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 →
Call it the Knife Intifada. From Bret Stephens: …[T]wo weeks of Palestinian assaults…began when Hamas killed a Jewish couple as they were driving with their four children in the northern West Bank. Two days later, a Palestinian teenager stabbed two … Continue reading →
Here’s a review of the movie “Truth,” which is about to officially open in a few days. The film, which stars Robert Redford, is an attempt to whitewash the Rathergate fiasco and is based on the memoir of one of … Continue reading →
I went apple-picking this weekend. It’s easy to do—just drive about 15 minutes, go to the pick-your-own orchard, buy one of their little bags, walk out on a lovely fall day to where the trees are, and begin. The trees … Continue reading →