It occurred to me today that the folks at the NY Times may in fact be suffering from depression, and I mean that in the clinical sense. Why the sudden diagnosis? Well, Captain’s Quarters alerted me to this editorial about … Continue reading →
I am extremely heartened by the recently-announced compromise on Iraq’s constitution. But rather than comment further myself, I’ll leave that honor to one of the many valiant citizens of Iraq, a man who was among the first to give us … Continue reading →
In my last post I suggested the blogosphere take a chill pill. Too much heat, not enough light right now. Does this mean I’m disillusioned with the blogosphere? Not a bit. Blogs are a naturally “hot” medium, although each blog … Continue reading →
Well, now there’s a firestorm around Laura Bush, heretofore the most inoffensive woman on the face of the planet. And just what is Ms. Bush alleged to have said? I’m not going to go into every detail. I’ll just link … Continue reading →
I have some questions for those who are clamoring for a strict originalist to be appointed to the Supreme Court. A little background: in 1973, the Supreme Court famously ruled in Roe v. Wade that states could not outlaw abortion … Continue reading →
It’s always a tough moment, and it’s getting tougher all the time as fuel prices skyrocket. But there comes a point when the bone-chilling wet cold gets to me, and shuffling around the house in multiple sweats and sweaters, or … Continue reading →
The fallout from the radioactive Miers nomination has revealed a rift on the right that was always there but was never quite so clear before (at least to me): a gap between those whose overriding focus is the war on … Continue reading →
Lost in the cacaphonous din of the Miers nomination is the following news: Angela Merkel of the Christian Democrats (now, there’s a party title unlikely to fly in this country) appears to be on her way to becoming Germany’s next … Continue reading →
Some time ago–long before I became a blogger, or even a neocon–I noticed a certain phenomenon and gave it what I thought was a unique name: the “Law of Thirds.” Well, it turns out the phrase also refers to a … Continue reading →
From the Anchoress here, one of those ubiquitous online tests. My result: Your Hair Should Be Purple Intense, thoughtful, and unconventional. You’re always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights. Not too shabby. I’ll take it. Posting will be light … Continue reading →
A recent comment here (from my old buddy “anonymous,” natch) questioned the influence of the left on current American politics. Scroll down at the link for the discussion which followed, if interested. Whatever the influence of the current left in … Continue reading →
Not being a conservative myself (I just play one on TV every now and then), I’d initially been surprised by the degree to which conservatives are angry at Bush for the Miers nomination. But I guess I shouldn’t be. When … Continue reading →