Ferguson thread
The Ferguson grand jury decision is expected to be announced today. I’m busy for the rest of the day, so I’m providing this thread for discussion of whatever might be decided, and whatever might ensue.
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Buh-bye, Hagel
I’m certainly no Hagel fan. Just do a search for “Hagel” on this blog and you’ll see what I think of his competence, intelligence, and fitness for the job of Secretary of Defense. Now Hagel has been fired—or rather, submitted … Continue reading →
The Obama immigration executive order and Congress as enabler
Here’s a great piece written by Charles C. W. Cooke. It emphasizes a point I’ve tried to focus on as well—the fact that Congress is acquiescing in its own loss of power to the executive branch. Astounding, deeply disturbing, and … Continue reading →
New York City prepares myriad services for illegal immigrant children
Breaking up isn’t hard to do
So, here’s my question: This was written by a guy? In particular, I find it hard to believe that reason #3 for the breakup emerged from the mind of a man: You are rude to my cat and that makes … Continue reading →
The NY times calls Obama’s new policy on immigration “wise”
This editorial reaches a new level of sycophancy even for the fawning Times, especially considering the very real and very significant problems related to every aspect of what Obama did, and the criticism he has drawn even from some sources … Continue reading →
Why, fancy that
About 30,000 of Lois Lerner’s permanently missing, absolutely positively disappeared-forever emails have been found by the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), who has been investigating the case. It turned out to be rather easy, once someone wanted … Continue reading →
Jonestown reflections: 36 years later
[NOTE: Yesterday a comment that referenced Jonestown caused me to revisit this post from six years ago. It was written on the 30th anniversary of the suicide/massacre; just a few days ago was the 36th anniversary. I think it holds … Continue reading →
Spambot of the day
Not sure what this means, but it sounds tres intense. I think maybe this bot is in love with me: You are my breathing in, I possess few web logs and infrequently run out from brand :).
Continue reading →How the left wins political arguments: keep it simple, stupid
Commenter “Mrs Whatsit” send me a link to this article by Megan McArdle about the influence of elite insiders on the making of policy recommendations and explaining the rationale behind them to the public. Worth reading. I want to highlight … Continue reading →
Well, now we know: there is nothing Obama’s enablers wouldn’t excuse and justify
We used to ask the joking question: what could Obama do that would get his supporters to cross that imaginary line from defending him to condemning him? The joke was that the answer was “nothing.” There was nothing he could … Continue reading →
Obama’s address: open thread
Today I have a very busy day and evening ahead—and, perhaps fortunately for me, I plan to be out enjoying myself when Obama gives his address tonight. Some of you may choose to watch, because it promises to be a … Continue reading →