During a war, it used to be that the body counts published in the newspapers focused on the number of enemies killed. And the populace reading those accounts were supposed to be happy, not sad; the statistics were supposed to … Continue reading →
The Democratic leadership in Congress seems to be proceeding right on schedule with the slow bleed technique against the prosecution of the Iraq War. After a somewhat tepid reception for their antiwar resolutions, they’ve got a new plan: a timeline … Continue reading →
I noticed this today via Instapundit: a post pointing out that Giuliani, if elected, would not be the first divorced President. Ronald Reagan holds that honor. I can remember when, not that long ago, a divorce was thought to be … Continue reading →
I’m not sure whether anyone else would read this article and think, “That’s the difference between New Hampshire and Maine.” But I did. You may have already heard this fish story about the ones that got away—and were returned. It … Continue reading →
Instapundit Glenn Reynolds has posted a photo of his podcast studio, here. Take a look; it’s a state-of-the-art beauty. Like the Sanity Squad, Glenn and his wife Dr. Helen do a weekly podcast that’s available at PJ. But that’s where … Continue reading →
This week the fearless Sanity Squad offers help to those who compile the DSM, the diagnostic manual used by therapists and insurance companies. Join Siggy, Shrink, Dr. Sanity, and me if you want to hear the definitive word on new … Continue reading →
Where, oh where, are those moderate Muslims we all yearn for? Here. Although, to tell the truth, there’s nothing so very “moderate” about these particular moderates; they are radical as far as Islam is concerned. And they are among the … Continue reading →
This election campaign promises to be a long one. But in some ways it’s rather short—short as opposed to tall, that is. I may in fact be the first to point out that this campaign is distinguished by a bunch … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →John McCain was once a media darling. The last time he ran for President, long ago and far away in 2000, the press couldn’t restrain itself from slobbering over him. Slobbering? Don’t blame me, it’s not my word. No lesser … Continue reading →
After wrestling with the transfer from my old site to here, I identify all too strongly with this You Tube video on middle ages (or perhaps middle-aged) tech support. Whichever side of the tech divide you’re on—the puzzled questioner or … Continue reading →
Yesterday I wrote about those who purposely place children’s lives in jeopardy in war. But children and young people also die accidently, and not only in war. Witness the twin tragedies two schools have just endured. This morning a bus … Continue reading →