As usual, Andrew C. McCarthy is clear and insightful. His is the best explanation of how Obama’s Alinskyite background works to direct his tactics: …President Obama is an Alinskyite. Alinskyites gauge the extent of their authority not by the limits … Continue reading →
Let’s take a look at the classic depictions of Justice: She wears a blindfold. And not because it’s Halloween. It’s because: Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia, the Roman goddess of Justice, who is equivalent to the Greek goddesses Themis and Dike) … Continue reading →
A new article of mine is up at PJ. You’ve heard Obama called a nihilist. But is he? And if so, what type?
Continue reading →Of all the news that’s come out today—and there’s plenty of it—this just may be the most important, even though it’s couched as non-news: The deadline for reaching a deal with Iran over its nuclear program expires today without the … Continue reading →
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.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
[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 →