The seventh Star Wars film is due to be released in two months, and I’m starting to see a lot of hype about it. Seven is an awful lot of Star Wars. Way too much for me. I’ve never been … Continue reading →
In the past couple of days I’ve taken some time to drive around New England photographing the fall. I had thought this would be a less colorful fall than usual because of the dry weather we’ve had. But when it … Continue reading →
Well, this is the last day of my asking for donations for this cycle. I usually only ask for donations twice a year. Sometimes I even go longer in between pleas, because of some innate reluctance to do it. But … Continue reading →
Ah, now it’s all clear to me. I’d heard about how well the Cubs are doing this year. I used to follow baseball assiduously (see this), but since I’ve been in baseball recovery I hardly pay attention. But in addition … Continue reading →
This post isn’t about Trump. It’s about his supporters. Not all of his supporters, either. But a certain very vocal percentage. I’m not sure what that percentage is. More than half? Less than half? Much less than half? What I … Continue reading →
What are the roots of the stabbing intifada? Jeffrey Goldberg takes a long time to say it, but he gets most of it said. It’s not a “cycle of violence” where both sides are similar. One side is lying and … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP: I will be bumping this up today and tomorrow, and then this pledge drive will be over. Today’s posts can be found below this one. ] It’s that time again. I’m asking you to click on my Paypal … Continue reading →
As a former sufferer from fairly severe chronic pain, news such as this interests me: Joe Grewal, the first human to be fitted with a permanent implant, said he has suffered chronic back pain for more than 30 years and … Continue reading →
Commeter “Eric” writes: Molly NH: “Bush derangement syndrome is a *chronic illness*” It’s a fundamental cornerstone of [the leftist] Narrative. That’s why for Republicans, it’s vital to vigorously rehabilitate [George W.] Bush’s image ”“ even now ”“ by at least … Continue reading →
The issue was raised in a comment by “Phil D,” here. The answer is contained in this 2005 article from the Weekly Standard. Pay particular attention to page three. It is very detailed and cannot really be summarized here. However, … Continue reading →
In 2004, Lee Harris wrote a book called Civilization and Its Enemies. It’s a relatively short volume; only 220 pages in hardcover, and the print’s not small. But it’s dense with thought-provoking ideas. I don’t agree with everything Harris says, … Continue reading →
Have you noticed it? Used to be that the term “RINO” was reserved for Republicans who really were very close to being Democrats—that is, Republicans who crossed the line to vote with the Democrats very often, argued Democratic causes, and … Continue reading →