Why, Al Sharpton, that’s who. I was previously unfamiliar with many of the details in the story at the above link; please read the whole thing. Who among the three suffered the most at the hands of Sharpton? For Zimmerman, … Continue reading →
Commenter “Kyndyll” asks: I have noticed over the last week or so that a noticeable percentage of the group of the people who disagree with Zimmerman being acquitted…seem to be arguing from a perspective which views physical violence as acceptable … Continue reading →
Post-Zimmerman-acquittal, we are hearing extremely predictable cries from President Obama and the liberal world that the case should be used to motivate a continued fight against “gun violence.” But the only gun violence demonstrated here was the right to use … Continue reading →
Just a few random thoughts on this case: —The Zimmerman case has often been discussed as dealing with issues of race. And of course it does, although primarily because of racemongers who have stirred up that aspect of it for … Continue reading →
They just announced the verdict: not guilty. I am stunned and pleased. Justice has been served. My cynicism—which had continued throughout this case—turned out to be incorrect, which makes me very happy. Of course, Zimmerman is a marked man. But … Continue reading →
In the comments section of today’s post on the Zimmerman trial, I noticed some discussion of the significance of the jury’s request this evening for clarification on the definition of manslaughter. First of all, I think that juries are inscrutable … Continue reading →
Here’s a song by my man Richard Thompson (lyrics here), featuring his characteristic beauty and bitterness: Those lines “in the dream I’m running/down a street of molasses/in the dream my feet gain no ground” seem an odd but effective image, … Continue reading →
I’ve already written plenty about Snowden and Greenwald. But since they’ve recently insinuated themselves into the news in a potentially interesting manner, here we go again. According to Greenwald: Glenn Greenwald, the Guardian journalist who first published the documents Snowden … Continue reading →
We don’t know what the Zimmerman jury will decide, but I have long felt apprehensive about both this jury’s size and its makeup (all women). I have little doubt that the first factor—the jury’s small size (6) is responsible for … Continue reading →
…dog: [Hat tip: CDR M at Ace’s.]
Continue reading →Demagoguery versus rationality. Appeals to raw emotion versus appeals to reason and logic. The prosecution versus the defense in the Zimmerman case. I’ve watched a few excerpts of the arguments in the case, but have relied for the most part … Continue reading →
Thomas Sowell is a real favorite here for his penetrating mind, superior ability to articulate his point of view, and his sharp wit. If you’ve ever seen videos of him debating (for example, here’s an epic moment) you’ll know he … Continue reading →