A few more thoughts (in addition to these) about fear as a motivator for political stances: I think one reason this “fraidy cat” accusation is such a persistent charge towards me is the pre-eminence of feelings among liberals and the … Continue reading →
[Certain remarks about fear as a motivator for people such as myself (such as this comment, found in this thread), got me to thinking about writing a comprehensive response. I had that response all set in my mind, but then … Continue reading →
I thought I’d have it out earlier, but “real life” and duties intervened. I plan to get Part II of the Luré§at trial up either this evening or tomorrow.
Continue reading →They say things like this: I sincerely regret that my words were misinterpreted… A general rule of thumb is that narcissists talk a lot about themselves; “I” this and “I” that–but rarely as the subject of the action verb in … Continue reading →
Whatever the Dem-Repub split in next week’s election, Lieberman may just end up being the beneficiary of the law of unintended consequences (via Pajamas Media).
Continue reading →The Squad’s latest podcast is now available at Pajamas Media. Dr. Sanity, Shrink, Siggy, and I discuss the Mufti of Australia’s remarks likening immodest women to uncovered meat left out in the street (oh, what a charmer that Mufti is!), … Continue reading →
I’ve been quite happy with John Kerry’s relative absense from the political scene ever since a certain November day two years ago. On the other hand, that joy is tempered with just a teeny bit of sorrow at not having … Continue reading →
The New York Times has tackled a subject near and dear to my heart. In this article that appeared Sunday, October 29, called “The Elephant in the Room,” Anne E. Kornblut faces the fact that politics has become the untouchable … Continue reading →
Back when I did that post on fall photos of New England, I unaccountably forgot to include this one, which is perhaps my favorite:
Continue reading →Here’s Alice, called as a witness at the trial of the Knave of Hearts in Wonderland (otherwise known as France—minus the jury, that is): What do you know about this business? the King said to Alice. Nothing, said Alice. Nothing … Continue reading →
Will wonders never cease?: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy declared last week he has changed his opinion on Israel’s controversial separation barrier in light of its drastic effect on terror…”I have significantly evolved on the matter of the separation fence,” … Continue reading →
I’m back, after having gotten an eyeful and an earful of Paris. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times That’s just hyperbole, for the sake of a literary reference; but the truth is that it … Continue reading →