I’m reading this book of short essays by Jorge Luis Borges that were originally part of a lecture series he gave in Buenos Aires in 1977. Here’s a wonderful excerpt: Emerson said that a library is a magic chamber in … Continue reading →
A Pew Research poll finds that a growing number of Americans think Obama is a closet Muslim. The figure is now 18%, up from 11% in March of 2009, while the number who believe he’s a Christian has dropped from … Continue reading →
Ed Whelan has written another article in National Review examining Judge Walker’s behavior in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial. No one else in the press seems to be looking closely at what actually happened, how Walker ruled, and the ways … Continue reading →
I remember model Twiggy. She was thin: And then Kate Moss, ditto: But this is getting ridiculous. And scary, too, if this woman’s body is seen as something to emulate. America’s Top Model? Perish the thought: Here’s another photo, in … Continue reading →
Nancy Pelosi says it’s time to investigate—those who object to the 9/11 mosque, and how they might be funded and organized: Pelosi told San Francisco’s KCBS radio that “there is no question there is a concerted effort to make this … Continue reading →
Random spell-challenged spambot seeking sympathy: Some bowling balls are heavy and i accidentally dropped one on my foot. it is quite painfull.
Continue reading →Roger Simon (not the one at Pajamas; the political reporter one) says it’s very possible that Obama will be a one-termer, because he doesn’t “get” that to be re-elected he’s got to play to the polls. But there’s a lot … Continue reading →
It took six years, but Tom DeLay has been cleared in the investigation of his ties to lobbyist Jack Abramoff. One is tempted to make puns on “DeLay” and “delay”—six years is an awfully long time—but at least the process … Continue reading →
I have no idea whether this report in Haaretz is true; only time will tell. But it’s certainly interesting: Sources in New York said on Monday that Muslim religious and business leaders will announce plans to abandon the [9/11 mosque] … Continue reading →
Ah, have sympathy for us poor (in the literal sense of the word) boomers, even though many of you hate our aging guts: …[C]urrent and prospective retirees have been hit on many fronts at once: They have less money, they … Continue reading →
Here’s the current state of the president’s position on the 9/11 mosque: “Just to be clear, the president is not backing off in any way from the comments he made last night,” [presidential spokesman] Burton said. “It is not his … Continue reading →
Some good news.
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