Michael Yaki calls on the readers of the San Francisco Chronicle to boycott the state of Arizona to show just how naughty it’s been in passing its recent law making it a state crime to commit the federal crime [sic] … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Yesterday and today represent the 30th anniversary of the Carter administration’s ill-fated Iranian hostage rescue attempt. Four years ago I wrote the following post about it. It feels appropriate for a variety of reasons—and not just the anniversary—to revisit … Continue reading →
The Arizona illegal immigration law has been has been signed by Governor Brewer: The law, which will take effect in 90 days, will make it a state crime to be in the country illegally. The measure would require migrants to … Continue reading →
A few days ago I was visiting New York for my brother’s birthday—a big one, but I’ll not reveal the exact number. The official celebration was at a wonderful restaurant in a private room, featuring one of those tasting menus … Continue reading →
Most of the coverage of Utah’s convicted murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner’s choice of the firing squad for his execution misses an important point: why Utah offered the firing squad option and why Gardner may have chosen it. This article is … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
…will bankrupt us. The powerful public sector unions have obtained unsustainable benefits for their retired members, and the bills are coming due.
Continue reading →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 →
What I really meant was…
Continue reading →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 →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 →