Streetwalking songs
See the way he walks down the street Watch the way he shuffles his feet— “He’s a Rebel” was one of those wonderful girl-group numbers that entertained us in the early 60s. It’s also one of a host of rock … Continue reading →
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What should we do with Abdulmutallab?
James Kirchik thinks we should waterboard him, because Abdulmutallab is a good example of the “ticking time bomb” scenario. I don’t even think waterboarding would be necessary—he’s hardly the hardened and veteran terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is. But I’m in … Continue reading →
The constitutionality of Reidcare
I agree with this WSJ article by Orrin Hatch, J. Kenneth Blackwell, and Kenneth A. Klukowski that the Senate health care reform bill is unconstitutional, representing an extension of federal power far beyond what was envisioned, intended, or allowed by … Continue reading →
Laughing all the way
I found this You Tube video at Ann Althouse’s, featuring the bride who couldn’t stop laughing: I have been known to fall prey to the same phenomenon, especially when pregnant—which was not at my own wedding, fortunately, but as a … Continue reading →
Krauthammer on Obama on terrorists
Krauthammer gets it, Obama doesn’t: Obama reassured the nation that this [Knickerbomber] “suspect” had been charged. Reassurance? The president should be saying: We have captured an enemy combatant — an illegal combatant under the laws of war: no uniform, direct … Continue reading →
Spambot of the day
I’ve noticed the ever-increasing sophistication of spambot comments before. But here’s is a new twist just in today, from a porno bot: I love the tips on this site, they are always to the point and just the information I … Continue reading →
Avatar: the war against humans
I decided to go see the movie “Avatar” even though I knew that, as a futuristic action film loaded with special effects, it probably wasn’t going to make my top-ten list. The idea of a 3-D movie intrigued me, though, … Continue reading →
New Year’s resolve
Well, I broke my first New Year’s resolution of 2010 before I even got out of bed today. The idea was to keep more reasonable hours. How about you? Any resolves, broken or un? As far as kissing the decade … Continue reading →
Democrats don’t need no steenking school vouchers
The successful and popular private school voucher program in Washington DC has been killed by Democrats, no doubt in order to reward their friends in the teachers’ union. Remind me, please, why is it that black people still support Democrats … Continue reading →
David Broder, tool
David Broder, tool: It came as no surprise to anyone who knows her that Napolitano handled the [Flight 253 bomber) incident and its aftermath with aplomb. In the years I have known her, she has managed every challenge that has … Continue reading →
New Years Eve: what are you doing?
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited version of a previous post.] I have a confession to make: I’m not extraordinarily fond of New Years Eve. Oh, back when I was a very little kid I remember liking it very much indeed. … Continue reading →
Shelby Steele on Obama’s emptiness
Shelby Steele writes another impressive article about President Obama. In it, he offers the following analysis: Mr. Obama won the presidency by achieving a symbiotic bond with the American people: He would labor not to show himself, and Americans would … Continue reading →