I know it must be difficult to be a royal and all, especially nowadays when their roles are devoid of power and merely ceremonial. How to find purpose in such an empty, fishbowl existence? It gives new meaning to Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →
This excellent news is just in: the American captain has been freed by the US Navy. Details are sketchy as yet: Three pirates were killed and one was in custody after what appeared to be a swift firefight off the … Continue reading →
There is only one jelly bean worth eating at Easter or any other time of year. No, not those weirdly flavored “gourmet” Jelly Bellys (I consider the term “gourmet jelly bean” to be an oxymoron). The traditionalist in me abhors … Continue reading →
Happy Easter to all my celebratory Christian readers, and to all those who just enjoy the holiday as well! One year when my son was little, I spent the week prior to Easter blowing out eggs and dying them. Now … Continue reading →
At the outset I ignored this business about Obama’s Saudi bow. No, I didn’t like it and yes, I thought it was just another sign of Obama’s inattention to American traditions and history, including the precedent of not bending low … Continue reading →
The topic for the day is anti-Americanism. Some liberals think it all started with Bush. Some Leftists like to pretend it did, although they may know better. And some people think it’s because America is a swaggering, aggressive, imperial power, … Continue reading →
…thirty pieces of silver for this betrayal.
Continue reading →Obama spares no expense to get his favorite pizza. Sure, guy. Have one on us. [Hat tip: Jack M. at Ace.] [NOTE: And yes, I know that all presidents indulge in these perks now and then. But Obama is facing … Continue reading →
Read Krauthammer on Obama’s trip, and the fruit it might bear. All in all, Obama makes Carter look as though he was ahead of his times, and rather conservative as well. Who knew?
Continue reading →Fausta notes the current trend towards men’s chests that are bulging with muscles and yet simultaneously as smooth as babies’ bottoms: Why are young men waxing their chests? You look at any ads showing bare-chested men nowadays and there’s not … Continue reading →
I’m thinking of Santayana again and his “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Why? Take a look.
Continue reading →Commenter “expat”—who is in a position to know a thing or two about Europe’s reaction to Obama—has written in regard to German opinions about Obama’s statements on Turkish EU membership: They resented specifically Obama’s public lecturing tone, which was obnoxious, … Continue reading →