In the San Bernardino attacks we seem to have had the trifecta of perpetrators: US-born Islamic terrorist of Pakistani descent, plus foreign-born Islamic terrorist recently arrived through the visa program—and now Enrique Marquez, the newly-charged home-grown Islamic-convert terrorist of Hispanic … Continue reading →
Take a look at this interview, in which Trump practically defines mindless moral relativism. No doubt Trump supporters can figure out a way to justify it; perhaps something like this: “Oh, Trump doesn’t want to offend Putin, because if he’s … Continue reading →
Yesterday Cornhead reported the following conversation from his experience at Hillary’s Iowa appearance: I was talking to some old, rich, liberal white women in the line. It was freezing cold and they were talking about their winter vacations in the … Continue reading →
Any surprise at this shows a certain amount of poor judgment, I’d say. On Hagel’s part: It was Aug. 30, 2013, and the U.S. military was poised for war. Obama had publicly warned Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad that his regime … Continue reading →
People don’t like to change their minds, and they particularly don’t like to have to reorder a belief system they’ve held for years or a lifetime. With increasing attacks of the Paris and San Bernardino type, liberals are faced with … Continue reading →
I keep encountering the statement from Trump supporters that Trump appeals to a lot Democrats, more than the other Republican candidates do, and enough to make a difference in the general. Except for the fact that, if you look at … Continue reading →
On Hillary Clinton.
Continue reading →Mistrial declared: Officer Porter is, of course, subject to re-trial on all four charges: involuntary manslaughter, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, and misconduct in office. (Update: It’s being reported that the parties will meet before an administrative judge tomorrow to … Continue reading →
Why indeed? After all, 9/11 was far, far worse. There were many more victims. The attacks themselves during 9/11 were far more high-tech and fiendishly clever, as well. And perhaps that’s one clue. 9/11 was so spectacular, so creative in … Continue reading →
The Fed has announced a raise in the interest rate for the first time since 2006. The new target will go from 0 percent to 0.25 percent to 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. Most members expect the new rate to … Continue reading →
More or less the usual.
Continue reading →I watched most (not all) of the debate last night. Regular readers may recall that I detest political debates in general, but this one bothered me especially much. Mulling over why that might be, I’ve come to the conclusion that—at … Continue reading →