It’s no secret that Romney is not the conservatives’ choice for the Republican nomination. He’s not mine either. But my choices aren’t running, so I’m taking a look at Romney, just as I am at all the other candidates. I … Continue reading →
Why did they wave bye-bye? Used to be that one of the most noticeable aspects of the commercial flying experience was the really spectacular good looks of those uniformed young women who demonstrated the oxygen masks and exit routes, and … Continue reading →
The dilemma Israel faces when its enemies take hostages such as Gilad Shalit is an excruciating one. IDF soldier Shalit was captured by Hamas over five years ago. He’s only 25 years old now, but it probably seems like several … Continue reading →
Yes folks, it’s been a while since jello has been featured here. Some may thank me for that. But some may have missed those jello interludes. This post is for that second category of reader, to whom I offer the … Continue reading →
I’ve seen quite a few remarks, both here and elsewhere, to the effect of “why do Republicans keep having debates in mostly liberal venues with mostly liberal moderators?” Why do they let themselves be set up that way? One answer … Continue reading →
Here’s a thread for all ye brave folk who are tuning in. [NOTE: Stephen Green at PJ writes: “I haven’t seen this many people looking this uncomfortable being so close to one another since my first mixer.”]
Continue reading →Oh, never mind. And in completely unrelated news, this feat is astounding, especially to us non-runners. I’m glad it worked out well; seems potentially risky, though. I wouldn’t recommend it for most people. But then, most people wouldn’t try to … Continue reading →
No surprise here, except perhaps in the early timing. Christie and Romney are the type of Republicans many call RINOs. They are somewhat moderate compared to conservative voters, some of whom don’t trust them to be unwavering enough in their … Continue reading →
In today’s WaPo Marc Thiessen lists and describes the errors Attorney General Eric Holder has made since joining the Obama administration. It makes for sobering reading; “Fast and Furious” is only the most recent in a lengthy accounting. And yet: … Continue reading →
Disturbing:
Continue reading →You may notice that I haven’t written a word so far about the Wall Street protests, although plenty of others have. That’s because I don’t think these demonstrations are going to end up being especially important in the larger political … Continue reading →
It’s an idea whose time has come, so we’ve got another article to match yesterday’s, where Obama is again described as increasingly isolated and confused: The gist is this: President Obama has become a lone wolf, a stranger to his … Continue reading →