So much bad stuff is happening every day that bills such as this one tend to slip in under the wire without much fanfare. It was just passed by the House, giving the Citizens United decision that “special” Democrat touch … Continue reading →
I hope that this isn’t another bill we’ll have to pass to find out what’s in it. But that appears to be the case. The much-touted compromise that’s finally been reached is an agreement mostly among Democrats. A spokesperson for … Continue reading →
Longest match in tennis history (by far) finally ends with a win by John Isner, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6 , 70-68.
Continue reading →…on the subject of the press, he’d have just said “no” when reporter Hastings came to call: I hate newspapermen…I regard them as spies, which, in truth, they are. Not to mention this: If I had my choice I would … Continue reading →
Back when I first announced my affiliation with Amazon and then placed the advertising widgets on the blog (see right sidebar), several people wanted to know whether Kindle books were included. At the time, they were not. But I’m happy … Continue reading →
It seems that all persons with blue eyes are descended from a single common ancestor. Before that moment, which occurred in a lone genetic mutation between six and ten thousand years ago, all human eyes were brown.
Continue reading →A few new and interesting tidbits on the decision process: (1) it was made quickly, in near-record time for the usually Hamlet-like Obama (2) Secretary of Defense Gates initially advised against it, because he believed that McChrystal was vital to … Continue reading →
…whether environmental activists are really as upset about the consequences of the oil spill as they say they are. They’re certainly not acting like it.
Continue reading →Well, I’ve read the article that may be the undoing of General McChrystal’s military career, and perhaps even the Afghan war itself [I wrote that sentence before I saw the breaking news that McChrystal is gone and Petraeus has been … Continue reading →
There have been so many issues coming up fast and furious lately that the mind reels. But remember cap and trade? This administration does. Here’s my new PJ article speculating on what they might do about it.
Continue reading →My semi-annual week of asking for donations has ended, and I want to thank everyone who contributed. It’s a cliche, but it bears repeating: no matter how small or large, every amount is deeply appreciated. In these difficult financial times … Continue reading →
Funny thing, isn’t it, how quickly McChrystal was summoned for a White House audience for his insubordination, whereas back when the president was mulling over the Afghanistan troop request, McChrystal could barely get a word with his commander-in-chief? The following … Continue reading →