Obama and Niebuhr
In yesterday’s post on Obama’s reading habits, I requested that if anyone knew of an interview in which Obama was asked to talk in depth about a book or author he’s read, I’d like to be alerted to it. Commenter … Continue reading →
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Full speed ahead on immigration reform?
Our rogue Congress is readying its next attack on the American public, as “the overbearing majority” marches on. This time, we have no illusions that anything as mundane as public opinion or the bill’s unpopularity will stop them. If they … Continue reading →
Feeding at the public sector trough…
…will bankrupt us. The powerful public sector unions have obtained unsustainable benefits for their retired members, and the bills are coming due.
Continue reading →Another jello interlude
A couple was arrested and charged with tampering with Jello pudding packages, replacing the contents with sand and salt, and returning them for a refund. Larceny doesn’t get much more petit than this. The question is: why Jello pudding? It … Continue reading →
Obama: oh yeah, about that “no new taxes” pledge
What I really meant was…
Continue reading →Spambot of the day
The humorist-bot: I couldn’t agree more, myself, but not everyone is as clever as you seem to be. Or as I seem to be! HA! :-p
Continue reading →Obama’s reading (and writing) list
This WaPo article from last Sunday describes the reading habits of former presidents, including the much-maligned Bush who was apparently a voracious reader, and President Obama who sometimes mentions books he’s reading and is presumed to be one. It’s always … Continue reading →
It’s Earth Day! Let’s celebrate!!
It’s the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day and the official website wants you to celebrate by being afraid, being very afraid: Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is … Continue reading →
Paul Taylor and Esplanade
I first saw the Paul Taylor Dance Company perform in 1970. I was immediately impressed, even though it’s a modern dance company and at the time I tended to prefer ballet. But Paul Taylor’s work had a unique set of … Continue reading →
Archie Bunker at the Tea Party
From the start, the MSM has been determined to trivialize and/or demonize the Tea Partiers. Although the Tea Party movement has been consistent in focusing almost entirely on fiscal matters and small government, one of the most consistent and favored … Continue reading →
Arizona continues to get tough
First, Arizona passes a much-needed (and much-criticized) crackdown on illegal immigrants. Now, is Arizona becoming a birther? Interesting: [The law] would require U.S. presidential candidates who want to appear on the ballot in Arizona to submit documents proving they meet … Continue reading →
Tom Friedman thinks the world sees Obama as a strong horse…
…because he finally managed to pass HCR. Please remind me: why is this man considered some sort of foreign affairs expert?
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