Let them eat squirrel
I don’t know about you, but this piece put me off my feed. It’s an article about the growing popularity of squirrel as a food in Britain. And here I thought British food was coming up in the world after … Continue reading →
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Panetta: Obama makes an unintelligent choice for head of intelligence
For a supposedly intelligent man, Obama has made an especially poor choice in his reported choice of Leon Panetta as CIA chief. To say Panetta is inexperienced in intelligence would be an understatement. He is profoundly inexperienced, even more so … Continue reading →
Maus and memory
I recently reread the two-volume graphic novel Maus, by Art Spiegelman. It struck me once again, as it did the first time I read these books, that they should not work on any level. And yet, against all odds, they … Continue reading →
Beware the Necco Smoothie
The Necco Smoothie is a revolting impostor. The other day it sucked me in with its colorful wrapper, its Necco pedigree, and its resemblance to the original (and still champion) Necco wafer. And so I tried it. Once. Never again. … Continue reading →
At least we don’t have the window tax
I came across this the other day: a description of an archaic eighteenth/nineteenth century British substitute for the income tax, which was considered an invasion of privacy and intrusion on liberty. Still is, I’d wager. The window tax was a … Continue reading →
Lassie Come Clone
I’m rather fond of dogs. But I can’t quite imagine cloning a beloved pet to the tune of $155,000. Some people can, though. And not only can they imagine it, but they’ve paid to have it done. Is this the … Continue reading →
Illegal immigrants in public housing
Even though there are waiting lists of citizens eager for a spot in public housing, some spaces are occupied by illegal immigrants. It’s a small percentage, to be sure; estimates are .4% of units, although it is admitted that authorities … Continue reading →
Victor Davis Hanson…
…nails the current Palestinian/Israeli conflict with absolute clarity.
Continue reading →For the AP, the new year’s the same as the old
Just in case you thought the AP had turned over a new leaf, here’s its current take on the Israel/Palestine conflict. It’s titled, “Israel kills top Hamas figure, escalating campaign.” True to form, the AP takes its time in divulging … Continue reading →
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all! Anyone out there with the traditional hangover? It puzzled me, however, when I checked Google’s top searches for today, to see “hangover remedies” only ranked at number 80. Far earlier came Rose Bowl information, mummers … Continue reading →
This is the Year of the Co-Regent
And here you thought this was the Year of the Ox? Well, it is. But far more important, it is the year of the neo-neocon and Tammy Bruce Co-Regency in the Grande Conservative Blogress Diva contest. Yes, that’s a mouthful. … Continue reading →
Last act of shameless self-promotion—for this year
You can celebrate by voting once again for neo-neocon for Diva. Remember, one vote a day is allowed, until 5 PM EST today. I am very close to my stated goal of second place. Just think, you could be the … Continue reading →