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RIP Milton Friedman
It seems as though it must have been an awfully good life: a long one filled with accomplishments, a happy marriage, and countless friends. Milton Friedman, who died today, was the economist nearly everyone’s heard of, the architect of libertarian … Continue reading →
And now for some good news: repealing sharia rape law in Pakistan
Pakistan has taken a step forward after taking several steps backward. Yesterday Pakistan’s legislature voted to end the sway of sharia in dealing with the crime of rape. Ah, sharia. That famous Muslim legal system, steeped in a religion that’s … Continue reading →
Post-election blues? Try the Sanity Squad
For those of you with post-election letdown (and everyone else, as well) here’s a dose of the Sanity Squad. It may not be the talking cure, but it sure is a lot of talking.
Continue reading →Government lies, press lies: finding the truthtellers on that island
Since last week’s election, I’ve been thinking about Vietnam. Again. Back in earlier installments of my “A mind is a difficult thing to change” series (and no, readers, I’ve not given up on composing new installments; they’re just so lengthy … Continue reading →
Homeward bound
She sits on her bed in a room empty of all else save a modest suitcase and a wicker nightstand with a note taped to it that reads, “Give to Paula the hairdresser.” The bed’s going to Pam, one of … Continue reading →
Garden, late fall
Those of you who follow this blog know that when I bought my house I bought the responsibility of gardening, and I’ve tried to step up to the plate and do right by it. I’ve posted photos of the garden … Continue reading →
Recommended reading: Bill Whittle
I just got around to the new Bill Whittle essay, and all I can say is: read it. Well, that’s not all I can say. Whittle is one of those thinkers rather than linkers, and he publishes very seldom, so … Continue reading →
On withdrawal from Iraq: heed the Law of Thirds
Here’s another demonstration of the Law of Thirds (via Pajamas Media) It’s a post by Bill Roggio that analyzes what the midterm election might mean in terms of future policy on the Iraq War. He cites STRATFOR analyst Fred Burton, … Continue reading →
Bolton: the people’s ambassador? Pass the hat
Here’s an interesting suggestion from a reader: I’m just an ordinary middleaged housewife who is very upset that our country might lose John Bolton’s service at the UN because of partisan politics. I read that if Pres. Bush went the … Continue reading →
Bush: playing politics
I found this via Pajamas Media today, with the following tagline: Question: “If President Bush had [fired Rumsfeld] two, three, four months ago would [the midterms] have been different?” (RCP) I clicked on the link, hoping to find a discussion … Continue reading →
Not our first rodeo
I caught the second half of Bush’s post-election press conference today. Say what you like about politicians, but one thing they almost always display is an uncommon ability to pick themselves up and dust themselves off, and to do it … Continue reading →