Sowell on apologies
The ever-impressive Thomas Sowell discusses the ubiquitous generalized apology and the fact that its growing popularity goes along with a reduction in the concept of personal responsibility.
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Davis and White: ice dancing, with an accent on the “dancing”
Ice dancing is a funny sport. Even more than other types of ice skating, it accentuates the showbiz aspects and plays down the athleticism—although just try it yourself for a moment and you’ll see how much of the latter is … Continue reading →
That health care “summit” on Thursday should be interesting
Let’s see: I want to compromise with a group of people, get their ideas on solving a joint problem. I call a meeting with them, and ask others to witness it (I even get cameras to film us and broadcast … Continue reading →
What’s the difference between a Republican and a Democrat?
No, that’s not the lead-in to a joke. It’s the question that was asked of Senator Everett Dirkson in this 1967 video. He gives a pretty good (and still relevant) answer, I think, although many Republicans erred by violating his … Continue reading →
Creative euphemisms for “Obama is a liar”
Few people had any difficulty leveling charges of “liar” at George Bush during his administration. We’ll skip the arguments on the merits right now, since it’s all been discussed before ad nauseam; suffice to say the accusations came trippingly off … Continue reading →
Finally: Obamacare unveiled
And it looks pretty much like the Senate version, with a few minor tweaks. See this and this for some interesting analysis. In related news, the White House says that if Republicans try to filibuster health care reform, reconciliation is … Continue reading →
Paul Krugman, up close and personal—if you can stand it
I’m not sure whether this New Yorker piece about Paul Krugman is meant to be admiring or denigrating. But I would sum its message up as follows: Krugman used to be an insufferable intellectually arrogant and politically clueless person gifted … Continue reading →
Fighting with one hand tied behind your back
Fighting the PC war in Afghanistan.
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A great many commenters here have asked for a comments preview capability. I’ve tried before to find one that works, but there were a number of glitches. Recently someone suggested this one. But alas, it seems to not be compatible … Continue reading →
The undead: the public option, rising from the grave?
Let’s see if I can follow this: Harry Reid says that if reconciliation is used to pass health care reform, he’ll cooperate and work for a public option provision. And you thought the public option was through. Seems the stake … Continue reading →
Twin stories
These two things are not exactly related, but they seem to go together. First, the good news: Lawyers Yoo and Bybee will face no discipline for writing their memos (my take on a related issue here). Next, the bad: nine … Continue reading →
Rejoice, Emanuel
Dana Milbank argues that, irascible and difficult though he might be, Rahm Emanuel is actually the best of Obama’s close advisers, not his worst. I came to a similar conclusion here. Of course, being the best in Obama’s Gang of … Continue reading →