You may think the title of this post is some sort of joke, but it’s not. Michael Totten, traveler to the world’s most dangerous countries and reporter extraordinaire, has indeed written a zombie novel. Now, I know Michael Totten, and … Continue reading →
What a difference a few years—and a seat on the throne of power—make. The context in which Trey Gowdy was speaking here was the debate on the Enforce the Law Act, by which Congress would attempt to give itself standing … Continue reading →
Previously I’d praised Rick Perry’s new eyeglasses, but at that time I’d only seen a still photo. Now that I’ve seen a video, I have to say my approval has gone up a few notches. He looks faaahbulous. It gives … Continue reading →
We still don’t really know how many people who “signed up” for Obamacare have actually paid premiums. And Sebelius isn’t telling: “They have a lot more information than they’re letting on,” one [health insurance] industry source said of the Obama … Continue reading →
The latest of Obama’s imperial moves: Business groups and congressional Republicans are blasting regulations President Obama will announce Thursday that could extend overtime pay to as many as 10 million workers who are now ineligible for it… “This came as … Continue reading →
[UPDATE: Malaysia’s acting Transport Minister, Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, has said the report linked below from the WSJ is “inaccurate.” He didn’t say how inaccurate, though. He also said that the area where the Chinese claim to have spotted debris was … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I happened across this old post of mine from December of 2012, and I liked it enough to give it another go-round.] I’ve long been a fan of John Updike’s short stories, although his novels—which are probably much more … Continue reading →
There is something uniquely terrible and uniquely fascinating about the unknown state of “missing, presumed dead” Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Airplane crashes are always dreadful and terrifying; that’s a given. But disappearance—whether it be of an aircraft, a person, or … Continue reading →
…which I happen to think he will, he can point to this accomplishment: With growing tax collections now expected to give the state a $1billion budget surplus in June 2015, Walker’s bill will cut property and income taxes for families … Continue reading →
A comment of mine from the churchgoing thread: I have never really understood the interpretation of the Adam and Eve story as having to do with sex primarily, or even really at all. Ever since reaching adulthood, I have seen … Continue reading →
On the real Koch brothers: For the Kochs the real power is central government, which can tax entire industries into oblivion, force a citizen to buy health insurance and bring mighty corporations like Koch Industries to heel. “Most power is … Continue reading →
The title of this post comes from an obnoxious children’s rhyme we used to recite whenever someone called us a bad name and we wanted to deflect the charge more effectively than with “Sticks and stones may break my bones, … Continue reading →