As if…
…the news weren’t bad enough already, now New England must contend with this. Oh, for the days when a “beetle invasion” meant this:
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Now ‘”Socialist” is just a code word for Black, even if the Black person happens to be a Socialist
The mind reels. I’m beginning to wonder if there is any effort to find truth any more. I’m beginning to wonder if there are any standards involved in being on the editorial board of a major newspaper any more. I’m … Continue reading →
The Obama campaign takes a cue from Orwell: history as palimpsest
Orwell knew full well how important this sort of erasure of history by the Obama campaign is, although he didn’t envision the help of the internet’s wayback machine in reconstructing the vanished past. Do Obama’s scrubbers realize that such a … Continue reading →
Even pronouncing it…
…Pahkeestan wasn’t enough to win their hearts.
Continue reading →Kipling bears repeating: the Gods of the Copybook Headings
Rudyard Kipling is one of those poets known by people who don’t ordinarily read poetry. But what he’s known for differs from person to person. Some are only familiar with his tribute to cool heads under fire, “If.” Others see … Continue reading →
Obama’s campaign and the press: a long history of working hand in hand
Some Obama defenders have pointed out that Joe the Plumber made himself fair game for the exposure of his personal information by insinuating himself into an election when he asked a question of candidate Obama. Others have said that Obama … Continue reading →
What recession?
I don’t know about you, but when I went to a mall the other day the parking lot was absolutely jammed with cars and the stores were full of shoppers. Are people preparing for Christmas already? Are they merely window-shopping … Continue reading →
Gallup Poll declares defeat…
…for itself. [Via American Digest.] [ADDENDUM: DJ Drummond explains further.]
Continue reading →Sarah Palin’s SNL stint
I didn’t see it live; I chose instead to watch the last few innings of the Red Sox game and see them win it and force the series to a seventh. I watched the videos here, however (thanks Ace!), and … Continue reading →
It’s the free speech, stupid
Like Iowahawk, I’m finding that the attacks on Joe the Plumber have made me angrier than almost anything else in this long and nasty campaign. It seems to be the most naked example of the technique of crushing anyone or … Continue reading →
McCain and Letterman, together at last
I’m not a Letterman fan. But I hear tell (via Instapundit) that McCain’s appearance on Letterman the other night went rather well for the old guy, and Letterman’s ratings went through the roof that night. I don’t really think these … Continue reading →
Ignorance of government: the filibuster—who knew?
When Republicans try to point out the efforts Bush, McCain, and other Republicans made to curb the excesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back when it might have done some good, one of the responses Democrats offer is: “hey, … Continue reading →