Richard Saunders asks why Carly Fiorina has failed to catch on: Carly seems to me to be the only candidate who has given any thought as to what the next President should DO, beyond repealing all of Onederboy’s executive actions … Continue reading →
I’ll be watching, at least that’s the plan. Every now and then I might even write something. You can, too. 9:30 PM: Boy, did Cruz just give a good answer on the birther issue. And Trump’s response is incredibly petty, … Continue reading →
Lots of news, no time to cover all of it, so here’s a roundup of recommended articles: Hinderaker on Iran humiliating the US. Singing kumbaya for ISIS. Indonesia has now become a target for ISIS, which is making sure we … Continue reading →
I think it’s great that Sanders is giving Clinton a run for her money. It couldn’t happen to a nicer or more deserving woman. However, it’s one of those “be careful what you wish for” things. I think this country … Continue reading →
And then there were seven on tonight’s debate stage. Seven is still way too many. What on earth is Kasich doing there, except as a foil to annoy us? If you look at national polls, the reason is not apparent; … Continue reading →
Are they calling in all the cool British guys in the arts, aged 69? I certainly hope not. But first David Bowie, and now Alan Rickman, have died at age 69 of cancer: Alan Rickman, one of the best-loved and … Continue reading →
I went along with family to see the new Star Wars movie over the holidays. I’m probably not the best person to talk to about it, since I’ve been lukewarm (hmmm; a pun?) about the entire franchise since the very … Continue reading →
Now that the New Year’s Eve attacks in Cologne and other parts of Western Europe have become publicized, there have been some glimmerings of an attempt in Germany to crack down at least a bit (or what passes in Germany … Continue reading →
Well, what else did its supporters expect? It was always obvious that this sort of thing could happen, and that if it could happen, it would happen: Obamacare customers are gaming the system, buying coverage only after they find out … Continue reading →
Next, the self-abasement. (See also this.) However, US officials have denied apologizing to Iran. Who’s telling the truth about that? I don’t know, but it doesn’t matter to the world, which can easily perceive that the US has been humiliated. … Continue reading →
I don’t want to listen to it. But if you do, more power to you. And if you want to talk about it, go right ahead. Here.
Continue reading →…to toy with Obama, prior to his State of the Union address this evening: Iran was holding 10 U.S. Navy sailors and their two small boats that drifted into Iranian waters with mechanical problems. Iran accused the sailors of trespassing … Continue reading →