I have long noted that computers are a mysterious bunch, and their ways inscrutable—at least to tech-challenged me. Yesterday, in a mild cost-saving move, I decided to try downgrading to a lower-speed connection from my previous fast one. The lady … Continue reading →
In the last couple of days I’ve noticed a new strategy from certain Democratic pundits, bloggers, and commenters: act as if the public option’s a done deal, or very close to it. It’s the power of positive thinking in action. … Continue reading →
…contempt. Lower than Cheney? How low can you go?
Continue reading →It’s no secret that the health care reform bills in both the House and the Senate are both almost certain to contain some version of the public option. We don’t know the details yet, but the intent to include a … Continue reading →
Guys, you can go get a beer right about now if you’d like. I just want to say to the rest of you that this sort of thing is the reason I often go to the blog Go Fug Yourself … Continue reading →
Peggy Noonan explains Obama’s recent falling approval ratings in the polls by saying that he owns his presidency now. Nine months into his term, people have stopped giving him the benefit of the doubt as a newbie, and are beginning … Continue reading →
And Sarkozy is pushing it. Is this the Obama who was supposed to make all of Europe like us?
Continue reading →There’s a lively conversation going on in the comments section here about what has become one of our favorite topics: how dangerous is Obama? Meaning: how can you tell if tyranny is approaching, and especially whether it’s likely to be … Continue reading →
Thanks, Dr. Sanity, for reminding me of one of the funniest clips ever from one of the funniest movies ever: Relevant posts: this one.
Continue reading →Nope, he’s not losing a wink of sleep. Not at all. Not in the least. And I’m afraid I can’t comment on this because I haven’t been told what to say yet.
Continue reading →There’s been a lot of buzz around the blogosphere about Dick Cheney’s speech on Obama’s “dithering” approach to Afghanistan. Much of it centers on Cheney’s criticism of Obama’s Afghan policy (or lack thereof) itself. I’m interested in that. But I’m … Continue reading →
Susan Estrich is a Democratic operative who sometimes shows the rare ability to criticize her own, and in the past she’s borne some of the consequences. Last night she spoke out again, this time in an interview with Greta Van … Continue reading →