Since my spam filter has decided to go nuts today, I’m starting a new thread in order to see whether comments will go through on this one. Comment away! I’ll begin…. [NOTE: So far it appears that the spam problem … Continue reading →
…that the law is an ass. Is there no way for the Obama administration to stop huge amounts of taxpayer money from getting to the very executives responsible (or irresponsible) for making such lousy and self-serving decisions, and bringing us … Continue reading →
Clive Crook reflects on Obama’s hard tack to the Left [emphasis mine]: Mr Obama came to the presidency uniquely equipped to command and retain the confidence of the country—not just his own party. He was elected because he was a … Continue reading →
I hadn’t previously been aware of these facts about controversial Harvard ex-President and current National Economic Council head Larry Summers: Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 30, 1954, Summers is the son of two economists, Robert Summers and Anita … Continue reading →
Sam Schulman offers an interesting notion of Obama as Hamlet. We differ on certain things; Schulman does not believe Obama to be a radical, whereas I currently strongly favor that interpretation. But the following sounds about right: [Obama] is a … Continue reading →
There’s a lengthy and heated argument going on today about what caused the recession. Not surprisingly, people are inclined to see what fits in with their worldview. Conservatives and libertarians tend to be on the “it’s the fault of too … Continue reading →
…a way to make us all forget our drab and wretched post-recession lives, I hereby offer some fashion resonances. People have been stunned by this puzzling look sported by Beyonce: Parisian designer Thierry Mugler has managed to do to Beyonce … Continue reading →
Recently I was talking to a friend who’d had shoulder surgery six months ago. When I asked her how she was doing she replied, “Oh, generally okay, I guess,” without a whole lot of her usual enthusiasm. Turned out she … Continue reading →
One promise that Obama seems determined to make good on is card check. Card check was one of the most pernicious policies he advocated during his campaign. I wrote about it back then, here. Card check is so bad that … Continue reading →
Here’s a link to Madoff’s confession in full. It’s a fascinating document, both for what it says and what it doesn’t say. Madoff is very careful to implicate only himself in the fraud. In his description of how it was … Continue reading →
In breaking news, Bernard Madoff admits his crimes, and apologizes. No, not this apology (starting at 00:40): This one. I’m watching on cable news, and the description of Madoff in court is that his affect was flat and bland as … Continue reading →
I find I need a bit of refreshment and rest from the nonstop gloom of the news. My idea of relaxation is to look at a few old ballet clips. “Giselle” is one of those old-fashioned warhorses that people like … Continue reading →