundant?): Politicians have used you and stolen your votes. They have given you nothing. I will give … Continue reading →
Or maybe ever. They will remain my Roads Not Taken. I’m sure the scenery is lovely for the most part. But I’ll watch the videos instead: General rule of thumb: stay away from roads designated “highway of death” or with … Continue reading →
Here’s an excellent “compare and contrast” article by Michael Totten on Colombia and Venezuela. Remember what a mess Colombia used to be? I certainly do. But although I had some vague notion it was doing at least a little better … Continue reading →
The story “The Man Without a Country” used to be standard reading matter for seventh graders. In fact, it was the first “real” book—as opposed to those tedious Dick and Jane readers—that I was assigned in school. It was exciting … Continue reading →
I’ve posted this song before, but I think it bears repeating, especially on Memorial Day. It’s Tim McGraw’s extraordinarily moving song “If You’re Reading This:” If you’re readin’ this My momma’s sittin’ there Looks like I only got a one … Continue reading →
Commenter “Sharon W” reminded me of this Churchill quote, and so I thought I’d remind you: Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never””in nothing, great or small, large or petty””never give in, except to convictions of honour … Continue reading →
Commenter Geoffrey Britain reminded me of this fabulous scene from Danny Kaye’s “The Court Jester.” I saw the film in a movie theater as a child. In those days, you could pay for a matinee (25 cents, if memory serves) … Continue reading →
Venezuela continues its freefall: The courts? Closed most days. The bureau to start a business? Same thing. The public defender’s office? That’s been converted into a food bank for government employees. Step by step, Venezuela has been shutting down… Many … Continue reading →
This post is not about Donald Trump. It’s about coverage of Donald Trump. Remember last summer, when his candidacy was new? Pundits, bloggers, and commenters kept using the phrase “Trump sucks all the air out of the room” to express … Continue reading →