Gerard Van der Leun has called our attention to a children’s book that has to be seen to be believed. Actually, scratch that; this book cannot be believed, even after being seen. Take a look. Take a long look. Then … Continue reading →
The controversy over yesterday’s David Irving conviction, and the more general question of whether Holocaust denial should be a criminal offense, seem on the surface to be no-brainers, easily resolvable by saying that the principle of free speech dictates that … Continue reading →
I don’t have time to write a post about this now, but I plan to later: David Irving has pleaded guilty to Holocaust denial, and has been sentenced to three years in prison, which he will appeal. See this, and … Continue reading →
A while back, as I listened (or tried to listen) to the President’s State of the Union address, it struck me once again that I’m just not very good at listening to speeches. Unless it’s Winston Churchill, I much prefer … Continue reading →
First it was low fat diets. Now it’s calcium supplements that have been tested and found somewhat wanting, according to the Washington Post and many other newspapers reporting on a recent study. What’s a woman to do? First, a personal … Continue reading →
…this article, entitled: “Hamas leader faults Israel sanction plan.” It’s not that the Times has become a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda. Not exactly. Not precisely. But it certainly comes uncomfortably close. Here are the first three paragraphs of the article … Continue reading →
According to Reuters (and who am I to doubt them?): The United States lags dangerously behind al Qaeda and other enemies in getting out information in the digital media age and must update its old-fashioned methods, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld … Continue reading →
Right from the start–its very title–this NY Times article is a good example of what’s wrong with the paper. Are there any incorrect facts in the piece? I doubt it. My guess is that, strictly speaking, it contains not a … Continue reading →
The WMD tapes story that aired last night contained no smoking gun. In fact, as presented on Nightline, it was almost a nonevent. Sandwiched between Dick Cheney’s hunting accident and another feature, the story was given short shrift. So, how … Continue reading →
The Chairman at Maggie’s Farm has a complaint about Bush that I think deserves–practically begs for–a hearing. Check out the photo, too. “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” have got nothing on this one.
Continue reading →A while back, I speculated on how many Palestinians who voted for Hamas in the recent elections were playing a voting game. An article from the Telegraph had quoted a young Palestinian voter as experiencing post-election regret: Like many others, … Continue reading →
I don’t often recommend watching Nightline, but this should be–interesting. Prediction: if in fact this is what it purports to be, it will be countered with the following arguments from the left: (1) who are you going to believe, me … Continue reading →