Here’s a roundup of not-so-joyful tidings: Paul Ryan’s budget assaults children. Don’t even think about fraud in the Wisconsin judicial election. Eric Holder’s arrogance gallops apace. This sort of thing was inevitable. Of course, if Bush were in charge, it … Continue reading →
What’s Jonathan Chait been smoking? This is rather odd, even for him [emphasis mine]: What’s most interesting is that Republicans never hammered home a strong character narrative about Obama. The party’s M.O. since Bill Clinton has been to make the … Continue reading →
As of now, we have no idea what will happen come Saturday. My single observation at the moment is that I’m exceedingly tired of the spin that says it’s 100% the fault of a certain side. Both sides are sticking … Continue reading →
Boy, have they gotten old. And it’s Garfunkel’s voice that’s been most affected by the passage of time, although he still appears to have much of his always-formidable hair. But that high clear angelic sound is a bit grittier than … Continue reading →
It’s interesting to watch it happening in real time. [Hat tip: commenter “foxfier.”]
Continue reading →When I first began this blog and resolved to write pretty much every day if I possibly could, my initial worry was that I’d lack for topics. And although I suppose that could still end up happening, so far it’s … Continue reading →
Three caveats here. One is that I am unusually pressed for time today, and so this will be quick. I’m pretty certain, though, that this is only my first visit to a topic that is big and will be lasting. … Continue reading →
The news that Judge Richard Goldstone of South Africa has recanted on the issue of Israel and war crimes is stunning. He now absolves the country, in contrast to his accusations in the so-called Goldstone Report, issued in 2009. Not … Continue reading →
…this coming?
Continue reading →This statement by Politco’s Roger Simon may just be the finest encapsulation I’ve heard recently of what’s wrong with the media today. Talking to Howard Kurtz at CNN about the fact that the press has been critical lately of Obama’s … Continue reading →
The lottery. “The Lottery.” “The Babylon Lottery.”
Continue reading →Yesterday I was in New York visiting my 97-year-old mother at the assisted living facility where she’s lived for the past four years. My mother has been looking thinner lately. Her broken hip and surgery last fall took a bit … Continue reading →