…has been released. I’m glad he’s out. But we gave them five Guantanamo prisoners in exchange. Who are they? Some very bad guys, apparently: The detainees are believed to be the most senior Afghans still held at the prison. They … Continue reading →
I’ve noted that now that the battle for gay marriage has all but ended, transgender rights seem to be next on the agenda. You know, I’ve got nothing against transgendered people. Based on the fairly extensive research I’ve read, both … Continue reading →
Actually, if might be more than one more thing. In the comments thread of the post about his departure yesterday, commenter “Lizzy” wrote of the press secretary position: Yes, it’s an awful job, but imagine how much harder it would … Continue reading →
I’ve been reluctant so far to place blame on the authorities in Santa Barbara who saw nothing amiss on a visit to Elliot Rodger after his parents had alerted them to an alarming video and asked them to check on … Continue reading →
Jay Carney steps down as Obama’s press secretary. I can’t believe he lasted as long as he did. What an awful, awful job. His successor is named Josh Earnest, which sounds like a joke name but is not.
Continue reading →The plan is for me to be interviewed by Lars Larson today, around 6:45 PM Eastern time (3:45 PM Pacific time). The general topic will be the Ibrahim Ishag case, although other things might come up. The interview should last … Continue reading →
Pretty astounding kick:
Continue reading →Even the WaPo seems to have noticed that Obama has been attacking a host of strawmen. And the WaPo is not alone; the NY Times suggested something similar when it wrote, as part of its editorial about Obama’s West Point … Continue reading →
He’s too modest. No, really, just too modest. And what’s he too modest about? All the efforts he’s made around the world. Let’s give him an A for effort: Among this administration’s many, many flaws is that its public presentation … Continue reading →
President Obama has announced that he’s accepted Shinseki’s resignation. Shinseki is guilty of more or less the same thing Obama is guilty of re the VA: being informed of the abuses and doing essentially nothing. Too bad Obama won’t accept … Continue reading →
Richard Fernandez, that is. My favorite line: “There’s no problem so pressing that you can’t forget it by changing the subject.” It’s a brilliant, brilliant piece. [Hat tip: commenter “J.J.”]
Continue reading →A while back The Atlantic had an article by Hanna Rosin describing how it was that in just a couple of generations Americans became intolerant of exposing their children to what used to be considered normal risks. Some of it … Continue reading →