Anyone who studies history and humanity knows about the technique of the Big Lie. The summary version of the idea of the Big Lie is that propaganda works, and truth has little to do with its efficacy. In fact, the … Continue reading →
Now that Reid has escalated the attacks on Romney for not releasing a decade of his past tax returns, the issue of Obama’s secrecy about his Columbia years has resurfaced. The cry is: “Want Mitt to release his tax returns? … Continue reading →
Here’s a great reminiscence from Victor Davis Hanson about military historian John Keegan, who died on August 2. Hanson had a unique encounter with him, and his piece reflects on the greatness of the man not only in his professional … Continue reading →
Richard Landes, blogger at the Augean Stables and creator of the site Second Draft, has written a very fine opinion piece at the WSJ, criticizing the criticism of Romney’s “culture” remarks in Israel. Landes is uniquely positioned to make the … Continue reading →
…isn’t asking for your sympathy. Which is an awfully good thing.
Continue reading →For all of you who were fascinated by our recent discussion of hip shape in female athletes, here’s some more research you can do. Of a serious scientific nature, of course. You may note in the photos (among other things … Continue reading →
The first thing to say is that this was an abominable act. Information on the shooter is coming in slowly, but the best we can tell so far is that he was a white supremacist who had been discharged less … Continue reading →
…it must be so. What was it she said?: “Harry Reid made a statement that is true. Somebody told him. It is a fact,” Pelosi told The Huffington Post in a Sunday interview. So that’s it, folks. That’s the new … Continue reading →
I had some connectivity problems earlier today. I think it’s all fixed now. But it will be a while before I have a new post up. I hate connectivity problems.
Continue reading →I’ve never before really thought about the origins of the phrase “to fall flat on your face” before. It was just an expression; what reason was there to take it literally? What’s more, the face isn’t flat. There are protuberances … Continue reading →
So was Lamark just a teeny weeny bit right, after all?
Continue reading →But only because it was a case of catch and release: a 1,100 pound sturgeon, caught in Canada. Luckily, someone had a camera:
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