Let’s hope this isn’t the answer to the question. [ADDENDUM: I continue to find the Libyan situation puzzling, to say the least. Not only because of the shrouded identity of the rebels, but also the fact that France is taking … Continue reading →
Because as far as I can see, the situation is in complete confusion. It seems that the US has finally gotten on board with action against Gaddafi. But why now? And is it a case of too little, too late? … Continue reading →
No, not really; she’s the interview. And we all know everybody reads Playboy for the interviews. In Playboy Thomas repeats and defends her historically ignorant and deeply offensive charge that the Jews of Israel should go “home” to Poland and … Continue reading →
We already know that being in the path of the tsunami was like a nightmare—the ocean coming swiftly to swallow you up along with everything in its path, inexorable, powerful, and deadly, and your only hope of survival to outrun … Continue reading →
I love these things (hat tip: Ace):
Continue reading →It seems that Hillary is tired of playing Ophelia to Obama’s Hamlet. At least, that’s the story. I’m even inclined to believe it’s at least partially true. I’ve always felt that Hillary had more on the ball (and has more … Continue reading →
…Sarah Palin, Charlie Sheen, or Independents?
Continue reading →We’ve been hearing the word “disaster” in connection with the nuclear reactors in Japan, usually in the context of phrases such as, “Japanese teams work mightily to avoid looming disaster.” But what is the definition of a disaster these days? … Continue reading →
Here’s something to relieve the gloom. Many years ago I watched a documentary entitled “The Treble.” It was about Welsh boy soprano Aled Jones and the crisis he faced on the brink of puberty with an imminent change of voice … Continue reading →
It’s one of those ugly days, overcast and rainy and generally gloomy. And it matches the news lately. The earthquake and tsunami, terrible and horrible. Libya. Obama fiddling and dribbling and acting so clueless that “Hamlet-like” would be a compliment. … Continue reading →
Worth watching: It’s part of a much longer speech that Crichton gave a few years ago. The entire speech can be watched here (hat tip: SteveH).
Continue reading →I think I’m starting to sound like the proverbial broken record (although now that records are pretty much obsolete, should there not be another term?), but the beat goes on with the hyping of the nuclear plant problems in Japan. … Continue reading →